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What is the difference between The old wardrobe took up too much room. and The old wardrobe took too much room.
are they interchangeable or one of them is incorrect ? ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between The old wardrobe took up too much room. and The old wardrobe took too much room.
are they interchangeable or one of them is incorrect ? ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
are they interchangeable or one of them is incorrect ? ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Without "up" it doesn't sound as natural to me. I can't decide if I think it sounds unnatural though...
Often, adding "up" after a verb just makes the sentence sound more casual but doesn't change the meaning.
"took up too much space" is another option.
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Without "up" it doesn't sound as natural to me. I can't decide if I think it sounds unnatural though...
Often, adding "up" after a verb just makes the sentence sound more casual but doesn't change the meaning.
"took up too much space" is another option.
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