Seth dropped in on Tammy after school.

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Angliholic

#458065 Sat, 29 Dec 07 04:09 AM

Seth dropped by Tammy's house and paid her a visit after school.

Do both of the above sound right and convey a similar idea? Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#458072 Sat, 29 Dec 07 04:28 AM

Yes, but the first does not make it clear that the location is Tammy's house.

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Clive

#458073 Sat, 29 Dec 07 04:34 AM

Hi,

Seth dropped by Tammy's house and paid her a visit after school. The two parts of this are not absolutely identical in meaning, but together seem redundant. Just say either

Seth dropped by Tammy's house after school

or Seth paid Tammy a visit after school.

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