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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
'Or' or 'and?'
In the following sentence, 'or' and 'and' are both possible? Is one more suitable than the other?
Every time I go to Hawaii, I am often impressed by what I see and/or hear.
Every time I go to Hawaii, I am often impressed by what I see and/or hear.
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"and" seems more suitable to me. "Every time ... " is not a great combination.
- "and" seems more suitable to me.
- "Every time ...
- " is not a great combination.
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"and" seems more suitable to me.
"Every time ... often ..." is not a great combination.
"Every time ... often ..." is not a great combination.
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and more clearly indicates both.
or suggests possibly one but not the other.
You can say every time or often, but not both together. These words contradict each other.
or suggests possibly one but not the other.
You can say every time or often, but not both together. These words contradict each other.
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You guys are right!! 'every time' means 'always.' It never goes together with 'often.'
Thank you very much;-)
Thank you very much;-)
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