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Tara2 Posted 7 years ago
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Why don't you put on some nail polish
Why is "some" needed here? What is the difference if "some" be omitted?
Why don't you put on some nail polish?
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Why don't you put on some nail polish? This sounds like you are talking about right now, today. maybe you are going to a party today.
- Why don't you put on some nail polish?
- This sounds like you are talking about right now, today.
- maybe you are going to a party today.
- Why don't you put on nail polish?
- This could mean the above, but it could also mean Why do you never put on nail polish?
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Why don't you put on some nail polish? This sounds like you are talking about right now, today. maybe you are going to a party today.
Why don't you put on nail polish? This could mean the above, but it could also mean Why do you never put on nail polish? The context will usually indicate which meaning is intended.
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