tzfujimino
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- Dec 8, 2007
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- English Teacher
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- Japanese
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- Japan
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Hello.:-D
I have a question as to the usage of "give somebody something" and "give something to somebody".
1. I gave him the book.
2. I gave the book to him.
I'm sure #1 and #2 mean the same. However, I suspect each sentence should be used in the appropriate context.
I'd like to know how to use each of them correctly. Please look at the sentences below:
I went to a bookstore yesterday and bought a book. I gave the book/it to him this morning. I feel it's OK.
I went to a bookstore yesterday and bought a book. I gave him the book this morning. It is grammatical, but I don't feel it's quite natural.
Do I understand it correctly?
Thank you.
I have a question as to the usage of "give somebody something" and "give something to somebody".
1. I gave him the book.
2. I gave the book to him.
I'm sure #1 and #2 mean the same. However, I suspect each sentence should be used in the appropriate context.
I'd like to know how to use each of them correctly. Please look at the sentences below:
I went to a bookstore yesterday and bought a book. I gave the book/it to him this morning. I feel it's OK.
I went to a bookstore yesterday and bought a book. I gave him the book this morning. It is grammatical, but I don't feel it's quite natural.
Do I understand it correctly?
Thank you.