Read these sentences.

Magda was known for being a stubborn young woman.

Magda was known for being a determined young woman.

How are the meanings of these two sentences different?

The first sentence implies that Magda is impatient; the second implies that she is accommodating.

The first sentence suggests that Magda is disagreeable; the second suggests that she is resolute.

The first sentence suggests that Magda is independent; the second suggests that she is subservient.

The first sentence implies that Magda is reasonable; the second implies that she is irrational.

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Alia Peterson

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17 June, 09:31

Read these sentences.

Magda was known for being a stubborn young woman.

Magda was known for being a determined young woman.

How are the meanings of these two sentences different?

The first sentence implies that Magda is impatient; the second implies that she is accommodating.

The first sentence suggests that Magda is disagreeable; the second suggests that she is resolute.

The first sentence suggests that Magda is independent; the second suggests that she is subservient.

The first sentence implies that Magda is reasonable; the second implies that she is irrational.

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Gracelyn · Answer 1

The first sentence suggests that she is impatient, the second implies that she is accommodating.

I say this because when someone is viewed as "Stubborn" it's viewed in a negative term. Whereas "Determined" is seen as positive.

Felix · Answer 2

B_The first sentence suggests that Magda is disagreeable; the second suggests that she is resolute.

Explanation:

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