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Mr. Tom Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
The test will stand postponed..
Hi
Could you please tell me if the underlined sentence is natural?
Due to the strike, the school will remain closed on November 15, and the test will stand postponed.
Thanks,
Tom
PS: And what about "stand cancelled"?
Could you please tell me if the underlined sentence is natural?
Due to the strike, the school will remain closed on November 15, and the test will stand postponed.
Thanks,
Tom
PS: And what about "stand cancelled"?
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No, it is not natural. Change "stand" to "be": Due to the strike, the school will remain closed on November 15, and the test will be postponed . "Stand" as a verb can be used in the following contexts: 1.
- No, it is not natural.
- Change "stand" to "be": Due to the strike, the school will remain closed on November 15, and the test will be postponed .
- "Stand" as a verb can be used in the following contexts: 1.
- When literally describing something that holds itself upright, as if standing 2.
- " 3.
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No, it is not natural. Change "stand" to "be":
Due to the strike, the school will remain closed on November 15, and the test will be postponed.
"Stand" as a verb can be used in the following contexts:
1. When literally describing something that holds itself upright, as if standing
2. When trying to add dramatic effect, especially to emphasize the perman
Due to the strike, the school will remain closed on November 15, and the test will be postponed.
"Stand" as a verb can be used in the following contexts:
1. When literally describing something that holds itself upright, as if standing
2. When trying to add dramatic effect, especially to emphasize the perman
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