Dear friends, Do we usually say "my hair caught on fire?" Thank you!
H Heidi Member Joined Apr 30, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country Taiwan Current Location Taiwan Jan 25, 2011 #1 Dear friends, Do we usually say "my hair caught on fire?" Thank you!
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 25, 2011 #2 I hope we don't have to say it very often. But that is the proper way.
H Heidi Member Joined Apr 30, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country Taiwan Current Location Taiwan Jan 25, 2011 #3 SoothingDave said: I hope we don't have to say it very often. But that is the proper way. Click to expand... Is it the same as saying "my hair was on fire" or "my hair caught fire"?
SoothingDave said: I hope we don't have to say it very often. But that is the proper way. Click to expand... Is it the same as saying "my hair was on fire" or "my hair caught fire"?
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Jan 25, 2011 #4 The proper way for me is my hair caught fire. Rover
engee30 Key Member Joined Apr 1, 2006 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location England Jan 25, 2011 #5 Heidi said: Is it the same as saying "my hair was on fire" or "my hair caught fire"? Click to expand... ♥♦♣♠ NOT A TEACHER ♥♦♣♠ First, your hair catches fire, then, your hair is on fire. That's the only difference between the sentences, I reckon.
Heidi said: Is it the same as saying "my hair was on fire" or "my hair caught fire"? Click to expand... ♥♦♣♠ NOT A TEACHER ♥♦♣♠ First, your hair catches fire, then, your hair is on fire. That's the only difference between the sentences, I reckon.