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Azz Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Did he not attack you
Can one say
a. He didn't attack you because you are bigger than him or because he wasn't angry?
b. Did he not attack you because you are bigger than him or because he wasn't angry?
c. Didn't he attack you because you are bigger than him or because he wasn't angry?
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The intended meaning is: Why didn't he attack you? Was it because you are bigger than him or was it because he wasn't angry?
Many thanks.
a. He didn't attack you because you are bigger than him or because he wasn't angry?
b. Did he not attack you because you are bigger than him or because he wasn't angry?
c. Didn't he attack you because you are bigger than him or because he wasn't angry?
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The intended meaning is: Why didn't he attack you? Was it because you are bigger than him or was it because he wasn't angry?
Many thanks.
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a. Unlike Spanish, where an inverted question mark commences a written question, the reader would likely read this as a statement. If spoken with ‘disbelief/astonishment’ in his voice, the reader might use this form.
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- Unlike Spanish, where an inverted question mark commences a written question, the reader would likely read this as a statement.
- If spoken with ‘disbelief/astonishment’ in his voice, the reader might use this form.
- However, when comparing two people “you are” versus “than he is” must be used, so “him” cannot.
- b.
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a. Unlike Spanish, where an inverted question mark commences a written question, the reader would likely read this as a statement. If spoken with ‘disbelief/astonishment’ in his voice, the reader might use this form. However, when comparing two people “you are” versus “than he is” must be used, so “him” cannot.
b. In a court of law, this form might be used when asking a witness for confirm
b. In a court of law, this form might be used when asking a witness for confirm
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