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Roky0071 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
What is the difference in meaning between the two sentences?
1. I read an English book.
2. I read a book on English.
Now my questions are as follows
a. what's the difference in meaning between the two sentences above?
b. If there is any difference in meaning, then when/in which situations should I use them?
Top answer
"an English book" is a book (on any subject) written in the English lanuage and/or written/published in England. "a book on English" is a book (in any language) about the English language.
- "an English book" is a book (on any subject) written in the English lanuage and/or written/published in England.
- "a book on English" is a book (in any language) about the English language.
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"an English book" is a book (on any subject) written in the English lanuage and/or written/published in England.
"a book on English" is a book (in any language) about the English language.
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