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student teacher
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 Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:17 am Post subject: whether than~ |
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Hi teachers,
Would you help me with following sentenses?
What does "whether than" mean?
Whether than happens again in 2006 will depend on what issues the voters deem most important.
(http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2006-09/2006-09-08-voa43.cfm)
We help millions of consumers realize their dreams, whether than means obtaining a mortgage, saving for retirement, or financing a college education.
(http://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/index.php?s=speeches&item=116)
Sincerely,
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Christine123
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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| I do believe both examples are coincidental mistakes that should read "whether it." When using the word "than," you are comparing things. The two examples are not comparing anything. |
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CP
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Possibly these are misspellings, and they should read "whether that".
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student teacher
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Dear CP and Christine123,
Thank you for your answers!
They are helpful for me.
Most sincerely,
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