Lay down/lie down?
Hello, I've got a question about lay down. I've read in a dictionary that "lay down" is a nonstandard for "lie down" in a sentence: "I lay down when I am tired". Is it a reliable definition? Thank you
View ArticleWould you please explain about the phrase,"might as well"?
I 'd like to know the meaning of it,also how it could be used as its mean. Please show me the logical process. The lines go- - Our class project. - It's prestigious. A win will go on our permanent...
View ArticleHelp in this tranformation ?
A) As soon as the vacation begins, Mrs.Cheps Leaves for the hills. B) No sooner......................................... What will be after no sooner did or does...and why ?
View ArticleKeep/ hold?
Walking alone in the dark, the boy whistled to keep up his courage. Hi, teachers. Can we say “ Walking alone in the dark, the boy whistled to hold up his courage.”? Thank you very much. EndFragment>
View ArticleDoes "recommend" mean "be introduced" here?
Context: Hospitals should face tough new scrutiny of their care by beefed-up teams of inspectors including doctors and nurses, a landmark report into hundreds of unnecessary deaths at an NHS hospital...
View Articlethe/your?
In the sentence below, which is prefered? "If you would like to exchange the/your shoes" Thanks in advance
View Articleactive or passive?
What's difference between 'stuck' and 'gotton stuck' ? A baby stuck in the house (active voice) A baby gotton stuck in the house (passive voice) I think both of them have the same meaning but i don't...
View ArticleWhat's the rule(s) for I was vs I were?
Hello. I'm looking for a simple answer to which is correct: "I was" or "I were." I hear both in conversation but don't know if there is a hard-and-fast rule for useage, if it varies according to...
View ArticleDirectors?
Should the word "directors" be capitalized when referring to information in Minutes for a Board of Directors meeting?
View ArticleEnglish?
Please correct and modify this sentence He has the courage to take part in life threatening sea voyages even at this young age.
View ArticleCheck my answers please?
Dear teachers, I have marked the answers in blue below. Correct it if there are any mistakes please. 1. If you happen to see Morag, would you ask her _____ my postcard. is she getting whether has she...
View ArticleCheck my answers please.?
Dear teachers, I have marked the answers in blue below. Please correct it, if there are any mistakes. 1.I'd rather you _____ ask her round. should could might have to didn't 2.The police officer...
View ArticleDates Instance?
I have a document that says "on the 4th instance blah blah..." Document is say 20 January 1999. Am I right in assuming instance refers to 4th January?
View Articlecorrect it please.?
She surely wouldn’t care to do all these until she had the stupid idea that she is beautiful.
View Articleboiling water?
Can I say the following: The water in the pot ins boiling. The water is boiling in the pot.
View ArticleHyphenation of numbers?
If I am writing a two hundred person summer leadership project, what punctuation is needed?
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