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Photon Posted 6 years ago
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Nancy said, "To/For me, geometry is harder than algebra."

(1) Nancy said, "To me, geometry is harder than algebra."

(2) Nancy said, "For me, geometry is harder than algebra."

What is the difference in connotation between these two sentences?

  

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(1) doesn't sound right to me. (2) sounds OK. Photon What is the difference in connotation between these two sentences?

  • (1) doesn't sound right to me.
  • (2) sounds OK.
  • Photon What is the difference in connotation between these two sentences?
  • I don't think there is any difference.
  • I don't know why Nancy used "to", but it sounds like she means exactly the same thing as "for".
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(1) doesn't sound right to me. (2) sounds OK.

PhotonWhat is the difference in connotation between these two sentences?

I don't think there is any difference. I don't know why Nancy used "to", but it sounds like she means exactly the same thing as "for".

CJ

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