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Navitasan Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Do not know if two
Are these sentences correct with the given meanings:
1-Most of my best friends will be at the party. However I am not sure two of them will be there.
(I do not know if two specific friends will be there or not).
2-Most of my friends said they will come to help me. However I am not sure two of them will show up.
(I am not sure if EVEN two of them will show up.)
3-My students are all taking the exam. I don't know if five of them will pass it or not.
Meaning a:I don't know if five specific students will pass it or not. I have doubts about five specific students passing it.
Meaning b: I don't know if even five of them will pass it. I think that maybe fewer than five people will pass the exam.
Gratefully,
Navi.
1-Most of my best friends will be at the party. However I am not sure two of them will be there.
(I do not know if two specific friends will be there or not).
2-Most of my friends said they will come to help me. However I am not sure two of them will show up.
(I am not sure if EVEN two of them will show up.)
3-My students are all taking the exam. I don't know if five of them will pass it or not.
Meaning a:I don't know if five specific students will pass it or not. I have doubts about five specific students passing it.
Meaning b: I don't know if even five of them will pass it. I think that maybe fewer than five people will pass the exam.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
To me, they all indicate specific numbers.
- To me, they all indicate specific numbers.
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Thanks Mr. Micawber.
The numbers are specific. But do they refer to specific people?
I think there are cases where there might not.
-They said two officers will be there.
-I don't know if two officers will be there. They might sent just one.
The numbers are specific. But do they refer to specific people?
I think there are cases where there might not.
-They said two officers will be there.
-I don't know if two officers will be there. They might sent just one.
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Yes, of course they refer to specific people here, because the speaker knows the people.; otherwise, the speaker's numbers would not be specific.
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