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Nananara Posted 5 years ago
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The meaning of "Can he always be wrong?"

hi.


Could you tell me which meaning is more appropriate in the following sentence, 1 or 2?


Can he always be wrong?
1=Is it always possible that he is wrong?
2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?

Thank you.

  

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Nananara Can he always be wrong? 1=Is it always possible that he is wrong? 2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?

— CalifJim

  • Nananara Can he always be wrong?
  • 1=Is it always possible that he is wrong?
  • 2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?
  • Both are possible.
  • We need to figure that out based on the context at the time it is said.
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NananaraCan he always be wrong?
1=Is it always possible that he is wrong?
2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?

Both are possible. We need to figure that out based on the context at the time it is said.

As a question, I'd say that it usually means 2.

CJ

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