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navi
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by navi » Wed May 27, 2020 3:53 am
Which is correct:
1) The inspector ordered our suitcases to be placed in the yard.
2) The inspector ordered for our suitcases to be placed in the yard.
Gratefully,
Navi
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Bobinwales
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by Bobinwales » Wed May 27, 2020 10:35 pm
I am not happy with either of those.
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Erik_Kowal
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by Erik_Kowal » Fri May 29, 2020 1:57 am
1) seems fine to me.
2) is not idiomatic English.
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