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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
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Wished "happy Deepavali"

Can I say,

(a) They wished "Happy Deepavali" to each other.
(b) They wished each other "Happy Deepavali".
(c) He wished a "Happy Deepavali" to his friend.
(d) They were very happy and wished Dinish's family "Happy Deepavali".
  

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Hii Vincent, The usual formats are these. Tom wished Mary 'Happy Deepavali'. ) Tom wished Mary a happy Deepavali.

— Clive

  • Hii Vincent, The usual formats are these.
  • Tom wished Mary 'Happy Deepavali'.
  • ) Tom wished Mary a happy Deepavali.
  • ) If there are two people speaking to each other, say They wished each other .
  • .
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Hii Vincent,

The usual formats are these.

Tom wished Mary 'Happy Deepavali'. (This uses direct speech.)

Tom wished Mary a happy Deepavali. (This uses indirect speech.)

If there are two people speaking to each other, say They wished each other . . . . .

Best wishes, Clive
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