What's the difference with a ever in the first sentence? It's hard to know if they will ever be able to achieve that goal. It's hard to know if they will be able to achieve that goal.

Felix

2017년 11월 25일 오후 7:38

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I think you should focus on context if you use "ever" it means your faith about the accomplishment of goal is weak.

2017년 11월 25일

I think it's to give more emphasis to the phrase.

2017년 11월 25일

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