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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
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We were crammed four to an office.
What is the exact meaning of this sentence?
1. The room is too small that it is not possible for four people to be in the room at a time.
2. It is possible for four people to be in the room, but very inconvenient.
1. The room is too small that it is not possible for four people to be in the room at a time.
2. It is possible for four people to be in the room, but very inconvenient.
Top answer
Number 2 comes closest, but there is an area of subjectivity that can not be addressed without more context. "
- Number 2 comes closest, but there is an area of subjectivity that can not be addressed without more context.
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Number 2 comes closest, but there is an area of subjectivity that can not be addressed without more context.
In any event, N° 1 does not convey the meaning because crammed indicates that "we" were inside of the office and thus possible to be "in the room."
In any event, N° 1 does not convey the meaning because crammed indicates that "we" were inside of the office and thus possible to be "in the room."
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