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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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english
Does it sound naturally: the government will exceed its plan, possibly, by twice as much.
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Your meaning is unclear. Does the 'possibly' modify 'will exceed', or does it modify 'by twice as much'? 'Twice as much' is unclear here.
- Your meaning is unclear.
- Does the 'possibly' modify 'will exceed', or does it modify 'by twice as much'?
- 'Twice as much' is unclear here.
- Assume the plan was to spend $100.
- Do you mean $300 will be spent?
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Your meaning is unclear.
Does the 'possibly' modify 'will exceed', or does it modify 'by twice as much'?
'Twice as much' is unclear here.
Assume the plan was to spend $100. Do you mean $300 will be spent?
Does the 'possibly' modify 'will exceed', or does it modify 'by twice as much'?
'Twice as much' is unclear here.
Assume the plan was to spend $100. Do you mean $300 will be spent?
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