A: she is pretty
B: 1) Is she that pretty?
2) Is she so pretty?
3) Is she really pretty?
what is the different meaning of these sentences. which one more makes sense? thank alot?
2007-08-20 01:44:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Is she that pretty?
Likely context would be, he's willing to do something extraordinary to be with her.
Is she so pretty?
Doesn't sound right without a second half to the sentence, but if there was one it would be similar to B1.
Is she really pretty?
Depends on the stress: (stress on really) you're not sure if she's pretty at all, or (stress on both really and pretty) you're asking if she's especially pretty (perhaps prettier than you are).
2007-08-20 02:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you gotta put the stress on different parts of the sentences:
B) is she THAT pretty (you wonder if she is really so pretty as your dialogue partner claims)
IS she so pretty ? (the same)
is she REALLY pretty (you wonder if she is prettier than the common girl)
hope that helped
2007-08-20 01:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A: Its a compliment.
B: 1) An honest question.
2) A doubtful question.
3) You're jealous.
2007-08-20 01:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by xtra0 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is she really pretty?
Everything else is just weird
2007-08-20 01:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by Crazygirl ♥ aka GT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋