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  1. 04-Dec-2011, 20:13 #1
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    Default Which one is correct?

    Hi,

    "Please pull the shower curtain to prevent water coming out"

    "Please pull the shower curtain to prevent water running out"

    "Please pull the shower curtain to prevent water splashing out"

    Thanks
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  2. 04-Dec-2011, 20:22 #2
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    Default Re: Which one is correct?

    They are all possible.
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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    Default Re: Which one is correct?

    Thanks!
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