Mari Kim
What is the difference between "It seems " and "Someone seems"? There are two sentences below. Is there any difference between them? Do they make sense? I’m always confused if it starts with ”it seems ” or ”someone seems ” when I try to make sentence. Could you please explain a difference to me? Thank you so much. 1) It seems like kids are getting fatter and fatter. 2) Kids seem to be getting fatter and fatter.
Feb 17, 2020 4:53 AM
Answers · 5
These sentences are both correct and essentially have the same meaning. Like Greg says: 1 is an active statement, 2 is passive.
February 17, 2020
The two sentences really have the same meaning. The first sentence is using an active voice, the 2nd is using a passive voice.
February 17, 2020
"seems to be"- similar to it looks like/ appears to be. 1) It looks like kids are getting fatter and fatter. 2) Kids appear to be getting fatter and fatter.
February 17, 2020
Ex: You watch a movie trailer and say, "It seems boring."
February 17, 2020
It cannot be used for people.
February 17, 2020
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