But I want some shirt
At a clothing store
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Store Keeper: Yes, make up your mind. Decide what you want.
Boy: Oh ... I want a sweater, but I want some shirt, some pants,
some socks, some shoes.
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What does "but" mean in this sentence?
Does it mean "besides" or something else?
Thank you?
Top answer
Firstly, it would have to be 'some shirts'. ' as it would make more sense that way. It seems as though the statement is 'I want a sweater' and then a list of a few more things that he would like, suggesting the sweater is the first / most important thing that he can think of but there are other things that he'd like as well.
- Firstly, it would have to be 'some shirts'.
- ' as it would make more sense that way.
- It seems as though the statement is 'I want a sweater' and then a list of a few more things that he would like, suggesting the sweater is the first / most important thing that he can think of but there are other things that he'd like as well.
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Firstly, it would have to be 'some shirts'.
Secondly, I would include the word 'also' after 'but I...' as it would make more sense that way. It seems as though the statement is 'I want a sweater' and then a list of a few more things that he would like, suggesting the sweater is the first / most important thing that he can think of but there are other things that he'd like as well.
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