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Reply Thu 24 Jan, 2008 09:04 pm
Are the sentences all correct and carry about the same meaning?

Is 'all' needed? Is 'carry' correctly used?

Many thanks.
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Reply Thu 24 Jan, 2008 09:09 pm
If we delete the issue of whether the objects are correct, your sentence reads, "Are your sentences carry about the same meaning?"

I think it flows better as "Are all of the sentences correct, and do they carry about the same meaning?"
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Reply Thu 24 Jan, 2008 09:25 pm
Are the sentences all correct and carry about the same meaning?

We don't really need "all" because the word "sentences" is plural, indicating more than one sentence.

There could be a slightly different meaning if "all" is included, such "as are the sentences completely correct or only partially correct."
This is a minor difference and one not to be concerned about as most English speakers would understand the question from the context.

"and carry about" is less correct. I would prefer "and do they carry the same meaning"


Are the sentences correct and do they carry the same meaning?
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Reply Thu 24 Jan, 2008 09:35 pm
Thanks for your replies.
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