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If you are going to use 'told' you need an obnject, for example:
He told them that Rahmin might have some food.
'let Rahmin have...' and 'that Rahmin might have...' are not the same idea.
He said that Rahmin could have some food.
He told them that Rahmin could have some food.
He told them to let Rahmin have some food.
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| #18 (permalink) Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:02 pm may/ might |
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| Beeesneees wrote: |
If you are going to use 'told' you need an obnject, for example:
He told them that Rahmin might have some food.
'let Rahmin have...' and 'that Rahmin might have...' are not the same idea.
He said that Rahmin could have some food.
He told them that Rahmin could have some food.
He told them to let Rahmin have some food. |
If I use "might" instead of "could"----
1.any problem?
2. Is there any difference in sense? |
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| #19 (permalink) Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:06 pm may/ might |
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Each change dilutes the original.
'Let Rahman have...' is very positive. There is no doubt that he should have some.
Use of 'might' is not so probable. 'May' would be better, but is still not so positive.
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| #20 (permalink) Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:25 pm may/ might |
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| Beeesneees wrote: |
| They aren't. There are many synonyms for 'said' but 'wished' is not one of them. Besides which, in the original sentences it is clear that the speaker wants a third person to be given food. In these sentences it sounds as if the wisher wants food for himself. |
It means if their is "said" in direct narration then I can not use "wished" in indirect sentence. correct? |
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| #21 (permalink) Sat Dec 31, 2011 13:18 pm may/ might |
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Strictly speaking, no.
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The old man said to me," May god bless you."
What is the Indirect narration of the above sentence? |
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| #23 (permalink) Mon Jan 02, 2012 18:03 pm may/ might |
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Tghat is one instance where 'wished' may be used, because the old man wishes god's blessing on you.
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Shuman said to Ram,"Let us do it".
What is the indirect narration of the above sentence. |
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