Q: If In such a case, words would cease, to a degree, to be a medium for the exchange of thought., can we say that "In this situation, discussing the case isn't the best way to think about it. "?

A: yes

Q: If So what choices do we have? asked Jon., can we say that "So what choices do we have? asked Bob"?

A: no

Q: If they're expensive to maintain just the chemicals are expensive, can we say that "They are cheap to maintain because the chemicals are low-cost."?

A: no

Q: If (c) As a share of GDP, government now takes 40 cents on the dollar., can we say that "They made only 10 cents per dollar."?

A:
no