Which interpretation is correct ?
Hi~ In the following paragraph, I don't understand the structure of the part highlighted in blue.
Which of the two ways to interpret the sentence is correct or better?
And if possilbe, let me know the reason.
Thank you~
1) [ Storing information in an efficient manner means only that the data are stored in the brain, ] but they may not be easily retrievable.
2) Storing information in an efficient manner means only [ that the data are stored in the brain, but they may not be easily retrievable. ]
[The context]
The first time two neurons communicate, the connection is weak and inefficient. Each time the process is repeated, the connection becomes stronger and more efficient. Storing information in an efficient manner means only that the data are stored in the brain, but they may not be easily retrievable. What is not easily retrievable is unlikely to be applied.
Top answer
Hi The first is correct: the scope of "means" does not extend to the end of the sentence. The comma and the 'but' imply: ... but it does not necessarily mean that the data are easily retrievable.
- Hi The first is correct: the scope of "means" does not extend to the end of the sentence.
- The comma and the 'but' imply: ...
- but it does not necessarily mean that the data are easily retrievable.
- Dave
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Hi
The first is correct: the scope of "means" does not extend to the end of the sentence. The comma and the 'but' imply:
... but it does not necessarily mean that the data are easily retrievable.
Dave
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