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Question 92

The usher means that every unoccupied place is permitted, with no preference. Complete: "You may choose ___ empty seat in the back row."

  1. none
  2. no
  3. anyCorrect answer
  4. not any

Explanation

In an affirmative clause, any can mean whichever member of a set the person chooses. No would produce "You may choose no empty seat", giving a prohibition reading instead of granting unrestricted choice.

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