Y yoriko520 Junior Member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country Malaysia Current Location Malaysia Aug 14, 2013 #1 Teacher told the small boy _________ cheeky. ( not to be / don't be ) Which answer is the most suitable? Explain as well, thank you.
Teacher told the small boy _________ cheeky. ( not to be / don't be ) Which answer is the most suitable? Explain as well, thank you.
S SoothingDave Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Aug 14, 2013 #2 If describing what happened, use "not to be." If quoting: The teacher told the small boy, "don't be cheeky."
If describing what happened, use "not to be." If quoting: The teacher told the small boy, "don't be cheeky."
Y yoriko520 Junior Member Thread starter Joined Jul 27, 2013 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country Malaysia Current Location Malaysia Aug 14, 2013 #3 Thanks.
