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Wowenglish Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Want

I wonder if there is any difference between "1" and "2".
1. I don't want you to sit around.
2. I don't want you sitting around.
  

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#2 makes it more likely that the miscreant is already sitting around; #1 is more potential. Nevertheless, they probably both apply to the same situation in real life.

— Mister Micawber

  • #2 makes it more likely that the miscreant is already sitting around; #1 is more potential.
  • Nevertheless, they probably both apply to the same situation in real life.
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#2 makes it more likely that the miscreant is already sitting around; #1 is more potential. Nevertheless, they probably both apply to the same situation in real life.
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