Hello!
I'd like to know what the difference between "he doesn't show his novels anyone" and "he doesn't show his novels to anyone". Is it a mistake not to use the word "to"?
I'd be very grateful.
Is this a mistake or not?
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Re: Is this a mistake or not?
You can say:ElenaElena wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:32 pm Hello!
I'd like to know what the difference between "he doesn't show his novels anyone" and "he doesn't show his novels to anyone". Is it a mistake not to use the word "to"?
I'd be very grateful.
he doesn't show his novels to anyone
OR
he doesn't show anyone his novels
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