Pronominal vs Non–Pronominal Verbs

Pronominal vs Non–Pronominal Verbs

Author: Molly Martin, MD February 23, 2023 Duration: 12:23

In this lesson, we explore verbs with the body and learn when to use the pronominal vs the non-pronominal form of the verb.

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