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Tashiro Posted 15 years ago
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Grammar question
Hi, please help me.
"He did really well to pass the exam."
Does this sentence semantically imply that he passed the exam?
"He did really well to pass the exam."
Does this sentence semantically imply that he passed the exam?
Top answer
Yes, but probably not with a very high score.
- Yes, but probably not with a very high score.
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Thank you for the quick reply.
If another infinitive comes after "do well", Does the sentence also imply consequences?
If another infinitive comes after "do well", Does the sentence also imply consequences?
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I cannot guarantee that, tashiro - I'd have to see the sentence – but since 'do well' is followed by the infinitive, it intrinsically suggests potential.
Probably the most common use of the phrase is 'You/We/He would do well to + infinitive', which is a fixed phrase of recommendation or advice.
Probably the most common use of the phrase is 'You/We/He would do well to + infinitive', which is a fixed phrase of recommendation or advice.
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