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 Re: encircle, give out and end
Dear amigos4,
Thank you very much for your help. The problem is this is a multiple choice. I must choose the best answer.
Jiang Quote:
Originally Posted by amigos4  Jiang,
The solution to your question is easy... don't use the expressions 'give out' or 'give off'. There are better words you can use to describe what is happening. After all, why use two words to express a simple thought when one word will do the job?
For example, "The stagnant water emitted bubbles of marsh gas."
"He yelled when he discovered gold."
"The machine made a grinding noise that bothered me.
Cheers,
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