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Anonymous
05-03-2004, 03:23 AM
Hi,
Please check these sentences and correct them.
1. Your hair looks ridiculous. / [It's deliberate.] or [I did it intentionally].
2. He broke his leg in the play/game.
3. He accidently broke the Chinese vase.
4. He broke the Chinese vase purposely/intentionally.
5. You broke your promise on purpose!
Thanks in advance.

Rusty
05-04-2004, 11:29 AM
1. Your hair looks ridiculous. / [It's deliberate.] or [I did it intentionally]. (OK).
2. He broke his leg in the play/game. (OK. "The play" refers to a part of a game--a tactic, a move, a maneuver. "The play" can mean a story on stage--a theatrical production. "...in play" means while playing. "...the game" is correct).
3. He accidently broke the Chinese vase. (OK).
4. He broke the Chinese vase purposely/intentionally. (OK).
5. You broke your promise on purpose! (OK).