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    Default might he do it or not

    Can one say:
    1-Might he do it or not?
    instead of:
    2-Is there a possibility that he might do it or isn't there?

    Can one say:
    3-Must he go out or not?
    instead of:
    4-Does he have to go out or not?

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    Default Re: might he do it or not

    Quote Originally Posted by navi tasan View Post
    Can one say:
    1-Might he do it or not?...instead of: ...2-Is there a possibility that he might do it or isn't there?
    One can
    Can one say:...
    3-Must he go out or not?
    '''instead of: ..4-Does he have to go out or not?
    One can.

    For me, the most natural forms would be:
    Is it possible that he'll do it, or not?......Does he have to go out, or not?
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