Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
1) Even you should buy a gift for her.
2) You should buy a gift even for her.
I think that in the examples, when even modifies you or for her, there is a slight meaning difference. But I have learned that there is no meaning difference between 'You should buy a gift even for her' and 'You should buy a gift for even her' and I agree with this, but I can feel some difference in the examples. What do you experts think?
Thank you so much and I hope I do not bother you a lot.
Grammar
Usage of Even
1) Even you should buy a gift for her.
2) You should buy a gift even for her.
I think that in the examples, when even modifies you or for her, there is a slight meaning difference. But I have learned that there is no meaning difference between 'You should buy a gift even for her' and 'You should buy a gift for even her' and I agree with this, but I can feel some difference in the examples. What do you experts think?
Thank you so much and I hope I do not bother you a lot.
Top answer
1) Even you should buy a gift for her. = You are the least likely person to buy her a gift. = She is the least likely person you should buy a gift for.
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1) Even you should buy a gift for her. = You are the least likely person to buy her a gift.
2) You should buy a gift even for her.= She is the least likely person you should buy a gift for.
3) You should buy a gift for even her. = as #2.
Does that help? I am not clear on what concerns you.
2) You should buy a gift even for her.= She is the least likely person you should buy a gift for.
3) You should buy a gift for even her. = as #2.
Does that help? I am not clear on what concerns you.
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Thank you so much and you have solved my concern clearly. Great!!! Thank you again.
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