C) PRESUPPOSITIONS: For each of the sentences below, express their presupposition in another sentence.

Question

I. The opera singer fainted during the performance.

 

PRESUPPOSITION: _____________________________________________________

 

II. She lost her jewels.

 

PRESUPPOSITION: _____________________________________________________

Answer 1

I. The opera singer fainted during the performance.

 

PRESUPPOSITION: There was an opera singer and a performance.

 

II. She lost her jewels.

 

PRESUPPOSITION: She previously had jewels.