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  1. 11-Oct-2003, 11:58 #1
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    Default a book for anyone

    Are this sentences correct:
    1-This is a book for anyone.
    2-This is a book for everyone.
  2. 11-Oct-2003, 13:05 #2
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    Default my view..

    I think they are both okay....
  3. 11-Oct-2003, 17:25 #3
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    They are both grammatical sentences, but the first one seems incomplete.

    :)
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    Default Re: a book for anyone

    Quote Originally Posted by FW
    Are this sentences correct:
    1-This is a book for anyone.
    2-This is a book for everyone.
    "everyone" refers all people in all groups, whereas "anyone" refers to any one person in one specific group. That is, you need to define the group that 'anyone' refers to. For example,

    1-This book is for anyone who wants to buy it.

    :)
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    Default Re: a book for anyone

    Quote Originally Posted by Casiopea
    "Everyone" refers to all people in all groups, whereas "anyone" refers to any one person in one specific group. That is, you need to define the group that 'anyone' refers to. For example,

    1-This book is for anyone who wants to buy it.

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    That is an excellent explanation.

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