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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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More than one player has got/received/accepted a yellow card in the match.
Which is correct, got or received or accepted? Thanks in advance.
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Use 'got' or 'been given' — 'accepted' doesn't work as they have no choice.
- Use 'got' or 'been given' — 'accepted' doesn't work as they have no choice.
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Use 'got' or 'been given' — 'accepted' doesn't work as they have no choice.
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received The best choice..
got OK (in British English). But is considered by many people to be ugly English.
accepted No. The word wrongly implies that the player had a choice, ie that he could have refused it.
Clive
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