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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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Gary has a point when he says it will be cold.
Gary has a point when he says it will be cold.
Gary is reasonable/sensible when he says it will be cold.
Do the above versions mean about the same same? Thanks.
Gary is reasonable/sensible when he says it will be cold.
Do the above versions mean about the same same? Thanks.
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No. Having a point relates only to the statement's appropriateness in the context of the conversation; it often is, but needn't be, reasonable: Gary has a point when he says he will kick me if I don't hurry up.
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- Having a point relates only to the statement's appropriateness in the context of the conversation; it often is, but needn't be, reasonable: Gary has a point when he says he will kick me if I don't hurry up.
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No. Having a point relates only to the statement's appropriateness in the context of the conversation; it often is, but needn't be, reasonable: Gary has a point when he says he will kick me if I don't hurry up.
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Mister MicawberNo. Having a point relates only to the statement's appropriateness in the context of the conversation; it often is, but needn't be, reasonable: Gary has a point when he says he will kick me if I don't hurry up.Thanks, Mister.
You have made your point and I think you had a point when you gave my your example.
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