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Michaelxiaoht Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What is the different meaning of two sentences?

#1: Many people spend their lives trying to create a lasting legacy on earth.
#2: Many people spend their lives to try to create a lasting legacy on earth.
The first one is the original sentence, but I am curious if the second one does work.What is the difference?
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The second is grammatically unacceptable. 'Spend time doing ' is the correct structure.

— Mister Micawber

  • The second is grammatically unacceptable.
  • 'Spend time doing ' is the correct structure.
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The second is grammatically unacceptable. 'Spend time doing' is the correct structure.
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