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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
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Do not ...
Should we use or/and in the situation below? Is there any difference in meaning between the two?
(i) Do not tell Mary about this. Do not tell Jane about this.
(ii) Do not tell Mary or Jane about this. OR Do not tell Mary and Jane about this.
(i) Do not tell Mary about this. Do not tell Jane about this.
(ii) Do not tell Mary or Jane about this. OR Do not tell Mary and Jane about this.
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Vincent Teo Should we use or/and in the situation below? Is there any difference in meaning between the two? (i) Do not tell Mary about this.
- Vincent Teo Should we use or/and in the situation below?
- Is there any difference in meaning between the two?
- (i) Do not tell Mary about this.
- Do not tell Jane about this.
- (ii) Do not tell Mary or Jane about this.
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Vincent TeoShould we use or/and in the situation below? Is there any difference in meaning between the two?
(i) Do not tell Mary about this. Do not tell Jane about this.
(ii) Do not tell Mary or Jane about this. OR Do not tell Mary and Jane about this.
Do not tell Mary or Jane about this. After "Do not", "or" is required.
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We usually use or with negative statements, but either will work.
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