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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

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The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and provided them with some much needed confidence. (compound predicates)

The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and to score a couple of goals. (single predicate)

Are both these OK to you?

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Hi, The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and provided them with some much needed confidence. (compound predicates) The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and to score a couple of goals. (single predicate) Are both these OK to you?

— Clive

  • Hi, The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and provided them with some much needed confidence.
  • (compound predicates) The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and to score a couple of goals.
  • (single predicate) Are both these OK to you?
  • Yes, except that you didn't spell 'Uruguay' correctly.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and provided them with some much needed confidence. (compound predicates)

The star midfielder coming onto the pitch from the bench gave Uraguay a chance to dominate possession and to score a couple of goals. (single predicate)

Are both these OK to yo
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