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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Usage of Even


1) Even you should buy a gift for her.

2) You should buy a gift even for her.

I think that in the examples, when even modifies you or for her, there is a slight meaning difference. But I have learned that there is no meaning difference between 'You should buy a gift even for her' and 'You should buy a gift for even her' and I agree with this, but I can feel some difference in the examples. What do you experts think?

Thank you so much and I hope I do not bother you a lot.

  

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1) Even you should buy a gift for her. = You are the least likely person to buy her a gift. = She is the least likely person you should buy a gift for.

  • 1) Even you should buy a gift for her.
  • = You are the least likely person to buy her a gift.
  • = She is the least likely person you should buy a gift for.
  • 3) You should buy a gift for even her.
  • = as #2.
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1) Even you should buy a gift for her. = You are the least likely person to buy her a gift.
2) You should buy a gift even for her.= She is the least likely person you should buy a gift for.
3) You should buy a gift for even her. = as #2.

Does that help? I am not clear on what concerns you.
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Thank you so much and you have solved my concern clearly. Great!!! Thank you again.Emotion: wink

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