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JCDenton  #510238  Tue, 06 May 08 09:12 AM

Hi EF guys,

I just need an advice from you about one thing...


Typical question: "Does it really matters?": I only heard this question in the situations, where it
means typically: "Is it really important?" Anyway, can this question be also used in the situation,
where the speaker is asking someone whether something caused the events? Because I see in my dictionary
that matters = events..Can you please give me other examples, where this question can be used...


Thank you in advance...


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Mister Micawber  #510247  Tue, 06 May 08 09:25 AM
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The question is Does it really matter?
'Matter
' is a verb here, not an event The question cannot be used as you suggest, if I understand your suggestion.
  
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JCDenton  #510261  Tue, 06 May 08 09:49 AM

Thank you Mr.M.

I though it. Smile, but I wasn't sure. English still surprises me....Like in the case of my previous question. Usage of "like" word....  :-)

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