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Sara5
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Is it correct
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Dear teachers,
The negative form of this sentence ( I usually go shopping )
Is I never go shopping.
My question is: Is it correct to say ( I don �t usually go shopping )
Thanks in advance
Sara5 |
22 Nov 2010
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Zora
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It is correct grammatically BUT it doesn�t mean exactly the same thing as "I never go shopping".
I don�t usually go shopping means that you don�t tend to go shopping, but you do once in a while.
I never go shopping means exactly that... you do not go shopping - ever.
Cheers,
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22 Nov 2010
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ASA3000
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I also agree with Zora but I �d like to add the following:
I think "never" would be the right choice if the sentence contains "always".
You can also say "I don �t go shopping very often" ... here again you go shopping but occasionally.
So it all depends on the meaning you want to convey.
Good luck :)
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22 Nov 2010
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dennismychina
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As the antonym of usually is rarely, I�d say the correct answer would be; I rarely go shopping.
Enjoy. |
22 Nov 2010
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moravc
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I rarely go shopping.
I seldom go shopping.
I don �t go shopping very often.
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22 Nov 2010
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tancredo
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Could it be:
" I �m not used to going shopping?
Have a nice week! |
22 Nov 2010
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