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Fire1 Posted 7 years ago
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He was excited to hear the news.

He was excited to hear the news.

What is the possible interpretation of this sentence?

1. He was excited and wanted to hear the news.(He hadn't heard the news)

2. He was excited after hearing the news.

3. Either 1 or 2 according to context.

I think the right answer is 3.

What do you think?

  

Top answer

If we intended meaning #1, we'd say something different.

  • If we intended meaning #1, we'd say something different.
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If we intended meaning #1, we'd say something different.

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