B Barman Member Joined May 2, 2020 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Bengali; Bangla Home Country India Current Location India Jul 27, 2020 #1 If I rewrite the sentence 'I shook his hand' in the following manner, are they correct? 1) I shook him by the hand. 2) I shook hands with him.
If I rewrite the sentence 'I shook his hand' in the following manner, are they correct? 1) I shook him by the hand. 2) I shook hands with him.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jul 27, 2020 #2 Your two alternative versions are both correct. The first is very formal and, to me, a little old-fashioned. The original and #2 are the most common.
Your two alternative versions are both correct. The first is very formal and, to me, a little old-fashioned. The original and #2 are the most common.
