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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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That was the first time he (had) visited New York?
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I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.
Of the following 3 sentences (A, B, and C), which is the same in meaning as D / E?
D: That was his first visit to New York.
E: That was the first time he (had) visited New York?
A: He visited New York for the first time that time.
B: He visited New York for the first time on that day.
C: He visited New York for the first time on that occasion.
If none of these is the same in meaning as D / E, please write the right sentence using "He visited New York for the first time".
I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.
Of the following 3 sentences (A, B, and C), which is the same in meaning as D / E?
D: That was his first visit to New York.
E: That was the first time he (had) visited New York?
A: He visited New York for the first time that time.
B: He visited New York for the first time on that day.
C: He visited New York for the first time on that occasion.
If none of these is the same in meaning as D / E, please write the right sentence using "He visited New York for the first time".
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There is no reason why all of A, B and C could not be synonymous with D and E. The only reservation I have is that B specifies ' day '.
- There is no reason why all of A, B and C could not be synonymous with D and E.
- The only reservation I have is that B specifies ' day '.
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There is no reason why all of A, B and C could not be synonymous with D and E. The only reservation I have is that B specifies 'day'.
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--I see your explanation well. But how about this one? --- He was visiting New York for the first time that day [on that occasion]. Does this sentence express the same situation as the above sentences?
One more question----- Are these sentences the same in meaning?
C: This is the first time he has visited New York.
D: Today he is visiting New York for the first time.
One more question----- Are these sentences the same in meaning?
C: This is the first time he has visited New York.
D: Today he is visiting New York for the first time.
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--I see. But what I'd like to ask is whether A is the same as B in meaning.
A: This is the first time he has visited New York.
B: Today he is visiting New York for the first time.
A: This is the first time he has visited New York.
B: Today he is visiting New York for the first time.
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AnonymousA: This is the first time he has visited New York.In sentence A the subject is already in New York and may have already been there for some time.
B: Today he is visiting New York for the first time.
In sentence B the visit started/will start today.
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