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Ljswave Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Would you explain the difference of two situations below?
#1 . I am pounding the door.
#2. I am pounding against the door.
I 'd like you to show another example .
#2. I am pounding against the door.
I 'd like you to show another example .
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They could mean the same (knocking hard on the door), or #1 could be a repair job. Another example of what?
- They could mean the same (knocking hard on the door), or #1 could be a repair job.
- Another example of what?
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They could mean the same (knocking hard on the door), or #1 could be a repair job.
Another example of what?
Another example of what?
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If you are knocking very hard, I'd say "on" the door, not "against" the door.
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ljswaveI 'd like you to show another example .It's unclear which aspect of your sentences you want another example of, but here are some other examples of an optional preposition.
I am pounding (on) the door.
Larry consulted (with) his lawyer.
Joan climbed (up) the hill.
Philip met (with) the committee.
The Tigers played (against) the
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