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Sitifan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Want something (to be) + pp.
1. I want my car repaired immediately.
2. I want my car to be repaired immediately.
#1 is supposed to be correct. Is #2 also acceptable?
2. I want my car to be repaired immediately.
#1 is supposed to be correct. Is #2 also acceptable?
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sitifan1. I want my car repaired immediately.Both are fine. I think most people use the first.
2. I want my car to be repaired immediately.
#1 is supposed to be correct. Is #2 also acceptable?
CJ
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AvangiAbsolutely!What do you mean we're really easing into this one?(Boy!, we're really easing into this one.)
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I guess I sensed a trap. Your OP example uses very common language, but raises some extremely complex issues, as your OP's often do. I used to think you were being mischievous, but my colleagues have convinced me of the purity of your purpose.
I hope you'll forgive me for having a suspicious mind. I now look forward to your posts.
(To ease into something is to broach a diffic
I hope you'll forgive me for having a suspicious mind. I now look forward to your posts.
(To ease into something is to broach a diffic
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AvangiI guess I sensed a trap. Your OP example uses very common language, but raises some extremely complex issues, as your OP's often do. I used to think you were being mischievous, but my colleagues have convinced me of the purity of your purpose.
I hope you'll forgive me for having a suspicious mind. I now look forward to your posts.
(To ease into s
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Hi Sitifan,
I am not a native, nor do I have the credential like yours. But I have studied English for over 25 years. I see your posted question this way.
I want my car fixed once and for all - This is probably something an angry car own would say to a mechanic after numerous times of bringing back the car to him.
I want my car to be fxed - Although grammatically is correc
I am not a native, nor do I have the credential like yours. But I have studied English for over 25 years. I see your posted question this way.
I want my car fixed once and for all - This is probably something an angry car own would say to a mechanic after numerous times of bringing back the car to him.
I want my car to be fxed - Although grammatically is correc
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sitifan BTW, what do you mean by OP? What do you mean You may now drop the other shoe?I picked up "OP" from this site. It's a handy shorthand when you're deep into a thread and wish to mention or refer to the original question which was asked. I was never sure if it correctly refers to "Original Post" or "Original Poster."
"Waiting for the other
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Sorry, I hit the wrong button and posted a full quote of your previous post. They've changed the delete post option, so all I could do was edit the post to a single period, and hope I could hurry to finish. - A.
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Goodman How would you like your steak cooked?Hi Goodman. I guess I'm just being stupid. Is it your understanding that the correct analysis of "I want my steak cooked!" and "I want my car fixed!" is "I want my steak to be cooked!" ?
- A.
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Hi Avangi,
I am sort of lost with your question?? You asked "Is it your understanding that the correct analysis of "I want my steak cooked!" and "I want my car fixed!" is "I want my steak to be cooked.
I rechecked my post and this is what I said:.
I want my car fixed, once and for all - This is probably something an angry car own would say to a mechanic
I am sort of lost with your question?? You asked "Is it your understanding that the correct analysis of "I want my steak cooked!" and "I want my car fixed!" is "I want my steak to be cooked.
I rechecked my post and this is what I said:.
I want my car fixed, once and for all - This is probably something an angry car own would say to a mechanic
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