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Angliholic  #483437  Sat, 01 Mar 08 02:31 AM

Dr. Lee gave an analysis of the political situation in Asia.

Dr. Lee analyzed the political situation in Asia.

 

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Do the above two convey a similar idea to you? Thanks.
  
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Susankay  #483441  Sat, 01 Mar 08 03:16 AM
1. Dr. Lee gave an analysis of the political situation in Asia. He may have given an analysis of the situation, but the thoughts and opinions may be those of many other people. Dr. Lee simply presented it to the audience.

2. Dr. Lee analyzed the political situation in Asia. Here, Dr. Lee is the one who has analyzed the situation and is presented his analysis.

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Angliholic  #483444  Sat, 01 Mar 08 03:19 AM

Thanks, Susan.

Got it.
  
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