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Eipjoo Posted 14 years ago
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Why break not broke?
Given the example:
Speaking quietly so that no one else would hear, Harry told the other two about Snape's sudden, sinister desire to be a Quidditch referee.
"Don't play," said Hermione at once.
"Say you're ill," said Ron.
"Pretend to break your leg," Hermione suggested.
"Really break your leg," said Ron.
"I can't," said Harry. "There isn't a reserve Seeker. If I back out, Gryffindor can't play at all."
I think, ‘break’ should be replaced into ‘broke’ or ‘have broken.’ Because if you behave as if something is true, then it has to be already happened. Why does the clever girl Hermione use the word, break?
Speaking quietly so that no one else would hear, Harry told the other two about Snape's sudden, sinister desire to be a Quidditch referee.
"Don't play," said Hermione at once.
"Say you're ill," said Ron.
"Pretend to break your leg," Hermione suggested.
"Really break your leg," said Ron.
"I can't," said Harry. "There isn't a reserve Seeker. If I back out, Gryffindor can't play at all."
I think, ‘break’ should be replaced into ‘broke’ or ‘have broken.’ Because if you behave as if something is true, then it has to be already happened. Why does the clever girl Hermione use the word, break?
Top answer
’ No. She means that he should pretend to break his leg after playing for only a few seconds.
- ’ No.
- She means that he should pretend to break his leg after playing for only a few seconds.
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eipjooI think, ‘break’ should be replaced into ‘broke’ or ‘have broken.’No. She means that he should pretend to break his leg after playing for only a few seconds.
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