Seiichi MYOGA
Junior Member
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2008
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- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- Japanese
- Home Country
- Japan
- Current Location
- Japan
Hi,
Please compare the two sentences below.
(1) The creature I saw was no bigger than a dog (not a horse).
(2) The creature I saw was no bigger than a dog (not a mouse).
My bet is:
(1) works but (2) doesn't.
Do you agree?
Thank you in advance
Seiichi MYOGA
The intended meaning is that the creature I saw was the same size as a dog (but not a horse/mouse). Please tell us if it is better to put "and ( or but)" before "not" in (1) and (2).
Please compare the two sentences below.
(1) The creature I saw was no bigger than a dog (not a horse).
(2) The creature I saw was no bigger than a dog (not a mouse).
My bet is:
(1) works but (2) doesn't.
Do you agree?
Thank you in advance
Seiichi MYOGA
The intended meaning is that the creature I saw was the same size as a dog (but not a horse/mouse). Please tell us if it is better to put "and ( or but)" before "not" in (1) and (2).