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Posted: **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

Posted: **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.

Posted: **Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:38 am**

Dear Tara B,

I appreciate your help and comments.

Seiichi MYOGA

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