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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Dear Teachers,

I have a question.

A: Is there a book on the desk?

(1) B: Yes, there is. There are two books on the desk.

(2) B: No, there isn't. There are two books on the desk.

Which answer is correct?

Thank you for your help!
  

Top answer

Hi, I have a question. A: Is there a book on the desk? (1) B: Yes, there is.

  • Hi, I have a question.
  • A: Is there a book on the desk?
  • (1) B: Yes, there is.
  • There are two books on the desk.
  • (2) B: No, there isn't.
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Hi,
I have a question.

A: Is there a book on the desk?

(1) B: Yes, there is. There are two books on the desk.

(2) B: No, there isn't. There are two books on the desk.

Which answer is correct? Both are correct English.

#2 is a matter of logic and perception, rather th
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I think #2 is more correctly

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