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Azz Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Cannot eat anything

Can one say

a. He can't eat anything.

b. Can he eat anything?

c. Can't he eat anything?

instead of

a. He can't eat JUST anything.

b. Can he eat JUST anything?

c. Can't he eat JUST anything?

Many Thanks.
  

Top answer

Yes, you can, but understanding would rely on tone of voice for synonymy.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, you can, but understanding would rely on tone of voice for synonymy.
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Yes, you can, but understanding would rely on tone of voice for synonymy.
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Thank you very much.

Can one say

a2. He can eat nothing.

b2. Can he eat nothing?

I don't think I hear those often but I can't find anything wrong with them.
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azzCan one saya2. He can eat nothing.b2. Can he eat nothing?
Yes, you can.
azzI don't think I hear those often
No, they are rather carefully composed; hence, formal.
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