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Anonymous
02-03-2005, 03:22 AM
Are these all OK and natural?

1. We use chopsticks [to eat, for eating] noddles.
2. I am used/accustomed to [chopsticks, using chopsticks].
3. To get/be/become used to chopsticks, you will need some practice/effort/time.
4. I've got to get/be/become accustomed to chopsticks.
5. I will be used/accustomed to reading fast after/when/if I finish my speed reading course.

Thanks.

Rusty
02-03-2005, 10:02 AM
Are these all OK and natural?

1. We use chopsticks [to eat, for eating] noddles.
2. I am used/accustomed to [chopsticks, using chopsticks].
3. To get/be/become used to chopsticks, you will need some practice/effort/time.
4. I've got to get/be/become accustomed to chopsticks.
5. I will be used/accustomed to reading fast after/when/if I finish my speed reading course.

Thanks.

1. We use chopsticks [to eat, for eating] noddles. (OK).
2. I am used/accustomed to [chopsticks, using chopsticks]. (OK).
3. To get/ <strike>be</strike> /become used to chopsticks, you will need some practice/ <strike>effort</strike> /time. (...you will need to make some effort).
4. I've got to get/ <strike>be</strike> /become accustomed to chopsticks. ("Be" is OK in a different context. Example: If I'm going to be in a Chinese drama/play, I'll have to be accustomed to chopsticks).
5. I will be used/accustomed to reading fast after/when/if I finish my speed reading course. (OK).

Thanks.