Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Do these three sentences carry the same meaning?
Do these three sentences carry the same meaning? If not, which one is correct? And what are the differences?
Thank you for your help.
(A)
The purchase of a third photocopier has improved efficiency by greatly reducing time wasted waiting in line.
(B)
The purchase of a third photocopier has improved efficiency greatly by reducing time wasted waiting in line.
(C)
The purchase of a third photocopier has greatly improved efficiency by reducing time wasted waiting in line.
Thank you for your help.
(A)
The purchase of a third photocopier has improved efficiency by greatly reducing time wasted waiting in line.
(B)
The purchase of a third photocopier has improved efficiency greatly by reducing time wasted waiting in line.
(C)
The purchase of a third photocopier has greatly improved efficiency by reducing time wasted waiting in line.
Top answer
In (a) greatly applies to time. In the other two it applies to efficiency.
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In (a) greatly applies to time. In the other two it applies to efficiency.
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It would be possible to go into more detail, but I think you get the drift.
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