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Niue Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

No one is sure yet.

Hi!
I read the following script in a TOEIC book:

"24. Do you have any idea who might run for the new committee member?
(A) No one is sure yet.
(B) It meets once a month.
(C) The safety committee.

(Answer: A)"
((Pagoda TOEIC 1000 questions, LC, p. 202))

Which is the correct interpretation of of A?
#1. No one is sure who might run for the new committee member.
#2. No one is sure to run for the new committee member.

I think you, native speakers, NEVER say "No one is sure." to express 'No one is sure to do sth.'
When you say "No one is sure.", it ALWAYS means 'No one knows for sure.'

What do you think?
Am I right?
  

Top answer

#1. #2. No one is sure to run for the new committee member.

— Fivejedjon

  • #1.
  • #2.
  • No one is sure to run for the new committee member.
  • Both interpretations are possible.
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NiueWhich is the correct interpretation of of A?#1. No one is sure who might run for the new committee member.#2. No one is sure to run for the new committee member.
Both interpretations are possible.
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Do you really think so?
I don't think both are possible.
At least, in the above context, only #1 is the correct interpretation.
I wonder what other NATIVE speakers think about my question in the above.
Please, help me...
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Well, to me only #1 makes sense.
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NiueAt least, in the above context, only #1 is the correct interpretation.
That may be your feeling. Mine is that the second, while rather less likely, is possible.
NiueI wonder what other NATIVE speakers think about my question in the above
So do I. I am always interested in what my fellow native speakers have to say. There
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