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Hela Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
same meaning?
Dear teachers,
Do the following sentences have the same meaning or are there some nuances ?
a) Please don’t let the dog sit in the front of the car.
b) I wish you wouldn’t let the dog sit…
c) I would be grateful if you wouldn’t let the dog sit…
Kind regards,
Hela
Do the following sentences have the same meaning or are there some nuances ?
a) Please don’t let the dog sit in the front of the car.
b) I wish you wouldn’t let the dog sit…
c) I would be grateful if you wouldn’t let the dog sit…
Kind regards,
Hela
Top answer
a and c have the same meaning. They are requesting that someone not let the dog in the front of the car. It is also possible that the dog is or has been in the front and someone is complaining about it.
- a and c have the same meaning.
- They are requesting that someone not let the dog in the front of the car.
- It is also possible that the dog is or has been in the front and someone is complaining about it.
- a is very direct, c is more tentative.
- b In this case, it is not a request, it is only possible to interpret it as a complaint.
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a and c have the same meaning. They are requesting that someone not let the dog in the front of the car. It is also possible that the dog is or has been in the front and someone is complaining about it. a is very direct, c is more tentative.
b In this case, it is not a request, it is only possible to interpret it as a complaint.
b In this case, it is not a request, it is only possible to interpret it as a complaint.
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