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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
what's the difference in meaning
A. We are open to discuss the problems. Vs. We are open to discussing the problems.
B. The store is closed to Sundays. Vs. The store is closed on Sundays.
Please tell us the difference.
B. The store is closed to Sundays. Vs. The store is closed on Sundays.
Please tell us the difference.
Top answer
The difference is that the first sentence of each pair is incorrect.
- The difference is that the first sentence of each pair is incorrect.
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The difference is that the first sentence of each pair is incorrect.
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A. It should almost certainly be "We are open to discussing the problems". This means that you are ready or willing to discuss the problems.
"We are open to discuss the problems" is theoretically possible in the sense of an office (for example) being open for the purpose of discussing the problems. In practice it is an unlikely thing to say.
B. This should be "The store is closed
"We are open to discuss the problems" is theoretically possible in the sense of an office (for example) being open for the purpose of discussing the problems. In practice it is an unlikely thing to say.
B. This should be "The store is closed
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