Nananara Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
The meaning of "Can he always be wrong?"
hi.
Could you tell me which meaning is more appropriate in the following sentence, 1 or 2?
Can he always be wrong?
1=Is it always possible that he is wrong?
2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?
Thank you.
Top answer
Nananara Can he always be wrong? 1=Is it always possible that he is wrong? 2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?
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NananaraCan he always be wrong?
1=Is it always possible that he is wrong?
2=Is it possible that he is always wrong?
Both are possible. We need to figure that out based on the context at the time it is said.
As a question, I'd say that it usually means 2.
CJ
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