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Old 22-Sep-2006, 08:12
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Hi,

I have a question!!

How much do you want to do it?

I think this sentence is ambiguous because it can have two different meanings.

Don't you think so? Could you give me a help?
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What are the two meaning to you? It sounds like a question about motivation to me.
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Old 22-Sep-2006, 14:11
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What are the two meaning to you? It sounds like a question about motivation to me.
Right! I definitely agree with you. But someone said it meant "How much money do you want to do it?".

What do you think of the idea? Considering the argument, I got confused.

Thanks tdol.
(It've been a long time since I posted up some questions. How are you there, in Japan? I've already been fall here in Korea. Take care!)
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Old 23-Sep-2006, 08:38
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For money, I'd say 'How much do you want to do it for?' However, in spoken English I could see the question being used for money because in speech you could have a mini pause between the two halves that would make the meaning clearer.

PS, I'm fine, though I am now in Cambodia so we have the rainy season not fall. Take care.
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