Listen "Only vs. Alone"
Episode Synopsis
Although only and alone have similar meanings, we cannot always use them interchangeably when translating into English. When we use alone to mean without including anything else, it comes right after the noun it modifies. Incorrect: Minnesota only exports more than $2 billion in soybeans annually, with China as the state’s top export market. Correct: Minnesota alone exports more than $2 billion in soybeans annually, with China as the state’s top export market. Incorrect: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, for […]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.
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