Asked by rfvv

1. I have read the book the Secret.
2. I have read the book the Secret before.
3. I have read the book the Secret and know the content about it.

(What is the meaning of #1? Does #1 mean #2 or #3?)


Answered by Writeacher
Books' titles need to be in italics or underlined.

I have read the book, <i>The Secret</i>.
Answered by Writeacher
1 and 2 mean about the same thing. 3 means the same, but adds emphasis that the speaker knows the content of the book well. It would be better to write #3 like this, though:

I have read the book, <i>The Secret</i>, and I know its content.