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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

More vs. some more

A. Can I have more bags, please?

B. Can I have some more bags, please?

C. Can I have more ketchup, please?
D. Can I have some more ketchup, please?

1. What is the difference between the sentences in each pair above?
2. Which ones are grammatical?
3. Which is more natural in each pair?

By the way, I've given two pairs of examples, the first pair with the countable noun 'bags' and the second with the uncountable noun 'ketchup'. I wonder if the answer in each question above would differ taking into account the type of noun. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
  

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1. -- No difference in meaning. 'Some' is more natural, less formal.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1.
  • -- No difference in meaning.
  • 'Some' is more natural, less formal.
  • 2.
  • - - All are fine.
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1. What is the difference between the sentences in each pair above?-- No difference in meaning. 'Some' is more natural, less formal.

2. Which ones are grammatical?-- All are fine.

3. Which is more natural in each pair?-- See #1


By the way, I've given two pairs of examples, the first pair with the countable noun 'bags' and the second with th
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Thank you for the answers. I now understand.
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