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Yellowstarstruck Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Negative Obligation
Hi. Are sentences 1 and 2 the same meaning? Is it the same level of strictness? Thanks, Fulvio
1. You musn't smoke.
2. No smoking.
Also 3 and 4.
3. You musn't swim.
4. No swimming.
1. You musn't smoke.
2. No smoking.
Also 3 and 4.
3. You musn't swim.
4. No swimming.
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"You mustn't smoke and "You mustn't swim" are both less strict and more advisory. "No smoking" and "No swimming" are absolute commands.
- "You mustn't smoke and "You mustn't swim" are both less strict and more advisory.
- "No smoking" and "No swimming" are absolute commands.
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"You mustn't smoke and "You mustn't swim" are both less strict and more advisory.
"No smoking" and "No swimming" are absolute commands.
"No smoking" and "No swimming" are absolute commands.
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