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Deborahjeong Posted 9 years ago
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Reference to noun meaning?

How do you do? I have a question regarding the following sentence:We would appreciate any assistance your office can provide, including references to real estate agents.In the sentence, when paraphrasing the underlined phrase reference to, what does it exactly mean, the mentioning of real estate agents' names OR the recommending of their names? Which one is correct, mentioning or recommending? Could you help me understand the phrase? Thanks.
  

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In the sentence, what does it exactly mean, the mentioning of real estate agents' names OR the recommending of their names? There is no sure way of telling which is meant. You will have to negotiate meaning with the writer.

  • In the sentence, what does it exactly mean, the mentioning of real estate agents' names OR the recommending of their names?
  • There is no sure way of telling which is meant.
  • You will have to negotiate meaning with the writer.
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deborahjeongWe would appreciate any assistance your office can provide, including references to real estate agents.In the sentence, what does it exactly mean, the mentioning of real estate agents' names OR the recommending of their names?

There is no sure way of telling which is meant. You will have to negotiate meaning with the writer.

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