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Do they have the same meaning?

 
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syoshioka99



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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2006 8:30 am    Post subject: Do they have the same meaning? Reply with quote

1. It will stop raining by tomorow morning.
2. It will have stopped raining by tomorrow morining?

(Question)

Do #1&#2 have the same meanings?

3. We will arrive at the lake by this time tomorrow.
4. We will have arrived at the lake by this time tomorrow.

Do #3&#4 have the same meanings?


satoru

tochigi, Japan

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hitori2k6



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Location: California, USA

PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2006 9:18 am    Post subject: Same meanings? Reply with quote

Satoru-san,

Konnichi wa.

Yes, actually both examples in both questions have the same
meanings. However...

One example from each question group sounds more natural.

These are more natural sounding"
"It will stop raining by tomorow morning"
"We will arrive at the lake by this time tomorrow".

The other examples are ok to use but kind of awkward.

I hope this helps Smile
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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2006 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I find "It will have stopped raining by tomorrow morning." to be natural too.

I'm sure it's difficult for students when we have different opinions, but it just shows the differences in the various types of English.
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hitori2k6



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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2006 4:41 pm    Post subject: different views Reply with quote

Lorikeet,

Yes, I totally agree with you. I think different people giving their
views does demonstrate this point.
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syoshioka99



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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 9:17 am    Post subject: Thank you hitori2k6&Lorikeet! Reply with quote

Thank you very much, guys! Cool Cool Cool
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