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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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A commentator said
Is that how it reads in the rule book?

I think he means 'Is that what it says in the rule book'.

Is this natural?
Is that how it reads in the rule book?

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Anonymous Is that how it reads in the rule book? This is natural. The writer is asking about the details of the wording.

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  • Anonymous Is that how it reads in the rule book?
  • This is natural.
  • The writer is asking about the details of the wording.
  • (a lawyer's question) Anonymous I think he means 'Is that what it says in the rule book'.
  • This version is much more casual, and may or may not be asking for details.
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AnonymousIs that how it reads in the rule book?
This is natural. The writer is asking about the details of the wording. (a lawyer's question)
AnonymousI think he means 'Is that what it says in the rule book'.
This version is much more casual, and may or may not be asking for details.
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A commentator said "Is that how it reads in the rule book?" I think he means 'Is that what it says in the rule book?'. yes
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