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Navitasan Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
It was repaired
Can one say:
1-He did not use his cellphone although it was repaired.
meaning:
He did not use it although it had been repaired and was in wroking condition,
Can one say:
2-He did not go out and play although he was cured.
meaning:
He did not go out and play although he had been cured and was in good health.
Gratefully,
Navi.
1-He did not use his cellphone although it was repaired.
meaning:
He did not use it although it had been repaired and was in wroking condition,
Can one say:
2-He did not go out and play although he was cured.
meaning:
He did not go out and play although he had been cured and was in good health.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
Hi, Yes, the context makes the meaning clear in both cases. But consider these examples. eg He missed the plane although he got a seat on a later one.
- Hi, Yes, the context makes the meaning clear in both cases.
- But consider these examples.
- eg He missed the plane although he got a seat on a later one.
- Here, the context shows that the order of events is 'reversed'.
- eg Tom did not kiss Mary although he hugged Betty.
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Hi,
Yes, the context makes the meaning clear in both cases.
But consider these examples.
eg He missed the plane although he got a seat on a later one.
Here, the context shows that the order of eve
Yes, the context makes the meaning clear in both cases.
But consider these examples.
eg He missed the plane although he got a seat on a later one.
Here, the context shows that the order of eve
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