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Stress Examples: I Don't Think He Should Get The Job

The document provides examples of how the phrase "I don't think he should get that job" can have different meanings depending on context. It lists 7 different possible interpretations, from suggesting someone else thinks he should get the job, to meaning he should get another job or something else instead. The examples are intended to demonstrate how stress or tone of voice can change the implied meaning of a statement.

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Stress Examples: I Don't Think He Should Get The Job

The document provides examples of how the phrase "I don't think he should get that job" can have different meanings depending on context. It lists 7 different possible interpretations, from suggesting someone else thinks he should get the job, to meaning he should get another job or something else instead. The examples are intended to demonstrate how stress or tone of voice can change the implied meaning of a statement.

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Stress Examples

I don't think he should get the job.


Meaning: Somebody else thinks he should get the job.

I don't think he should get the job.


Meaning: It's not true that I think he should get the job .

I don't think he should get that job.


Meaning: That's not really what I mean. OR I'm not sure he'll get that job.

I don't think he should get that job.


Meaning: Somebody else should get that job.

I don't think he should get that job.


Meaning: In my opinion it's wrong that he's going to get that job.

I don't think he should get that job.


Meaning: He should have to earn (be worthy of, work hard for) that job.

I don't think he should get that job.


Meaning: He should get another job.

I don't think he should get that job.


Meaning: Maybe he should get something else instead.

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