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jarek2011
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destroy/ ruin
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I have a quick question about one action in English.
Imagine a teacher handing out books/ bingo sheets (cards). I want my students to give the books/ cards back at the end of the lesson so I ask them not to destroy them. I want the books/ cards look new when they come back to me. Is "destroy" the correct word? It doesn �t sound right to me. .. |
22 May 2012
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cunliffe
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�Spoil � is a better. Destroy is a bit strong. Or, �Don �t write on your cards. � �Don �t mess your cards up. � Hand your cards back as good as new, please. � |
22 May 2012
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jarek2011
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I thought that "destroy" feels too strong. Thank you very much Cunliffe! |
22 May 2012
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yanogator
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"Don �t damage your cards" is another option.
Bruce |
22 May 2012
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ueslteacher
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what about handle the cards properly? Sophia |
22 May 2012
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Mariethe House
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Make sure you don �t damage/ruin/ spoil the cards.
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22 May 2012
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ueslteacher
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I meant: what about saying to the students, "Please, handle the cards properly"? Sophia |
22 May 2012
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