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That's arguing about semantics. It seems obvious from context that the intended interpretation of "the correct answer" is "the only true answer" — since "true"
by zyx321 7y ago
That's arguing about semantics. It seems obvious from context that the intended interpretation of "the correct answer" is "the only true answer" — since "true" and "correct" are nearly synonymous, and the use of definite article singular implies that there exists exactly one answer.
- gmfawcett 7y agoTo be fair, making the argument that something is obvious from context is also arguing about semantics. The other poster makes a defensible point (as do you!).