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Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
time sequence
1. When we arrived, Jan made some fresh coffee.
2. Jan made some fresh coffee when we arrived.
#1 implies that the arrival came before the coffee-making.
What about #2?
Does it also imply that the arrival came before the coffee-making?
2. Jan made some fresh coffee when we arrived.
#1 implies that the arrival came before the coffee-making.
What about #2?
Does it also imply that the arrival came before the coffee-making?
Top answer
To me, there is no difference in meaning between the sentences.
- To me, there is no difference in meaning between the sentences.
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To me, there is no difference in meaning between the sentences.
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Hi,
In both cases, the subject of the main clause is 'Jan'.
Bet wishes, Clive
In both cases, the subject of the main clause is 'Jan'.
Bet wishes, Clive
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