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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Two interpretations?

1, Can it really be true?

2. Can it be really true?

Do you see a difference in meaning between those sentences?

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Top answer

I'd say the difference is the same as between: 1. It really is true. 2.

  • I'd say the difference is the same as between: 1.
  • It really is true.
  • 2.
  • It is really true.
  • In 1.
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I'd say the difference is the same as between:

1. It really is true.
2. It is really true.

In 1. the emphasis is on the fact that something is true.
In 2. the emphasis is on the adjective "true".
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