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Autor:  patrick
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Data:  21/DEZ/2002 7:34 PM
Assunto:  Re: Pergunta pra Jose
 
Mensagem:  Caro Jose,

I just wanted to point out that your examples of the use of the verb "to get" (obtener ou receber) are for informal usage only, although it is how most Americans speak. I believe that it is not best usage.

"I got tired" better: "I became tired"

When you are speaking about a change of condition it is better to use the verb "become".

"I got the wrong impression" is quite correct however,

or "I got the wrong book"

Regards,

Pat


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 English Made in Brazil -- English, Portuguese, & contrastive linguistics
Pergunta pra Jose  –  patrick  20/DEZ/2002, 10:43 AM
Re: Pergunta pra Jose  –  José Roberto  20/DEZ/2002, 5:45 PM
Re: Pergunta pra Jose  –  patrick  21/DEZ/2002, 11:56 AM
Re: Pergunta pra Jose  –  José Roberto  21/DEZ/2002, 2:32 PM
 Re: Pergunta pra Jose  –  patrick  21/DEZ/2002, 7:34 PM
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