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  1. 08-Apr-2011, 06:33 #1
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    Default get + Object + to V; get + object + ~ing

    get + Object + to

    get + object + ~ing


    How are they different?

    Can I say 'I got him talking' instead of 'I got him to talk'?
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    Default Re: get + Object + to V; get + object + ~ing

    Quote Originally Posted by wotcha View Post
    get + Object + to

    get + object + ~ing


    How are they different?

    Can I say 'I got him talking' instead of 'I got him to talk'? Yes, you can.
    Bhai.
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