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John Dick Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Want sth. P.P / want sth. to be P.P?
I want my job done.
I want my job to be done.
Whihc one is correct
I want my job to be done.
Whihc one is correct
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Hello JD Your phrase is quite unusual, as it implies that 'my' job is to be done by someone else. May I change it a little? ' The first is more abrupt.
- Hello JD Your phrase is quite unusual, as it implies that 'my' job is to be done by someone else.
- May I change it a little?
- ' The first is more abrupt.
- ' In effect, it's a command.
- The second is likely to be used where an explanation follows, and is not so much a command as an expression of a desire.
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Hello JD
Your phrase is quite unusual, as it implies that 'my' job is to be done by someone else. May I change it a little?
Both forms are correct, in different contexts:
'I want this job done now!'
'I want this job to be done by the time I get back!'
The first is more abrupt. 'I want this chicken cooked.' 'I want this essay finished.' 'I want this shi
Your phrase is quite unusual, as it implies that 'my' job is to be done by someone else. May I change it a little?
Both forms are correct, in different contexts:
'I want this job done now!'
'I want this job to be done by the time I get back!'
The first is more abrupt. 'I want this chicken cooked.' 'I want this essay finished.' 'I want this shi
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