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 perevodilka

link 9.03.2005 11:57 
Subject: grammar
People,

could you please remind me the rule (if it does exist) concerning such cases:

1. I don't think she will pass the exam.
2. I think she will not pass the exam.

As far as I remember, the 1st case is preferable, but i can't find the rule anywhere.

Any links available?
Thanks in advance..

 Talgat

link 9.03.2005 12:28 
it is a matter of personal preferences in this case. pick whichever u like, just make sure to stick with it, for clarity's sake. the first option sounds more organic, u r right there.

 Slava

link 9.03.2005 12:38 
The first one is preferrable because it is more "tentative" - that is, it doesn't sound very categorical :-)

 perevodilka

link 9.03.2005 12:41 
Thanx to all,
I could feel that the 1st variant sounds nicer. Decided to check if there was any rule...

 

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