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| being definite is important when using? | 11/20/2009 | Christopher M Salisbury |
Q: One of my friends told me that we can use “would, might, could” when we would like to be “less ...
A: You are referring to modals: can/could; shall/should; may/might; will/would, etc.. These can be ...
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| grammar question | 11/17/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: I have a few grammar questions for you.My first question is are the following two sentences ...
A: The 'Chinese parents...' bit is correct, and you can (rather than should) roll both sentences into ...
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| I need help to correct grammar mistakes | 11/13/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: HANDLING ADVERSITY It was summer of the 2008, when Linda got her working permit status in Canada. ...
A: Sorry for the delay > It was summer of the 2008 It was summer of 2008 > Two month after obtained ...
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| Need Help to Correct Grammar Mistakes | 11/13/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: HANDLING ADVERSITY It was summer of the 2008, when Linda got her working permit status in Canada. ...
A: I have made a great number of corrections to your little essay. I hope in studying this, you'll be ...
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| 'tread lightly' | 11/12/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I'm a translation student. I have difficulty in translating 'treads lightly' in certain context. The ...
A: I enjoy looking at the use of language in advertising, where the goal is to communicate to customers ...
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| proofreading | 11/11/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: Please help me proofread the essay below: Will there always be wars? In my opinion, wars ...
A: Sorry for the delay I've really got nothing to correct there, your writing's getting better and ...
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| a vs. an and the letter "H" | 11/10/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Nell, America's education seems to be on a fast downhill track. I recently saw a bumper sticker that ...
A: You are probably like me, and I'll bet you are not too bad with music, and remember the lyrics of a ...
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| about sentence correction | 11/10/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: correct the following foulty sentences 1.my sister is a student.who never betrays a confidence. ...
A: 1. My sister is a student who never betrays a confidence. 2. It's correct as it is. 3. Helen walked ...
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| grammar question; meaning of "a hair" | 11/9/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: What is the meaning of "a hair" in the following two sentences? 1. If I had to rate her beauty on a ...
A: In both these sentences, "a hair" indicates a very tiny distance between two things -- such as, nice ...
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| the word "volunteer" | 11/9/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I've got another question here: If the vacations are longer, we could have much time VOLUNTEER. ...
A: Hope this finds you well. :) If the vacations are longer, we could have much time VOLUNTEER. The ...
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| usage | 11/9/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I am not so sure about the usage of "either" in the following sentence: He sat in the car with a ...
A: Don't worry -- this usage, and even the word "either," itself, don't follow the usual rules of ...
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| Use of articles with proper names | 11/9/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: I am learning English and do not understand the use of articles in cases when a proper name is ...
A: Again, very interesting question Regarding Sarkozy, yes you're right: it's a distinction made ...
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| Use of articles with proper names | 11/8/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: I am learning English and do not understand the use of articles in cases when a proper name is ...
A: Very interestingthe difference's that 'John', in the first example, is constantly 'old', and/or his ...
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| Integrity | 11/7/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: If I have (possess) brave-ry, I am (to be) brave. If I have courage, I am courage-ous. If I have ...
A: Yes, you have anticipated the answer I was going to have to give you. I think you understand the ...
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| usage | 11/5/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I am not so sure about the usage of "either" in the following sentence: He sat in the car with a ...
A: Yes, you are correct. I am not so sure about the usage of "either" in the following sentence: He ...
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| compare to/with | 11/5/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Here I am with a new question "which is better": 1. (Hawkings:) By comparing yourself "to/with" ...
A: Ohhhh mmleft -- Sorry, I overlooked this! Yes, you are right again! Let me see if I can think ...
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| usage | 11/4/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I'm here again with anotherHow do we use it/them correctly? 1. Crisp and crispy can be used as ...
A: When you talk about using English and words correctly, really you are talking about "usage." So you ...
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| compare to, come up with, found out | 11/3/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Here I am with a new question "which is better": 1. (Hawkings:) By comparing yourself "to/with" ...
A: It's nice to see you. :) 1. comparing yourself to other people = compare to / CORRECT / Compared ...
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| Occupational english test | 11/1/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: . i registered in exam called occupational english test(like ielts or toefl) but i would like to ...
A: The only way to increase your speaking level is simply speaking a lot of English, by any method ...
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| letter format | 11/1/2009 | Andrell Flores |
Q: . i want to ask about the correct formats for letters in english(advice letter,apology letter) i ...
A: I have answered the same question months ago. I have copied my answers here and provided links to ...
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| letter format | 11/1/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: . i want to ask about the correct formats for letters in english(advice letter,apology letter) i ...
A: With this question, I will refer you to an extensive, helpful and popular EFL site, UsingEnglish.com ...
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| how to hear and write a long passage? | 11/1/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: Sebastian.Suppose you are listening a long passage.In this passage, there is a long blank which ...
A: The best strategy for those cases is to be well-acquainted with collocations and common phrases. For ...
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| how to paraphrase? | 10/30/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Another sentences are also puzzling me: 1. He loves to read, and he "puts this love to good use" by ...
A: ssDear mmleft -- Hello! Hope you're doing well. :D Another sentences are also puzzling me: ...
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| syntax differences | 10/30/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I wonder if the following sets of sentences are the same in meaning or if there are any differences ...
A: Welcome back, mmleft! My, it's been so long since I last saw you! Where have you been? (hehehe ...
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| "keep in check," "a first", "a second, a third, a fourth," | 10/29/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Hunt, Keep in check: Could you tell me what exactly "keep in check" means? Does it mean strict ...
A: You seem to have the meaning of "keep in check" firmly understood and correct. It would always mean ...
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| word placement in sentences | 10/27/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I wonder if the following two sets of sentences are the same in meaning, if the sentences themselves ...
A: For the most part, your sentence groups create the same meaning. However, I'd like to try ...
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| homophones and words families | 10/26/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: to Yesterday and Yellow Submarine words problem of decision after "cart and horse" situation I would ...
A: I suppose 'Yesterday' could come first since it's more related to the past. 'Yellow Submarine' does ...
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| auxiliaries | 10/25/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: 1. A: Will David be able to join us for the party tonight? B: I just called him. He is sure that he ...
A: Hey oppo -- In these sentences you've made, there is indeed a problem. Your very first answer is ...
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| Grammar | 10/23/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: How do you suggest to teach grammar?
A: I suggest grammar to be integrated to the way it's applied, and not to be the first aspect to be ...
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| Grammar | 10/18/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: 1. Turn around! You are going the wrong way. Make a U-turn! You are going the wrong way. Do both ...
A: 1. Not necessarily, but they're often close enough. 2. 'Undersized' would only be used if the ...
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| any difference? no difference! | 10/18/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: It's said that the following sets of sentences are not the same in meaning, but I cannot tell the ...
A: You know me, I don't take the short road if the long road is the best way. But in this case, in ...
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| Idioms and concord | 10/18/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: What are the tips for idioms and concord in reaching thesame answer with the other people idea
A: My only tip is to use them as many times as possible until you develop some sort of intuition for ...
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| Grammar | 10/16/2009 | Sebastian |
Q: Does the word “drug” refer to either “medicine” or “an illegal drug” such as heroin or marijuana? ...
A: Drug can mean either one of them. The difference is all in the context: 'he has a drug problem' ...
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| finished essay, ESL Essay Composition, ESL Opinion Piece on Drug Abuse | 10/15/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: I have revised the essay we discussed earlier. Please help me proofread it and give me some ...
A: Heyyy Oppo -- Hope you are well! I just read your essay, and it's great. Why haven't you given it ...
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| learning English, UsingEnglish.com, Internet ESL/EFL | 10/15/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: hello i was wonder if is there any websites that really is helpful for learning english
A: Nice to meet you. :) Yes, I know just the place for you! You will need to register, which is very ...
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| Grammer of Vocabulary, Synonyms | 10/15/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: please tell me any way that i can find the usage of different same related words like ...
A: I recommend Using English.com (web address below.) I've copied a list of the quizzes they have for ...
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| English is a difficult language because of idioms | 10/14/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Nell. I don't know whether you know in China, there are always many meanings after the new word.It ...
A: Here are some things I think may be good for you to have a look at: the many idiomatic uses of verbs ...
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| take & undertake | 10/12/2009 | Christopher M Salisbury |
Q: Could you please explain the difference between the verbs take and undertake? i.e. take an exam & ...
A: The difference is that you don't undertake an exam. "Undertake" has an underlying sense of the same ...
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| Grammar question; meaining of "really"? | 10/12/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: In the following sentence, "What he said really isn't important because everyone thinks he's ...
A: Hey Glen -- In the sentence you've presented, the meaning of "really" can be seen as being both 2 ...
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| proofreading | 10/12/2009 | Nell Hunt |
Q: Please help me proofread the essay below and give me some feedback. Introduction: Drug use is a ...
A: I just finished working with you on your essay, writing you a very long note along with my own ...
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