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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
You'll find to get along with him difficult.
You'll find to get along with him difficult.
You'll find it difficult to get along with him.
I reckon the first one does sound lame to you, while the second of the above is all right. Nevertheless, the first one sounds right in our language and we don't have a counterpart of (should I use for here???) the second. So, could you dig up a reason why the first one doesn't work? Thanks.
You'll find it difficult to get along with him.
I reckon the first one does sound lame to you, while the second of the above is all right. Nevertheless, the first one sounds right in our language and we don't have a counterpart of (should I use for here???) the second. So, could you dig up a reason why the first one doesn't work? Thanks.
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The infinitive as noun is simply awkward in that position. This is OK: You'll find getting along with him difficult.
- The infinitive as noun is simply awkward in that position.
- This is OK: You'll find getting along with him difficult.
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The infinitive as noun is simply awkward in that position. This is OK: You'll find getting along with him difficult.
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Mister MicawberThe infinitive as noun is simply awkward in that position. This is OK: You'll find getting along with him difficult.Thanks, Mister.
But I find your suggestion very amusing and rare; could you give me some more similar samples? Thanks.
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You'll find dancing difficult.
You'll find dancing with Fred Astaire a real challenge.
etc.
You'll find dancing with Fred Astaire a real challenge.
etc.
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