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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Why did you know that?

0I'd appreciate it if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.02br
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00Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference? (Sorry no context.)02br
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00A: How did you know that?02br
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00B: Why did you know that?0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference? )02font 02br 02br 01font 00A: How did you know that?

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00Are the following 2 sentences correct?
  • If so, what's the difference?
  • )02font 02br 02br 01font 00A: How did you know that?
  • 02font 00 If you want the same meaning as A, no.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00A: How did you know that? 02font00OK.02br
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01font00B: Why did you know that?02font
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01cite10Anonymous12cite10Why did you know that?12blockquote
10 No! The question "Why?" is not appropriate when there's no significant volitional component in the sentence or when the person would not have any particular purpose for being in a given state.02br
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00Basically, you can't sensibl
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