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learner12
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 Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:31 am Post subject: anywhere |
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Hello, teachers!!
(1) Are you going somewhere for the holidays?
(2) Are you going anywhere for the holidays?
Do you have any differences between (1) and (2)?
Thank you in advance. |
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myprofe
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:18 am Post subject: |
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Are there any differences? Yes, but they are not very significant.
When we use some we infer that we expect an affirmative answer.
You see smoke and you ask: Is something burning?
The report that you asked your assistant to finish is still sitting on his desk and you ask him: Have you done anything this morning?
That's one reason why offering with any is considered less polite or less sincere.
Would you like something to eat?
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CP
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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| myprofe wrote: |
Are there any differences? Yes, but they are not very significant.
When we use some we infer that we expect an affirmative answer. |
Taking your invitation to correct errors, My Prof, don't you mean imply rather than infer?
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myprofe
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject: Correction |
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| CP wrote: |
| My Profe, don't you mean imply rather than infer? |
Thanks for correcting my mistake.
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CP
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Dont' mention it. I invite you to do the same for me anytime!
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learner12
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Dear myprofe
Dear CP
Thank you again for your hospitality. I acquired a great knowledge of some and any thanks to you.
Have a nice day!! |
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