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Message from issifou168 posted on 24-08-2018 at 01:42:47 (D | E | F)
Hi!
Need a help please.
Moussa fired tear gas to disperse people. They underline "to disperse people "
I just want to know, between :
Why did Moussa fire tear gas?
What did Moussa fire tear gas for?
Which is the right answer?
Thanks for any reply.
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Edited by lucile83 on 24-08-2018 07:58
Message from issifou168 posted on 24-08-2018 at 01:42:47 (D | E | F)
Hi!
Need a help please.
Moussa fired tear gas to disperse people. They underline "to disperse people "
I just want to know, between :
Why did Moussa fire tear gas?
What did Moussa fire tear gas for?
Which is the right answer?
Thanks for any reply.
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Edited by lucile83 on 24-08-2018 07:58
Re: Asking questions /help from gerondif, posted on 24-08-2018 at 11:12:03 (D | E)
Hello
Moussa fired tear gas to disperse people because he was feeling threatened :
Why did he fire tear-gas ? (Cause) Because he was feeling threatened.
What did he fire tear-gas for ? to disperse people (Purpose, aim)
Cause precedes action purpose follow the action.
Ding Dong ! Hello !
a) I come to kill you because somebedy paid me to kill you.
b) What are you coming for ? a) to kill you ! (But I haven't shot you yet)
b) Why are you coming ? a) Because somebody paid me (and I am at your door, I came)
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