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Haohaoxuexi Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
sort of and some sort of
Can you explain me the difference between sort of and some sort of? and please give me examples.
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'Sort of' can be used as an adverb (usually modifying an adjective) with a meaning similar to 'a little bit', 'to a moderate degree' or 'somewhat': - She's sort of pretty. - It's sort of cold outside today. - That test was sort of difficult.
- 'Sort of' can be used as an adverb (usually modifying an adjective) with a meaning similar to 'a little bit', 'to a moderate degree' or 'somewhat': - She's sort of pretty.
- - It's sort of cold outside today.
- - That test was sort of difficult.
- Adding the word 'some' changes things.
- This phrase is used to modify and categorize a noun.
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'Sort of' can be used as an adverb (usually modifying an adjective) with a meaning similar to 'a little bit', 'to a moderate degree' or 'somewhat':
- She's sort of pretty.
- It's sort of cold outside today.
- That test was sort of difficult.
Adding the word 'some' changes things. This phrase is used to modify and categorize a noun. The word 'some' tends to
- She's sort of pretty.
- It's sort of cold outside today.
- That test was sort of difficult.
Adding the word 'some' changes things. This phrase is used to modify and categorize a noun. The word 'some' tends to
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