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MrPedantic

#203221 Sat, 04 Mar 06 11:21 PM

Yes; maybe:

1. Where's Teo?

— He's at home, because he's not feeling well.

2. Why is Teo still at home?

— He's at home because he's not feeling well.

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Teo

#203275 Sun, 05 Mar 06 05:22 AM

1. He didn't go there because his sister was going to be there. (He did go there, but not because his sister was going to be there.)

2. He didn't go there, because his sister was going to be there. (He did not go there, and he decided not to because his sister was going to be there.)

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Teo

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Thank you very much for your reply.

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#380431 Sat, 16 Jun 07 07:03 PM

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Yankee

#380536 Sun, 17 Jun 07 01:21 AM

Hi Teo

I agree with the interpretations of your sentences.

(I have no idea what Anon disagrees with.) Tongue Tied [:S]

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