One: I had to sweep up the rubbish.
Two: I had to sweep the rubbish.
2006-09-10 13:38:02 · 6 answers · asked by immonen33 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Technically, for Two, you might be leaving the rubbish in a pile on the floor. For One you must be collecting it, no doubt to put in the garbage.
2006-09-10 14:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are not the same."Sweeping the rubbish" does not imply that the rubbish was "swept up".If this is a question on an IQ test the answer would be "not the same".
2006-09-10 13:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by James007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mean the same thing. I would use the second because 'up' adds no meaning to the sentence.
2006-09-10 13:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly but many don't know the difference
2006-09-10 13:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what your trying to say so no there is a difference
2006-09-10 13:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by Shorty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are acceptable
2006-09-10 13:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋