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Grammar and Linguistics > Crutches???
Crutches???
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Dayana
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Crutches???
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Hi colleagues!
I need your help again....When someone needs or has crutches or a cane....
What is the verb?
He uses a cane / He uses crutches or
He carries a cane / He carries crutches ?
I don`t think wear can be posible....
Please tell me...
Thank you
Diana |
3 Jul 2009
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Nabila Manzur
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I would say
* He uses crutches
* He wears a cast or a cane
that rings the bell for me maybe i�m wrong, let`s wait for more answers
Regards
Naby
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3 Jul 2009
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Marla D.
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Hi, I would say He uses a cane. He uses crutches. These too imply movement. He has crutches. He has a cane. These two imply ownership. He has a cast on his arm. He needs crutches to walk. He needs a cane when he walks. These two imply need. You are correct. We do not say wear in these cases. Hope this helps. Marla
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3 Jul 2009
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douglas
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I agree with all of Marla�s suggestions. In addition:
"He uses crutches" or "He is on crutches." (and what Marla said)
"He uses a cane." "He walks with a cane." "He has a cane"(implies they are needed)
If you say he "wears" a cast--you imply that it is voluntary (He chooses to wear). I usually say "He has a cast on his...."
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3 Jul 2009
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libertybelle
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Nabila - No one wears a cane.
You �re on crutches - or you use crutches.
He uses a cane or walks with a cane.
Oh - I totally agree with Douglas and Marla!
L
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3 Jul 2009
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Nabila Manzur
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ok thx ! :) I was mistaken. you�re right �wear �implies that u want to wear it.
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3 Jul 2009
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