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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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It seems only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary.

What is meant by 'only'?
  

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"Only" is equivalent to "merely" in that sentence. "It's only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary" implies that it is the right thing to do to ask students to buy a dictionary. It means that "asking the students to buy a dictionary" is reasonable and fair; it is not too much to expect of them.

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  • "Only" is equivalent to "merely" in that sentence.
  • "It's only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary" implies that it is the right thing to do to ask students to buy a dictionary.
  • It means that "asking the students to buy a dictionary" is reasonable and fair; it is not too much to expect of them.
  • It's only fair that you do your share of the housework.
  • It's only natural to worry about one's financial security.
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"Only" is equivalent to "merely" in that sentence.

"It's only reasonable to ask students to buy a dictionary" implies that it is the right thing to do to ask students to buy a dictionary.
It means that "asking the students to buy a dictionary" is reasonable and fair; it is not too much to expect of them.

It's only fair that you do your share of the housework.
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