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Please help me solve some english problems.

caroltseng

caroltseng

Taiwan

Here are 3 pairs of sentences which are identical except for a slight change of wording, a change in the order of the words or a change in the punctuation. Write how these changes alter the meaning.

1a. Tom planned to murder his boss. 

1b. Tom planned the murder of his boss.

 

2a.I wonder why you bought such an enormous car. 

2b.I wonder that you bought such an enormous car.

 

3a.They went out of their way to see Margaret home.  

3b. They went out of their way to see Margaret's home.

Thanks for your assistance.

01:09 PM Oct 14 2006 |