Sorry for wanting more advice, thanks teachers!

Help Wanted · #1 05-Dec-2004, 08:48

Q1
Can we write:
He could not win the race.
OR
He could not win in the race.
(Which one is correct or both are..)

Q2
The rat made the cat lost (lose???) in the race.

Casiopea · #2 05-Dec-2004, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Help Wanted

1) He could not win the race.
2) He could not win in the race.

3) The rat made the cat lost/lose in the race.

Both 1) and 2) are fine. Choose 'lose' for 3).

Help Wanted · #3 05-Dec-2004, 12:55

Thank you for your advice, teacher Casiopea!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Need advice on answering "why" question, thanks again, teachers!	Help Wanted	Ask a Teacher	3	05-Dec-2004 10:25
Need advice on using "when", thanks teachers	Help Wanted	Ask a Teacher	4	21-Nov-2004 06:26
Need advice on 2nd conditional, thanks teachers ^o^	Helped Wanted	Ask a Teacher	5	02-Jun-2004 15:14
Need some advice on the use of preposition,thx teachers! ^o^	Helped Wanted	Ask a Teacher	8	07-May-2004 20:35
Need advice on Active and Passive Voice, thanks teachers!	Helped Wanted	Ask a Teacher	6	22-Mar-2004 16:02