The only word I am allowed to use
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Which of the following sentences is correct and have the meaning of not being able to use the N word because your black friend doesn't allow you to use the word and he might get mad if you use the word in his presence?
The only N word I am allowed to use in front of him is No.
The only N word I am allowed to use in his presence is No.
The only N word I am allowed to use before him is No.
The only N word I am allowed to use when he's around is No.
Thanks.
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Your question boils down to asking whether the following expressions are equivalent in the given context. in front of him, in his presence, before him, when he's around And the answer is 'yes'. Nevertheless, "The only N word ...
- Your question boils down to asking whether the following expressions are equivalent in the given context.
- in front of him, in his presence, before him, when he's around And the answer is 'yes'.
- Nevertheless, "The only N word ...
- is No " makes no sense.
- What about the words never, new, nine, nervous, not, nice, or nickel ?
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Your question boils down to asking whether the following expressions are equivalent in the given context.
in front of him, in his presence, before him, when he's around
And the answer is 'yes'.
Nevertheless, "The only N word ... is No" makes no sense. What about the words never, new, nine, nervous, not, nice, or nickel? Your sentence
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