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TALA



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:18 am    Post subject: not, but not, not but Reply with quote
Hi,
I'm new to this website. I need some help.

This gift is for you, not for your sister.
This gift is for you, but not for your sister.
This gift is not for your sister, but for you.

Of the three sentences, which one is natural English? And are there any slight differences in meaning. Which one is good for written English, and which one for spoken English.


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asterix



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No. 1 is the most natural sounding.
I think even the for would be omitted in everyday English.
i.e.This gift is for you, not your sister
They are all grammatically correct.
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