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    Ju
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    Default shut , close

    1. Please shut the door.

    2. Please close the door.

    Are the above writing correct? If both are correct, then what are the differences between them?


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    Default Re: shut , close

    Quote Originally Posted by Ju View Post
    1. Please shut the door.

    2. Please close the door.

    Are the above writing correct? If both are correct, then what are the differences between them?


    Ju
    Both are correct -- no differences.

    Not a teacher -- AmE native
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    Default Re: shut , close

    Are the above writing correct?
    Are these sentences correct?
    Have you looked at the Similar Threads at the bottom of the page?

    You need to get into the habit of doing so, Ju.

    Rover

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