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Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
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: | Yeah, that would work.
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