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Old 08-Mar-2004, 20:28
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Originally Posted by RonBee
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I don't remember three things that happened that night.
I wouldn't say that sentence is ambiguous, but it is somewhat odd. Much more likely would be:
  • I don't remember what happened last night.
Or:
  • I don't remember anything that happened last night.
If the person doesn't remember what happened, how does he know it was three things he doesn't remember?

:wink:
I agree, but we do say things like that facetiously at times. I had Mrs. Jones in the third grade. I couldn't tell you three things that she taught me. :wink: :wink:
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