Are these different? She decided not to buy the car. She didn't decide to buy the car.
M merosj New member Joined Mar 20, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Mar 20, 2014 #1 Are these different? She decided not to buy the car. She didn't decide to buy the car.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Mar 22, 2014 #2 Yes they are. In the first, she made definite decision against buying the car. In the second, she didn't decide to buy it, but there is nothing in that sentence that tells us she decided not to buy it. She may still be thinking about it.
Yes they are. In the first, she made definite decision against buying the car. In the second, she didn't decide to buy it, but there is nothing in that sentence that tells us she decided not to buy it. She may still be thinking about it.
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Mar 23, 2014 #3 In the temporary absence of the 'like' facility, I say that I agree with Mike.