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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

watch, keep an eye on?

Can I use all these expressions?

I feel sorry for children nowadays, because they are expected to meet their parents' expectations and are (. ) by their parents.

1. overprotected
2. closely watched by
3. kept a close eye on
  

Top answer

1. overprotected - Good 2. closely watched by - Acceptable,but it does not convey the same meaning as #1 3.

— AlpheccaStars

  • 1.
  • overprotected - Good 2.
  • closely watched by - Acceptable,but it does not convey the same meaning as #1 3.
  • kept a close eye on - No
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1. overprotected - Good
2. closely watched by - Acceptable,but it does not convey the same meaning as #1
3. kept a close eye on - No
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Thank you very much for your answer:) I want to make sure about one more thing. 3 is wrong because the expression can't be used in the passive form?
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teacherJapan is 3 wrong because the expression can't be used in the passive form?
That's one reason.
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Thank you again very much:)
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