I'm beginning to wonder whether there are/aren't more disadvantages than advantages.

lhn · #1 (**permalink**) 06-Mar-2006, 15:11

I'm beginning to wonder whether there are more disadvantages than advantages.

I'm beginning to wonder whether there aren't more disadvantages than advantages.

Could you please explain to me what is the difference between ''are'' and ''aren't'' in meaning in this sentence?

Thanks in advance...

Casiopea · #2 (**permalink**) 06-Mar-2006, 15:17

the disadvantages outnumber the advantages
[1] I'm beginning to wonder whether there are more disadvantages than advantages.
=> are more (positive)

the advantages outnumber the disadvantages
I'm beginning to wonder whether there aren't more disadvantages than advantages.
=> aren't more (negative)

Hope that helps.

lhn · #3 (**permalink**) 06-Mar-2006, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casiopea

the disadvantages outnumber the advantages
[1] I'm beginning to wonder whether there are more disadvantages than advantages.
=> are more (positive)

the advantages outnumber the disadvantages
I'm beginning to wonder whether there aren't more disadvantages than advantages.
=> aren't more (negative)

Hope that helps.

thanks again Casiopea. You are a very kind person...

Casiopea · #4 (**permalink**) 06-Mar-2006, 15:35

You're most welcome, Ihn.


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