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Jasonkhlim Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

What are the differences?

First group:
1. ''He wants me to wear this.''
2. ''He wants me wearing this.''
3. ''He wants me wear this.''

Second group:
1. ''You made it my fault.''
2. ''You made it as my fault.''
  

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jasonkhlim 1. '' OK. jasonkhlim 1.

  • jasonkhlim 1.
  • '' OK.
  • jasonkhlim 1.
  • ''2.
  • '' I'd express it like that: You made me feel like it was my fault .
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jasonkhlim1. ''He wants me to wear this.''
OK.
jasonkhlim1. ''You made it my fault.''2. ''You made it as my fault.''
I'd express it like that: You made me feel like it was my fault.
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jasonkhlimFirst group:1. ''He wants me to wear this.''2. ''He wants me wearing this.''3. ''He wants me wear this.''
The difference between (1) and (2) is pretty subtle. (1) is more usual. To me, (2) seems to suggest that having you dressed in a certain way is part of a wider scheme in which the other person is directing your activity..

(3) is inc
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I see. What is the difference in the sentence below?

''I reward myself with some ice-cream.''
OR
''I reward myself some ice-cream.''
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jasonkhlim2. ''He wants me wearing this.''
This one is possible, though I suggest that learners avoid it.

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