The followings are the definitions of the adjective 'sure', 1. Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate. 2.If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen. Examples of each types are 1. a sure sign, a sure bet 2. It is sure to rain, The exhibition is sure to be popular. And here are my questions. a. Can 'a sure sign ' be rewritten as 'a sign is sure'? b. Is it right to say that the following two sentences belong to the type 2? 'One thing is sure', 'Death is sure' c. the following formation always refers to the time yet to come ? 'inanimate subject + be(present tense) + sure' d. Is it correct to think of this...
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