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Optimus Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Like and Unlike
Hello.
Could you take a look at these sentences and tell me if I got their meanings right?
1. He isn't into music like John (John is into music).
2. He isn't into music like John is (John is into music).
3. He isn't into music, like John (John isn't into music).
4. He isn't into music, unlike John (John is into music).
And which of the following does sentence #5 mean?
5. He doesn't play the piano like John.
A. John doesn't play the piano, and he doesn't, either.
B. John plays the piano, but he doesn't.
C. He plays the piano differently than John does.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Could you take a look at these sentences and tell me if I got their meanings right?
1. He isn't into music like John (John is into music).
2. He isn't into music like John is (John is into music).
3. He isn't into music, like John (John isn't into music).
4. He isn't into music, unlike John (John is into music).
And which of the following does sentence #5 mean?
5. He doesn't play the piano like John.
A. John doesn't play the piano, and he doesn't, either.
B. John plays the piano, but he doesn't.
C. He plays the piano differently than John does.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Top answer
Hi Optimus You have nice sentences. In my opinion you are correct on all counts (1 through 4) and all the alternatives 5A, 5B and 5C are correct. English isn't the most exact of languages.
- Hi Optimus You have nice sentences.
- In my opinion you are correct on all counts (1 through 4) and all the alternatives 5A, 5B and 5C are correct.
- English isn't the most exact of languages.
- I've got a hunch that some members will disagree with me, though.
- CB
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Hi Optimus
You have nice sentences. In my opinion you are correct on all counts (1 through 4) and all the alternatives 5A, 5B and 5C are correct. English isn't the most exact of languages. I've got a hunch that some members will disagree with me, though.
CB
You have nice sentences. In my opinion you are correct on all counts (1 through 4) and all the alternatives 5A, 5B and 5C are correct. English isn't the most exact of languages. I've got a hunch that some members will disagree with me, though.
CB
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