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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

1 Sentence--Grammar

Should the Joneses endure times of no greater adversity, they needn't count themselves unlucky, but thankful.

Does this make sense to you?

How would you write it?

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Top answer

Should the Joneses endure no times of greater adversity, they can consider themselves lucky.

— Mister Micawber

  • Should the Joneses endure no times of greater adversity, they can consider themselves lucky.
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Should the Joneses endure no times of greater adversity, they can consider themselves lucky.
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Have you thought about writing a book, MM? You should.
Mister Micawberthey can consider themselves lucky
What was wrong with the original main clause?
Mister MicawberShould the Joneses endure no times of greater adversity
I don't see the difference by repositioning 'no'
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In your version. the Joneses are liable to experience many times of 'no greater adversity' (= equal or lesser adversity).
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no times of greater adversity, to me, still means equal or lesser adversity...But I think I see what ya mean.

Can you please tell me what is wrong with the original's main clause, if anything? Did you just make it simpler?
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Simpler, yes. I don't think we can 'count' ourselves 'thankful'; we simply are or are not. In any case, don't let words seduce you.
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