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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Synonymy of the sentence?
Hi,
Main sentence:
Although Qatar has won the right to host the 2022 World Cup, it is possible that the tournament will be held somewhere.
option a
The tournament of the 2022 World Cup, which Qatar has been granted the right to host, may take place in another country.
option b
There is a possibility that the 2022 World Cup could be held in any country, yet Qatar might have been granted the right to host it.
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Which one has the closest meaning to the main sentence above? I think option a is OK. What do you think?
Main sentence:
Although Qatar has won the right to host the 2022 World Cup, it is possible that the tournament will be held somewhere.
option a
The tournament of the 2022 World Cup, which Qatar has been granted the right to host, may take place in another country.
option b
There is a possibility that the 2022 World Cup could be held in any country, yet Qatar might have been granted the right to host it.
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Which one has the closest meaning to the main sentence above? I think option a is OK. What do you think?
Top answer
The original sentence needs to end with . . will be held somewhere else .
- The original sentence needs to end with .
- .
- will be held somewhere else .
- A is the better choice, although it has some awkward wording.
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The original sentence needs to end with . . . will be held somewhere else.
A is the better choice, although it has some awkward wording.
A is the better choice, although it has some awkward wording.
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