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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

Thank you

(i) Thank you.

(ii) Thank you!

What's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)?

  

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anonymous What's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)? The meaning is the same. " is an attempt to convey the way in which "Thank you" is said, namely, with a tone of voice that shows enthusiasm.

  • anonymous What's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)?
  • The meaning is the same.
  • " is an attempt to convey the way in which "Thank you" is said, namely, with a tone of voice that shows enthusiasm.
  • With just the period (full stop) only a neutral tone of voice is suggested.
  • CJ
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anonymousWhat's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)?

The meaning is the same. The punctuation "!" is an attempt to convey the way in which "Thank you" is said, namely, with a tone of voice that shows enthusiasm. With just the period (full stop) only a neutral tone of voice is suggested.

CJ

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