Question

1. You can also experience French culture by joining many different events.

2. You can also experience French culture by taking part in joining many different events.

3. You can also experience French culture by attending many different events.
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Are they all the same in meaning? Can we substitute 'attending' for 'joining?

Answer 1

They all mean the same, but #2 is badly stated. You can join events or take part in them - you don't need to say both.

Answer 2

1. You can also experience French culture by joining many different events.

2. You can also experience French culture by taking part in many different events.

3. You can also experience French culture by attending many different events.

(Thank you. Corrected.)

Answer 3

MUCH better! :)