And strong were they.

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Jackson6612

#446785 Tue, 27 Nov 07 03:36 AM

Do the following sentences mean the same thing?

1: And strong were they.
2: And strong they were.

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Mister Micawber

#446793 Tue, 27 Nov 07 04:08 AM

Yes, and both are rather literary or poetic-- not to be used in an argumentative essay or in casual conversation with close acquaintances unless you are smiling broadly to share the joke.

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Jackson6612

#446811 Tue, 27 Nov 07 05:33 AM

Thank you, Mr Micawber.

Jackson6612