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jasonlulu
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 Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:24 pm Post subject: To David Brown |
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Sir,
Thanks for your timely reply. But i still cannot figure out your explanation of the following question.
W:You wouldn't be interested in working this summer to make some extra money, would you?
M: Not much i wouldn't.
What does the man mean?
A. He is interested in working this summer.
B. He doesn't need much money.
C. He'll work even though he doesn't want to.
Isn't "Not much i wouldn't" a negative mood?
In your opinion, you think not much i wouldn't =Yes. Could you tell me why in a detailed explanation.
Thanks.
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dabro
Joined: 10 Oct 2005
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Location: California, USA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: To David Brown |
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| jasonlulu wrote: |
Sir,
Thanks for your timely reply. But i still cannot figure out your explanation of the following question.
W:You wouldn't be interested in working this summer to make some extra money, would you?
M: Not much i wouldn't.
What does the man mean?
A. He is interested in working this summer.
B. He doesn't need much money.
C. He'll work even though he doesn't want to.
Isn't "Not much i wouldn't" a negative mood?
In your opinion, you think not much i wouldn't =Yes. Could you tell me why in a detailed explanation.
Thanks.
Jason |
"Not much" contradicts "I would not." Therefore, "Not much I wouldn't" = "I would be interested in working this summer to make some extra money. It's a trick question!
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