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Onizo Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

To be or not

A toy is stuck in the gap in a sofa.
Which one is correct to say in this situation?

1. Will you leave it to be stuck in there?
2. Will you leave it stuck there?

Thank you
  

Top answer

Technically, 1) is correct, but 2) is much more natural (and correct as well).

— Philip

  • Technically, 1) is correct, but 2) is much more natural (and correct as well).
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Technically, 1) is correct, but 2) is much more natural (and correct as well).
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Sentence 2 is correct.
Sentence 1 is incorrect because it implies that the toy is not yet stuck there !.
Emotion: smile
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teechrSentence 2 is correct.Sentence 1 is incorrect because it implies that the toy is not yet stuck there !.
A toy is stuck in the gap in a sofa.
I believe that this, from the original post, states clearly that the toy is stuck there.
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teechrSentence 2 is correct.Sentence 1 is incorrect because it implies that the toy is not yet stuck there !.
Thank you teechr.

Philip has a different opinion and I am not sure if I can agree with you much either.
Sorry to put your opinion on vote but can I ask other members' opinions about this matter, please.
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I agree with Philip. #1 is not wrong, but it's a very awkward way to say it. #2 is far more natural.
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I think there is no way to prove that the #1 is correct or not. For both, there are may reasons. It may lead to a philosophic warm argue with no clear outcome!
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onizoA toy is stuck in the gap in a sofa.
Idiomatic response: Are you (just) going to leave it there?

CJ
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