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Hans51 Posted 10 years ago
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You should study English yourself. VS. You should study English by yourself.

You should study English yourself. VS. You should study English by yourself.

Which one is natural to native English speakers and is there a nuance between them?

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Hans51 Which one is natural to native English speakers and is there a nuance between them? Both structures are natural, and they are quite different. The first is exceedingly strange, as it means that no one else should do your studying for you.

  • Hans51 Which one is natural to native English speakers and is there a nuance between them?
  • Both structures are natural, and they are quite different.
  • The first is exceedingly strange, as it means that no one else should do your studying for you.
  • The second (also a little odd, really) means that you should study alone and with no assistance.
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Hans51Which one is natural to native English speakers and is there a nuance between them?
Both structures are natural, and they are quite different. The first is exceedingly strange, as it means that no one else should do your studying for you. The second (also a little odd, really) means that you should study alone and with no assistance.

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