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Thfihe Posted 11 years ago
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When Harry made a pair of crutches, he broke his legs.
Hello,
I would like you to answer my question.
(a) When the oven reaches the correct temperature, the light goes out.
(b) When the light goes out, the oven reaches the correct temperature.
(c) When the light goes out, the oven has reached the correct temperature.
I have got the answer that all of (a-c) have the same meaning.
Then, all of (d-f) also have the same meaning?
(d) When Harry broke his leg, he made a pair of crutches.
(e) When Harry made a pair of crutches, he broke his legs.
(f) When Harry made a pair of crutches, he had broken his legs.
Thank you in advance.
I would like you to answer my question.
(a) When the oven reaches the correct temperature, the light goes out.
(b) When the light goes out, the oven reaches the correct temperature.
(c) When the light goes out, the oven has reached the correct temperature.
I have got the answer that all of (a-c) have the same meaning.
Then, all of (d-f) also have the same meaning?
(d) When Harry broke his leg, he made a pair of crutches.
(e) When Harry made a pair of crutches, he broke his legs.
(f) When Harry made a pair of crutches, he had broken his legs.
Thank you in advance.
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( a) is the best description of the light sensing the oven's temperature. ( b) is not a good description of what happens with the light. ( c) is OK, but it assumes this: When the light goes out, you know that the oven has reached the correct temperature.
- ( a) is the best description of the light sensing the oven's temperature.
- ( b) is not a good description of what happens with the light.
- ( c) is OK, but it assumes this: When the light goes out, you know that the oven has reached the correct temperature.
- ( d) is a good description of the events.
- after Harry broke his leg, he wanted to get around, so he make himself some crutches.
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( a) is the best description of the light sensing the oven's temperature.
( b) is not a good description of what happens with the light.
( c) is OK, but it assumes this: When the light goes out, you know that the oven has reached the correct temperature.
( d) is a good description of the events. after Harry broke his leg, he wanted to get around, so he make himself some c
( b) is not a good description of what happens with the light.
( c) is OK, but it assumes this: When the light goes out, you know that the oven has reached the correct temperature.
( d) is a good description of the events. after Harry broke his leg, he wanted to get around, so he make himself some c
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Thank you for your reply.
Your comment, especially the one about (c), is interesting and helpful.
Your comment, especially the one about (c), is interesting and helpful.
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