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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Which sentence is better?
Hi, please tell me which of the following two sentences is better.
(1) I cannot afford to buy a car for financial reasons.
(2) I cannot afford to buy a car for economical reasons.
Also, is there any difference in meaning between these two examples?
(1) I cannot afford to buy a car for financial reasons.
(2) I cannot afford to buy a car for economical reasons.
Also, is there any difference in meaning between these two examples?
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I'm not aware of any nuance of difference. My style, however, would be to put "for *** reasons" at the beginning of the sentence. Otherwise, it seems to modify 'car' rather than the ability to buy.
- I'm not aware of any nuance of difference.
- My style, however, would be to put "for *** reasons" at the beginning of the sentence.
- Otherwise, it seems to modify 'car' rather than the ability to buy.
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I'm not aware of any nuance of difference. My style, however, would be to put "for *** reasons" at the beginning of the sentence. Otherwise, it seems to modify 'car' rather than the ability to buy.
[I am particularly aware of this in death notices which say, "there will be no services at John's request." My question then is, "O.K., where will they be?"
[I am particularly aware of this in death notices which say, "there will be no services at John's request." My question then is, "O.K., where will they be?"
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