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HELP PLEASE!
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tratincica
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HELP PLEASE!
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Do you say � �ride a skateboard? is it correct to say "In this picture a boy is riding a skateboard." ? |
5 Mar 2009
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libertybelle
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Well, he isn �t driving or sailing it, so I would say he is riding it!
You can also say, the boy in the picture is skateboarding.
(until he falls off, then he �ll be crying!!) *S*
L
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5 Mar 2009
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tratincica
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Wow this was quick! Thanx a bunch L! 
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5 Mar 2009
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Zora
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Or... riding in an ambulance to the nearest hospital to patch up his broken arm!! 
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5 Mar 2009
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Zora
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Or screaming at mommy not to take his "board" away from him!
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5 Mar 2009
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eng789
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Israeli kids mix me up with:
These are usually the answers I get when I ask them what their hobby is.
I like to play on my computer. - like, he is sitting on it
I like to play in my computer. - doesn �t sound right
I like to play with my computer. - sounds like he tossies it in the air
I like to play my computer. - it �s not like playing the piano
I know it should be - I like to surf the internet. or I like to play computer games.
Any suggestions?????????????/
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5 Mar 2009
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libertybelle
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I did understand the question - was just adding a bit of American humor to it!
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5 Mar 2009
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eng789
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Time for bed.
A great evening/morning/ afternoon to all. 
Barbara |
5 Mar 2009
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douglas
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Most German �s think it �s pretty funny that we "ride" motorcycles too ("like it �s a horse")
Good night all, have a great morning/day/evening.
Douglas |
5 Mar 2009
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libertybelle
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No offense taken, when you consider the fact that I am fluent in Danish and read and understand Swedish and Norwegian.
Danish is very closely related to German. In Danish you only ride a horse, otherwise you drive your bike and make your homework too.
The auxiliary verb do exists, but is hardly used.
In Danish you are on school instead of in school.
So, like Douglas,I am very aware of many of these language quirks.
L
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5 Mar 2009
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