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miss noor
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mix questions
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Hi,
please
I want another meaning of : A close friend
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Must the answer In the negative questions be yes ?
e.g. Don�t you think it is bad ?
So when we use negative questions
please help me
Thanks in advance |
17 Apr 2009
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HARIM
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Hi Noor,
A close friend can be an intimate friend or one of the best friends;but all depend on the context.We use negative questions when we expect negative answers,and short answers to them are often ambiguous.
Have a nice weekend
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17 Apr 2009
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karitadeangel
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You can say bosom friends (meaning very close) or kindred spirits (which does not necessarily means they are couple)
As regards negative questions I agree with harim. It has to do with the speakers expectations, but obviuosly the answer may differ.
Hope it helps! =) |
17 Apr 2009
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