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Kook j Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
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Hi, teacher I have a question.
I heard the conversation below in the TV drama 24. I'm very sure I heard it correctly:
President Palmer: I've never given up in to blackmail in my life.
Wayne Palmer:Yes, but considering evrything you're up against we decided....
President Palmer:I decided Wayne. It's my choice.
(President Palmer compromised himself reluctantly by accepting to pay the money to the blackmailer. Wayne Palmer was willing to do it.)
I believe No is what Wayne Palmer was supposed to say there. What's the reason he said Yes do you think?
I heard the conversation below in the TV drama 24. I'm very sure I heard it correctly:
President Palmer: I've never given up in to blackmail in my life.
Wayne Palmer:Yes, but considering evrything you're up against we decided....
President Palmer:I decided Wayne. It's my choice.
(President Palmer compromised himself reluctantly by accepting to pay the money to the blackmailer. Wayne Palmer was willing to do it.)
I believe No is what Wayne Palmer was supposed to say there. What's the reason he said Yes do you think?
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He says YES because he agrees to the idea that the president has never given in to black mail before, and BUT because he feels he should do so now.
- He says YES because he agrees to the idea that the president has never given in to black mail before, and BUT because he feels he should do so now.
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He says YES because he agrees to the idea that the president has never given in to black mail before, and BUT because he feels he should do so now.
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Hi thank you for your reply.
I don't think Yes as an agreement for negative statements so frequently occurs, does it ?
I don't think Yes as an agreement for negative statements so frequently occurs, does it ?
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You are right, to show agreement in response to negative sentences, No is mosty used.
But in the above context, yes also conveys the same meaning and sounds correct to my ear.
Regards
But in the above context, yes also conveys the same meaning and sounds correct to my ear.
Regards
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Hi,
I'll give you another example, so that you'll be able to understand this use better.
It's a common use, and I strongly recommend you to get to know it (if you aren't familiar with it already).
George: You know Justin grew angry about you, and as far as I know, he's not going to come with us.
Jack: Yes, but I still think I should invite him to c
I'll give you another example, so that you'll be able to understand this use better.
It's a common use, and I strongly recommend you to get to know it (if you aren't familiar with it already).
George: You know Justin grew angry about you, and as far as I know, he's not going to come with us.
Jack: Yes, but I still think I should invite him to c
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