(a) SVO: Tom sent a book to John. (b) SVOO: Tom sent John a book. Does these two sentences means the same fact or is there any difference between them? My understanding: Sentence A refers to the fact the "Tom sent a book" and that the destination of the book was John. So, this does not necessarily means that John successfully received the book Tom sent: while Sentence B always means that John actually received that book. If so, the same kind of difference can be found below? (c) SVO: Tom bought a book for John. (but the book was not delived to John) (d) SVOO: Tom bought John a book. (so, John actually received the book) What about below? (e) SVO: Tom gave a book to John. (f) SVOO: Tom gave John a book. (g) A book was sent to John...
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