Chan-Seung Lee
Joined: 03 Dec 2005
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 Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:37 pm Post subject: rather |
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1.I don't think that there is anything wrong with it, rather that it's misunderstood.
2.I don't think that there is anything wrong with it, rather I think that it's misunderstood. |
I saw #1 in a book.
1.Does it make sense?
2.Can it be replaced with #2?
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Suzanne
Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 283
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:19 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
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1.I don't think that there is anything wrong with it, rather that it's misunderstood.
2.I don't think that there is anything wrong with it, rather I think that it's misunderstood. |
Yes, #1 makes sense.
You could use #2, but since "think" is already part of the first phrase, there is no need to repeat it. If you do want to repeat it, then use a semi-colon, instead of a comma: "I don't think that there is anything wrong with it; rather, I think that it's misunderstood."
Also, "that" can be eliminated from the sentences. It's not wrong to include it, but many speakers would just leave it out.
"I don't think there is anything wrong with it, rather, it's misunderstood."
"I don't think there is anything wrong with it; rather, I think it's misunderstood."
Does this help? |
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