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Latest post Sun, Aug 17 2008 2:21 PM by Newguest. 2 replies.
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Newguest  +  555797 Sun, 17 Aug 08 11:11 AM

Hi guys!

Is it OK to say:

1. I stopped liking him (Is it alright to use "like" with "ing"?)

2. Why didn't I like him any longer? (is it OK?)

3. Now he's going to take his driving test for the 7th time.

4. I didn't expect you to have arrived so early.

thanks

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sunny_adam  +  555832 Sun, 17 Aug 08 01:29 PM
1, No you would not say that unless it was backed up with a reason. You would say
    I don't like him anymore or I stopped liking him because.....
2, No not correct also. The question sounds rhetorical and intraverted. you could say.
    Do you know why i don't like him anymore? but I cannot think of a context on which you would use such a question.
3, This one is mostly accurate but in reality you would say:
    Now he's going to be taking his driving test for the 7th time.
4, This one is good. I take it this is supposed to be in the past tense? if it was the present perfect it should be written. I didn't expect you to arrive so early.
   
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Newguest, 1 yr 99 days ago

Thanks!!!

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