polled/checked/looked into/investigated his classmates

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Angliholic

#493759 Thu, 27 Mar 08 11:43 PM

Larry polled his classmates to see if anyone wanted to throw a party for the teacher's birthday.

Hi,

Is "polled" in the above interchangeable with "checked/looked into/investigated?" Thanks.

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Avangi

#493781 Fri, 28 Mar 08 12:27 AM

To me none of your substitutes would have the same sense.

"Checked" would be the closest, and would be natural. "Polled" implies a bit more formal a procedure. (a procedure which is a bit more formal)

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Grammar Geek

#493794 Fri, 28 Mar 08 12:51 AM

(Note: checked WITH his classmates)

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Avangi

#493806 Fri, 28 Mar 08 01:11 AM

Hi GG,

Mightn't the "with" be considered optional in a casual conversation?

- A.