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Tydexwang Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

To finish a book

Hi,

If somebody says that he will finish the book in a week, does he mean that he will finish reading or finish writing a book? Or both are right depending on context?

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tydexwang If somebody says that he will finish the book in a week, does he mean that he will finish reading or finish writing a book? Or both are right depending on context? The last.

— Avangi

  • tydexwang If somebody says that he will finish the book in a week, does he mean that he will finish reading or finish writing a book?
  • Or both are right depending on context?
  • The last.
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tydexwangIf somebody says that he will finish the book in a week, does he mean that he will finish reading or finish writing a book? Or both are right depending on context?
The last.
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Hi, Avangi:

Thanks fofr reply. But by saying the latter, do you mean writing a book is right or both are right?
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It could mean either reading the book or writing the book.
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tydexwangBut by saying the latter,
Sorry, tydex. I see you were only four minutes behind me!
I wrote "the latter," and realized your first option had two choices (making three in all),
so I changed it to "the last."
You were too quick for me! - A.
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Thank you, Avangi. It's always exciting to get immediate reply.
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