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Navitasan Posted 13 years ago
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Is this sentence correct:
1-We do have a rule, but it is a "weak rule", not applicable in all situations.
Does it mean:
a-We do have a rule, but it is a "weak rule", in other words, not applicable in all situations.
or:
b-We do have a rule, but it is a "weak rule", which is not applicable in all situations.
Gratefully,
Navi.
1-We do have a rule, but it is a "weak rule", not applicable in all situations.
Does it mean:
a-We do have a rule, but it is a "weak rule", in other words, not applicable in all situations.
or:
b-We do have a rule, but it is a "weak rule", which is not applicable in all situations.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
The sentence is correct. In my opinion, the sentence does not specifically state whether "weak rule" means limited applicability only, or if other weaknesses are involved. I'd say that means that your choice (b) is the correct one.
- The sentence is correct.
- In my opinion, the sentence does not specifically state whether "weak rule" means limited applicability only, or if other weaknesses are involved.
- I'd say that means that your choice (b) is the correct one.
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The sentence is correct.
In my opinion, the sentence does not specifically state whether "weak rule" means limited applicability only, or if other weaknesses are involved.
I'd say that means that your choice (b) is the correct one.
In my opinion, the sentence does not specifically state whether "weak rule" means limited applicability only, or if other weaknesses are involved.
I'd say that means that your choice (b) is the correct one.
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Thank you very much.
You are quite right. My question was incomplete and had neglected one possibility.
But is it possible that "weak rule" does not necessarily imply limited applicability at all?
It might be "a weak rule" and on top of that be of limited applicability. I think that is what my "b" means.
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You are quite right. My question was incomplete and had neglected one possibility.
But is it possible that "weak rule" does not necessarily imply limited applicability at all?
It might be "a weak rule" and on top of that be of limited applicability. I think that is what my "b" means.
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Right!
"Limited applicability" is a specific weakness, implying that in some cases the rule may fit or apply perfectly.
"A weak rule" may have one or more intrinsic flaws which render it generally inconclusive --- which is not to say that it isn't useful or helpful.
"Limited applicability" is a specific weakness, implying that in some cases the rule may fit or apply perfectly.
"A weak rule" may have one or more intrinsic flaws which render it generally inconclusive --- which is not to say that it isn't useful or helpful.
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