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Jacobk Posted 15 years ago
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What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences? HE'S your boyfriend? He's YOUR boyfriend? He's your BOYFRIEND?
My answers:
1. The listener is surprised because she is being told something that her friend should tell her boyfriend.
2.The listener is shocked and in disbelief that his/her friend is dating a certain guy.
3. The listener is surpised to find out that his/her friend is dating a certain guy.
Thanks in advance,
Jacobk
My answers:
1. The listener is surprised because she is being told something that her friend should tell her boyfriend.
2.The listener is shocked and in disbelief that his/her friend is dating a certain guy.
3. The listener is surpised to find out that his/her friend is dating a certain guy.
Thanks in advance,
Jacobk
Top answer
HE'S your boyfriend? -- I thought someone else was your boyfriend. He's YOUR boyfriend?
- HE'S your boyfriend?
- -- I thought someone else was your boyfriend.
- He's YOUR boyfriend?
- -- I thought he was someone else's boyfriend.
- He's your BOYFRIEND?
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HE'S your boyfriend? -- I thought someone else was your boyfriend.
He's YOUR boyfriend? -- I thought he was someone else's boyfriend.
He's your BOYFRIEND? -- I thought he was your brother/husband/hair dresser.
He's YOUR boyfriend? -- I thought he was someone else's boyfriend.
He's your BOYFRIEND? -- I thought he was your brother/husband/hair dresser.
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