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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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So sharply

Pelicans have large wings that bend sharply when they are flying.
Does "sharply" here mean "quickly"?

Pelicans' beaks are long, so their faces look peculiar and old.
Does "so" mean "also"
  

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Does "sharply" here mean "quickly"? No; they bend to an acute angle. Does "so" mean "also" No; it means 'therefore'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Does "sharply" here mean "quickly"?
  • No; they bend to an acute angle.
  • Does "so" mean "also" No; it means 'therefore'.
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AnonymousPelicans have large wings that bend sharply when they are flying.Does "sharply" here mean "quickly"?
No; they bend to an acute angle.
AnonymousPelicans' beaks are long, so their faces look peculiar and old.Does "so" mean "also"
No; it means 'therefore'.
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Sharply can mean quickly ("Look sharp!" = "Hurry up!") but that's not what it means here. It refers to the shape of the wing, like a sharp bend in a road. 'So' here is being used like 'therefore', not 'also'.
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