OVER or AT?
Is 'over' or 'at' the correct word? He gets pissed over/at the smallest things.
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1- I will be in touch with you 2- I will keep you updated about my applications
View ArticleWish?
Hi, I am a bit confused with this example: I wish I got / could get used to getting up early in the morning. My teacher said that only the second one is correct but I can't understand why.
View ArticleDifference between American english and british english ?
is there any grammar difference between American english and Bristish english?
View Articlea mere 5 percent?
Hi, My textbook has the following sentence: "You must keep in mind that the employment rate for actors is a mere 5 percent at any given time, and the average annual earnings are only $6,000 per...
View ArticleIs the following sentence considered?
Is the following sentence considered to be simple or complex? Jan poised on the end to the board, took a deep breath, and dived.
View ArticleJob loss v a job loss ?
I was reading some article and came across the following sentence "the problem is the inability to obtain and/or retain mortgage due to job loss or job restrictions". I assume the sentence is...
View ArticleDo these senteces flow and are they clear?
Are these two sentences completely correct and flow good? (Huma is the young knight) : As a result of this suspicion, Avondale held Huma for a time until the knight disappeared into some ruins near the...
View ArticleLive (together) with?
Does "to live (together) with someone" necessarily mean "to live (together) with someone in the same house"? Isn't it possible for it to mean something about close relationships with someone or...
View Article"many" in positive sentence?
Hi In grammar they say that "many" and "much" are used in negative and questions. Is there any way that they are used in positive sentences? How about sentence below: It is made with a great many...
View Articlehave been and am working?
According to Longman English Grammar (L. G. Alexander), I've been working for Exxon for 15 years (Depending on context, I am still now, or I may have recently changed jobs or retired.) Then, do I have...
View ArticleNeed (to) ?
If one needs you to defend them in particular situations, what should you answer them? 1) Whenever you need , I'll be there. 2) When you need to , I'll be there. The language instinct tells me that the...
View ArticleDo native speakers prefer to?
Do native speakers prefer to use "a quarter" or "quarter"?
View ArticleBe going?
"I wish I could be going to the party". Grammatically speaking, what is "be going"? Is it an adjective? And if so, why is it followed by the -ing form? Thank you.
View Articlewhy do we use the past tene here?
Hi everyone, in this sentence, it's high time we looked* past his bad reputation and *focused on the positive aspects of his character. why do we use the past tense...????? Thanks in advance! TT
View ArticleDidn't you?
Didn't you say you wanted to try that restaurant? OR Didn't you say you want to try that restaurant? ARe both useable? Thank you!
View ArticleQuestionable Question?
If you start a sentence with "might I suggest" doesn't that make it a question? Ex: Might I suggest you take the class with Mrs. Morgan?
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