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Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Gave him what money I had?

Just before I've seen the following sentence. Could you check whether or not it is right ?

"I gave the beggar what money I had."

I think this sentence is wrong. I think he should write as "I gave the beggar what I had" or "I gave the beggar all money I had". Doesn't the sentence need "what" ? Am I wrong ?
Thank you for your kind answer in advance.
  

Top answer

" "I gave the beggar what I had". "I gave the beggar all money I had". All three of these are fine.

— Fivejedjon

  • " "I gave the beggar what I had".
  • "I gave the beggar all money I had".
  • All three of these are fine.
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Son James"I gave the beggar what money I had." "I gave the beggar what I had". "I gave the beggar all money I had".
All three of these are fine.
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Thank you,Mr.Fivejedjon. You said that "I gave the beggar what money I had." is fine. Then, what is its meaning?
Is it the same as "I gave the beggar all money I had" ? Thank you for your answer in advance.
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My apologies. I should have corrected your sentence: "I gave the beggar all the money I had". This and "I gave the beggar what money I had" mean the same.
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Thank you so much for your teachings.However,I'm really sorry for stealing your valuable time.I want to ask you one more.Could I exchange "what money I have" into "whatever money I have"? Is it should be "whichever money I have" ? Thank you for your understanding in advance.
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I meant, Could I change "what money I have" to "whichever money I have"? Thank you for your reply in advance.
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Son James Could I change "what money I have" to "whichever money I have"?
No
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Ah~ It means I need to study more for the expression referring to "whichever and whatever". Thank you so much,Mr.FivejedjonEmotion: embarrassed
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