It seem like an odd sentence to me. Wouldn't that person have to come in before he could shake hands (or refuse to shake hands) with you?
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#1 01-Oct-2003, 10:49refusing
Is this sentence correct:
1-He refused to come in, refusing even to shake hands with me.
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#2 01-Oct-2003, 19:02
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#3 03-Oct-2003, 12:04Not necessarily. I might be at the door, or even outside in front of the door...
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#4 03-Oct-2003, 13:48Re: refusing
I think it's ok, but that might be due to AmE and BE variations.
Originally Posted by navi tasan
I'm not a teacher, so please consider any advice I give in that context.
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#5 04-Oct-2003, 03:13In that context it would make perfect sense. You have my permission to use it. Originally Posted by navi tasan
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