I trust Ted to tell the truth//I believe in Ted to tell the truth

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Angliholic

#511950 Sat, 10 May 08 07:53 AM

I trust Ted to tell the truth because he is an honest person.

I believe in Ted to ...

Hi,

Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.

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Clive

#512233 Sun, 11 May 08 01:16 AM

Hi,

No. Use #1.

Clive

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Angliholic

#512239 Sun, 11 May 08 01:31 AM

Thanks, Clive.

To make sure, is the following right?

I believe Ted to tell the truth because he is an honest person.

Clive

#512276 Sun, 11 May 08 05:52 AM

Hi,

To make sure, is the following right?

I believe Ted to tell the truth because he is an honest person. I wouldn't entirely callit wrong, but here are some mcuh better examples.

I believe Ted tells the truth because he is an honest person.

I believe Ted will tell the truth because he is an honest person.

I believe in Ted's truthfulness because he is an honest person.

I believe Ted because he is an honest person.

Best wishes, Clive