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Contraposition Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Mind not

"Did she mind not getting the job?"

What does it mean? In what situation is one likely to ask this question?

  

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'Not getting the job' is the key here. She did not get offered the job that she was hoping to get or applied for. Was it important to her that she did not get offered the job?

— David Hatton

  • 'Not getting the job' is the key here.
  • She did not get offered the job that she was hoping to get or applied for.
  • Was it important to her that she did not get offered the job?
  • The question asks whether she wanted the job or was not bothered.
  • If you ask a friend or colleague about a job they did not get, you may wonder whether it matters to them or whether they are upset.
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'Not getting the job' is the key here. She did not get offered the job that she was hoping to get or applied for.

Was it important to her that she did not get offered the job?

The question asks whether she wanted the job or was not bothered. If you ask a friend or colleague about a job they did not get, you may wonder whether it matters to them or whether they are upset. 'Did

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contraposition"Did she mind not getting the job?"

Let's look at the use of this gerund (getting).

Getting the job is what she wanted. That is why she applied for it.

Not getting the job was disappointing. She got a rejection email. She was not happy.


Now, let's look at the verb "mind." = "Will it bother yo

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