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Shravanmm Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of this sentence please

Dear teachers,

1. I will take two drags from your cigarette.

2. I will take two puffs from your cigarette.

Are first and second sentecne mean same? If no please tell me the meaning of first sentence.

Thank you.
  

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shravanmm Dear teachers,1. 2. Are first and second sentecne mean same?

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  • shravanmm Dear teachers,1.
  • 2.
  • Are first and second sentecne mean same?
  • Thank you.
  • Both are grammatical, but sound a bit odd to me.
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shravanmmDear teachers,1. I will take two drags from your cigarette.2. I will take two puffs from your cigarette.Are first and second sentecne mean same? If no please tell me the meaning of first sentence.Thank you.
Both are grammatical, but sound a bit odd to me. Why would I let you take my cigarette in the first place ? It makes more sense if you ask : Could
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Generally when you say 2 drags it means 2 long inhalations of the cigarette. 2 puffs imply that they would be 2 short inhalations of the cigarette.
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