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"When I was sitting for an examination, I read an instruction: "No question in respect of the paper will be answered". I know every word but I don't understand the meaning of the whole sentence."
Kristy, Hong Kong
The word 'respect' can have several meanings depending on how it is used. This week’s question is about an instruction that said: "No question in respect of the paper will be answered." In the programme, Rob and Li explain this formal use of the word 'respect'.
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They also explore other uses of the word respect. Listen to find out what it means when someone says 'with all due respect'. And what does it mean to send someone your respects?
If you have a question about the English language you can send it to the team at questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk. We might make a programme about it!
