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Mentro Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
The uses of dare
I've see some posts here about the use of dare and as I saw some tips in a grammar book, so I decided to post them here:
The expression dare (to) is most commonly used to refers to someone who has the courage to take a risk. In the negative form the to is optional
She dared to tell the truth and got fired as a result.
( = she took the risk of telling the truth and suffered the consequence of getting fired. )
She din't dare (to) tell the truth because she was afraid of getting fired.
( = she didn't take the risk of telling the truth so as not to suffer any negative consequences. )
Sometimes we use dare + noun + to + verb in the infinitive when we want to challenge someone to do something.
I dare you to climb to the top of that tree!
( = I challenge you to do it! /// I don't think you can do it! /// I don't think you have the courage to do it. )
We can use dare in the negative to warn someone not to do something wich is dangerous or not permitted.
Don't you dare climb that tree!you might fall off !
( = you should't climb that tree because it is too dangerous!)
Don't you dare dirty the kitchen! Your mother will kill you if you do!
( = your mother does not permit you to dirty the kitchen! )
The espression How dare + noun + verb is used to criticize someone for something they have already done.
How dare you take money from your father's wallet!
( = You have taken money and you are not permitted to do so! )
Hope you find it useful
The expression dare (to) is most commonly used to refers to someone who has the courage to take a risk. In the negative form the to is optional
She dared to tell the truth and got fired as a result.
( = she took the risk of telling the truth and suffered the consequence of getting fired. )
She din't dare (to) tell the truth because she was afraid of getting fired.
( = she didn't take the risk of telling the truth so as not to suffer any negative consequences. )
Sometimes we use dare + noun + to + verb in the infinitive when we want to challenge someone to do something.
I dare you to climb to the top of that tree!
( = I challenge you to do it! /// I don't think you can do it! /// I don't think you have the courage to do it. )
We can use dare in the negative to warn someone not to do something wich is dangerous or not permitted.
Don't you dare climb that tree!you might fall off !
( = you should't climb that tree because it is too dangerous!)
Don't you dare dirty the kitchen! Your mother will kill you if you do!
( = your mother does not permit you to dirty the kitchen! )
The espression How dare + noun + verb is used to criticize someone for something they have already done.
How dare you take money from your father's wallet!
( = You have taken money and you are not permitted to do so! )
Hope you find it useful
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