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Sitifan Posted 10 years ago
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Who do you know who lives like that?

1. Who do you think lives like that? (correct)
2. Who do you know lives like that? (incorrect)
3. Do you think who lives like that? (incorrect)
4. Do you know who lives like that? (correct)
5. Who do you know who lives like that? (correct)
6. Who do you think who lives like that? (correct)
Do native speakers agree with my judgment of correctness?
  

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#2 is possible in a similar sense to #1 but with "think" (uncertain) strengthened to "know" (certain). However, depending on context, it is perhaps more likely to be understood as a loose way of saying #5. #6 is not right.

— GPY

  • #2 is possible in a similar sense to #1 but with "think" (uncertain) strengthened to "know" (certain).
  • However, depending on context, it is perhaps more likely to be understood as a loose way of saying #5.
  • #6 is not right.
  • I agree with the others.
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#2 is possible in a similar sense to #1 but with "think" (uncertain) strengthened to "know" (certain). However, depending on context, it is perhaps more likely to be understood as a loose way of saying #5.

#6 is not right.

I agree with the others.
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