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Where are we going?
(1)Let's go somewhere warm.
(2)Anywhere/somewhere.
(3)Let's go anywhere warm.
Can I say (3)?
If I say (1), I mean I want to go out but I haven't had any idea where to go yet. If I say 'anywhere,' I mean it
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Your confirmation is the most precious.
What about this?
(1)If you need some money, I will lend you some. (2)If you need any money, I will lend you some.
The book says when the indefinite adjective is embedded in an if-clause, use 'any'.
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I'm going to the grocery store at the corner.
(1)Can I get you anything?
Correct. The speaker doesn't presume that the hearer needs some stuff.
(2)Can I get you something?
Correct. The speaker presumes that the hearer may need some
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Davkett wrote:
Eat soup gets 86,000 google hits...the popular choice.
(I'd risk a choking attack if I were to drink all those chunky styles.)
Hi, Davlett,
What about beef broth?
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Nona, you've just made my day warmer! Don't forget to wear warm clothing.
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Thanks, Danyoo and rishonly.
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Why don't you drink soup? Eating soup sounds like a barbarian!
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Do you eat vitamin C or take vitamin C?
Thanks,
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A Paco has made my day. Which Paco? The Paco on englishforums. But do the Paco/Pacos all make your day? Not exactly. This Paco is different.
Here, a Paco refers to a specific Paco. The Paco and Pacos are Pacos in general.
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A computer has revolutionized publishing.
One of my gramar books says it's incorrect.
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