Posted by English on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 7:26pm.
1. You can read whatever magazine you like.
2. You can read which magazine you like.
3. You can read that magazine you like.
(Which one is right? Are they all grammatical? What is the difference in meaning?)
rfvv - Writeacher, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 7:32pm
Only #1 is correct. Well, #3 can be considered correct, too, but it has a much narrower meaning.
In 2, the use of the words "which" is incorrect.
rfvv - English, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 7:39pm
Thank you for your help.
1. You can read whatever magazine you like.
2. You can read any magazine that you like.
3. You may read any magazine that you like.
(Does #1 mean #2? And what about #3? 'Can' sometimes means 'May.' What about in this sentence?
English - Writeacher, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 7:54pm
All three mean about the same thing. Technically, "can" and "may" mean different things, but in casual speech, they're about the same!
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Thank you for your help.
1. You can read whatever magazine you like.
2. You can read what magazine you like.
(Are both grammatical? Are they the same? What does #1 or/and #2 mean? Does it mean #3 or #4? What is the difference between #3 and #4?)
3. You can read all the magazine you like.
4. You can read any magazine you like.
#1 is correct.
#2 would be correct if you substitute "that" for "what."
#3 would be correct if you make "magazine" plural -- magazines.
#4 is correct.
1. Both sentences 1 and 2 are grammatically correct. They have similar meanings and convey the idea that you have the freedom to choose and read any magazine you prefer.
2. Sentence 1, "You can read whatever magazine you like," means that you have the option to read any magazine that you prefer. It emphasizes that there are no restrictions or limitations on your choice of magazines.
3. Sentence 2, "You can read what magazine you like," is also grammatically correct, but it is less commonly used. It has a slightly different emphasis and could suggest that someone is asking or inquiring about your preferred magazine. For example, if someone were to ask you, "What magazine do you like to read?" you could respond with, "I can read what magazine I like," meaning that you are able to read whichever magazine you prefer.
Regarding your additional questions:
Sentence 3, "You can read all the magazines you like," means that you have the freedom to read every magazine that you like without any restrictions. It emphasizes the idea of unlimited choices.
Sentence 4, "You can read any magazine you like," also means that you have the freedom to choose and read any magazine you prefer. It is similar to sentence 3, but doesn't necessarily emphasize the idea of reading all of the magazines available; rather, it focuses on the fact that you have the option to choose any magazine without limitations.
The difference between sentences 3 and 4 lies in the scope of the options. Sentence 3 suggests that you can read every single magazine you like, while sentence 4 suggests that you can choose from a wide variety of magazines without any specific restrictions or limitations.