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sabrina5311
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Please help me!
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Dear colleagues,
I have a question. Please help me!
Does "I am a poor student" mean "I am not a good student"?
Thank you,
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14 Dec 2013
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MoodyMoody
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"I am a poor student" can mean "I am not a good student," but it can also mean "I am a student who doesn �t have much money." It can even mean "Pity me." You should be able to decide which meaning is correct from the context.
For example: "I am a poor student. I don �t think I can win a scholarship." This is your meaning, not a good student.
"I am a poor student. I have $50,000 in student loans and I eat a lot of ramen noodles." This is a student who needs money.
"I am a poor student. I have three papers due and two final exams tomorrow, and I�m not ready!" This student is looking for sympathy. |
14 Dec 2013
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sabrina5311
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Hi Moodymoody,
Thank you for your answer. I really appreciate it.
Cheers, |
15 Dec 2013
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