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Old 03-Apr-2008, 19:07
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is this two sentenses are correct

his talk was long and dull

his talk was long and boring
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Old 03-Apr-2008, 19:22
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"Are these two sentences correct?"

They are both fine, and they mean about the same. Nobody found the talk interesting.
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thanks for your help
I got one more question
is there any difference between this two sentenses

I can't stand to see the dog in pain

I can't bear to see the dog in pain

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Old 03-Apr-2008, 19:39
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Again, they both mean that the dog's pain is upsetting you.
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