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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
What joke/trick/prank did Russell play on his mom?
What joke/trick/prank did Russell play on his mom?
Do all of the bolded words fit in the above and convey a similar concept? Thanks.
Do all of the bolded words fit in the above and convey a similar concept? Thanks.
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Hi Angliholic, A prank is a mischievous trick or practical joke. So I would say all three fit in your sentence, but prank is more mischievous. Happy New Year, Hoa Thai
- Hi Angliholic, A prank is a mischievous trick or practical joke.
- So I would say all three fit in your sentence, but prank is more mischievous.
- Happy New Year, Hoa Thai
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Hi Angliholic,
A prank is a mischievous trick or practical joke.
So I would say all three fit in your sentence, but prankis more mischievous.
A prank is a mischievous trick or practical joke.
So I would say all three fit in your sentence, but prankis more mischievous.
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I would use "practical joke", not just "joke". One doesn't really play a joke on someone. One tells a joke to someone. It's a short funny story.
At least, that's the way I use the word joke.
CJ
At least, that's the way I use the word joke.
CJ
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CalifJimI would use "practical joke", not just "joke". One doesn't really play a joke on someone. One tells a joke to someone. It's a short funny story.Hi CaliJim, Happy New Year!
At least, that's the way I use the word joke.
CJ
According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English:
"joke
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Hoa ThaiCalifJimI would use "practical joke", not just "joke". One doesn't really play a joke on someone. One tells a joke to someone. It's a short funny story.Hi CaliJim, Happy New Year!
At least, that's the way I use the word joke.
CJ
According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Eng
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