if/when

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Seiichi MYOGA
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if/when

Post by Seiichi MYOGA » Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:35 am

Do you think we can use both sentences below to report the same situation?

(1) It's wonderful when a Moroccan knows French. (Pesetsky 1991)

(2) It's wonderful if a Moroccan knows French.

Thank you in advance
Seiichi MYOGA

Tara B
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Post by Tara B » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:45 pm

At first glance, I would say yes. The meaning is pretty darn close, although I must say I prefer #1.

Seiichi MYOGA
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Post by Seiichi MYOGA » Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:38 am

Dear Tara B,

I appreciate your help and comments.

Seiichi MYOGA

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