Just a shift in a word and what a difference it makes
@allknowing (153529)
India
November 10, 2022 6:10pm CST
"I will do it in a day" . "I will do it one day" The first sentence tells you that it will be done but the next one can go forever to do whatever is promised.
I marvel at the English language where we come across such amazing situations. The first sentence has the 'a' in it and next sentence has 'one' in it and what a difference it has made to the whole situation.
Can you think of any?
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@MarieCoyle (59258)
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11 Nov 22
There's a lot of sayings that can apply to this.
I do want to go.
I don't want to go.
I can do that right this minute.
I can't do that right this minute.
Leaving a key word out of a sentence usually changes it's entire meaning as well. I have a friend who does this a lot. She will text and leave a word or two out that leaves me shaking my head trying to figure out what she said.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
11 Nov 22
While I appreciate your effort yours is all about positive and negative expressly said but in the example I have given it is subtle. 'a day' and 'one day' both are assertive sentences.
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@MarieCoyle (59258)
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11 Nov 22
@allknowing
Yes, I thought of that. But often positive and negative are mixed up even in the way people talk at times.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
12 Nov 22
Don't be late or Be on time. Not just one word, but you get the idea.
