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Anonymous
04-08-2004, 01:49 AM
Hi,
Please check these sentences and correct them.
1. I had some pictures taken against the [the blazing/colorful woods, the beautiful sunset].
2. I took some pictures of him against the [the blazing/colorful woods, the beautiful sunset].
3. I don't want Tommie to go through what I went through with my second ex.
4. Do you still miss your ex? / Are you kidding (me)? I'm married to you now, Jason.
5. Learn to accept things until you can manage/treat/change them.
6. I have a fever/temperature. I should/have to/must see the doctor.
7. The exam grades will be announced in five days. [Is the verb 'announce' proper?]
8. After looking into the sample, she changed her mind about purchasing the item.
Thanks in advance.

Rusty
04-09-2004, 11:52 AM
1. I had some pictures taken against the [the blazing/colorful woods, the beautiful sunset].
2. I took some pictures of him against the [the blazing/colorful woods, the beautiful sunset]. (Blazing woods is ambiguous. The woods could be in blazing colors, or it could be on fire).
3. I don't want Tommie to go through what I went through with my second ex. (OK).
4. Do you still miss your ex? / Are you kidding (me)? I'm married to you now, Jason. (OK).
5. Learn to accept things until you can manage/<strike>treat</strike>/change/ them.
6. I have a fever/temperature. I should/have to/must/ see the doctor. (OK).
7. The exam grades will be announced in five days. [Is the verb 'announce' proper?](Announce means to make known publicly or officially. If your grades become available to everyone, announced is the right word).
8. After looking into the sample, she changed her mind about purchasing the item. (OK).