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Navitasan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

The problems of...

Are '1' and '2' correct with the given meanings:

1) He was thinking about the problem of his wife and that man.
Meaning: He was thinking about the problem which was his wife's affair with that man.

2) He was thinking about the problems of his wife and other men.
Meaning: He was thinking about the problems which were his wife's affairs with other men.

Gratefully,
Navi.
  

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navitasan Are '1' and '2' correct with the given meanings They do not necessarily refer to any 'affairs'.

— Mister Micawber

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navitasanAre '1' and '2' correct with the given meanings
They do not necessarily refer to any 'affairs'.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Micawber, for all your replies,

Yes. I guess the meaning is wider. It could be any type of relationship.
Is that correct?

Gratefully,
Navi.
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navitasanYes. I guess the meaning is wider. It could be any type of relationship.Is that correct?
Right.
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