Show vs Give

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Start date Feb 13, 2008

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YOJ

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Feb 13, 2008

#1

Teacher,
Can I use either "show" or "give" in the following sentences?

a. She will show her report through powerpoint presentation this afternoon.
b. She will give her report through powerpoint presentation this afternoon.

Thank you.

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Anglika

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Feb 13, 2008

#2

"give" is the preferable word.

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