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Navitasan Posted 10 years ago
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But not James
1) I know I am slow, but not James.
Does this mean:
a) James doesn't know he is slow.
b) James doesn't know I am slow,
c) I know I am slow and James isn't slow.
I think it could mean 'a' and 'b', but not 'c'.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Does this mean:
a) James doesn't know he is slow.
b) James doesn't know I am slow,
c) I know I am slow and James isn't slow.
I think it could mean 'a' and 'b', but not 'c'.
Gratefully,
Navi.
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It is an ambiguous sentence. I agree with your possible interpretations.
- It is an ambiguous sentence.
- I agree with your possible interpretations.
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It is an ambiguous sentence. I agree with your possible interpretations.
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