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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
people vs they
Do these 2 sentences have the same meaning?
1. In my dictionary, people say that.
2. In my dictionary, they say that.
If not, what is the difference in meaning between them?
Quoc
1. In my dictionary, people say that.
2. In my dictionary, they say that.
If not, what is the difference in meaning between them?
Quoc
Top answer
Both are awkward. Where did you get it from? Use: My dictionary says that ...
- Both are awkward.
- Where did you get it from?
- Use: My dictionary says that ...
- (a bit informal, but OK)
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Both are awkward. Where did you get it from?
Use:
My dictionary says that ... (a bit informal, but OK)
Use:
My dictionary says that ... (a bit informal, but OK)
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You wouldn't use people or they in this context. A dictionary is an it.
But to take a more relevant example
In England, people say that. In England, they say that.
No difference in meaning.
But to take a more relevant example
In England, people say that. In England, they say that.
No difference in meaning.
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