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Usage of presupposition



 
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Usage of presupposition #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 25, 2010 14:28 pm   Usage of presupposition
 

Hello,I need your help to do this exercise,the theme is "presupposition".

Here is a task: Try your hand at being a tricky advertiser. Below are completely unsubstantiated claims about various products. For each one,write a line of advertisement that slips in the claim via presupposition. For the purpose of this exercise use full sentences. Your sentences can be declaratives,interrogatives or imperatives.

a)ZONKO cures insomnia.
b)HappyHavens Inn has beautiful views.
c)KISSGOOD eliminates bad breath.
d)NO-ANT kills ants.
e)Crook & Sons LTD employ skilled workers.
f)BLASTEX is not poisonous.
g)SHINO nourishes wood.
h)Dogs love YAPPY dog food.
i)Dentists use GRIN toothpaste.

Please,help me to do this task.
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Usage of presupposition #2 (permalink) Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:39 am   Usage of presupposition
 

HI Tamta, please try to do the task yourself first so we can then share our opinions and help you.

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