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Tony 1963



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:09 am    Post subject: He was unaware he had/had not permission. Reply with quote
Hi,

I read the following:

"Turner quickly begun building up the post, often using buildings scavenged from other locations, such as Fort Bliss, which almost led to his court-martial, as he was unaware he had permission."

I just don't understand, why not saying "as he was unaware he had not permission"?

Thank you.
Tony
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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:09 pm    Post subject: Re: He was unaware he had/had not permission. Reply with quote
Tony 1963 wrote:
Hi,

I read the following:

"Turner quickly begun building up the post, often using buildings scavenged from other locations, such as Fort Bliss, which almost led to his court-martial, as he was unaware he had permission."

I just don't understand, why not saying "as he was unaware he had not permission"?

Thank you.
Tony


I would agree with you. Maybe they could have said, "as he was unaware he needed permision" or "as he was unaware he had to get permission" but as it stands it doesn't make sense to me either.
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Tony 1963



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:33 am    Post subject: Thank you, Lorikeet! Reply with quote
Thank you, Lorikeet!
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