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  1. 13-Jul-2010, 04:58 #1
    notletrest
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    Default the door kept standing

    "After the fire, the door kept standing." Is the one correct?Thanks!
  2. 13-Jul-2010, 07:02 #2
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    Default Re: the door kept standing

    I'd change it to 'remained standing'.
  3. 13-Jul-2010, 10:40 #3
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    Default Re: the door kept standing

    Quote Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
    I'd change it to 'remained standing'.
    kept=remained ,here,I see. Thanks.
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