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Besthunter Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

Which one is correct?

1.
- Doves are the symbol of peace.
- Doves are the symbol for peace.

2.
- Be ashamed dying until you won some victory for humanity.
- Be ashamed to die until you won some victory for humanity.

3.
- To get married is not easy.
- Getting married is not easy.
  

Top answer

Hi, 1. - Doves are the symbol of peace. I prefer this.

  • Hi, 1.
  • - Doves are the symbol of peace.
  • I prefer this.
  • - Doves are the symbol for peace.
  • OK 2.
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4 Answers
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Hi,

1.
- Doves are the symbol of peace. I prefer this.
- Doves are the symbol for peace. OK

2.
- Be ashamed dying until you won some victory for humanity. No.
- Be ashamed to die until you won some victory for humanity. Say 'have won' or 'win'.

3.
- To get married is not easy. OK
- Getting married is not easy.
OK
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Excuse me,

3.
- To get married is not easy. OK
- Getting married is not easy.
OK
=> Which one is better?
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Hi,

What do you mean by 'better'? Emotion: smile

I'd probably say 'Marriage is not easy'.

Clive
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I'd use these.

1. of peace
2. to die ... have won
3. getting

CJ

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