Redundant Grammar in Explanation

In the explanation for the N2 grammar point below, the same grammar is repeated at the end as being stronger:

“Occasionally, そうにもない may also appear, and has the strongest nuance of being unlikely to happen amongst そうにない, そうもない, and そうにもない.“

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I think it’s saying there are 3 broadly similar expressions:

  1. そうにない
  2. そうもない
  3. そうにもない

And out of these 3 expressions, the last one (そうにもない) implies more strongly than the others that the thing is unlikely to happen.

Apologies if I’ve misunderstood - I am but another humble student!

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Actually, I think you’re right. The way I read it seemed redundant, but I can see now how it would be “including” said grammar.

Thanks for chiming in!

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@bunnypro Is correct here. We were trying to emphasize the list from least to most emphatic. I will specifically include a reference to the additional particles in the writeup so that it is clearer. Sorry for any confusion!

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No worries Asher. I simply misinterpreted what was said in the explanation, but if it’s possible to make it clearer than by all means.

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No worries at all. If you misinterpreted it, that means we can write it better. Happy to alter it a bit to make it clearer! :blush:

Edit - Changed to this. Hopefully a little clearer. ‘Occasionally, そうにもない may also appear, and has the strongest nuance of being unlikely to happen amongst そうにない, そうもない, and そうにもない. Note that the only difference between these three structures is the addition, subtraction, or combination of the も and に particles.’

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You’re the best! :heart:

Thank you :pray:

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