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hi is there a significant difference between had better and should? are there situations where I can't use should instead of had better or vice versa...
By Vedat22 Latest post by CalifJim 4 days ago 10:05 pm
 
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The word ' grant' means to give something as in " The king granted the land to the peasant." Then why do we say" grant a request...
By Anonymous Latest post by CalifJim 4 days ago 9:54 pm
 
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Hello, Could you help me with this? Are both correct? a) If I were you, I would say to my mom that I don´t like it. b) If I were you, I would say that...
By Soprano Latest post by Soprano 4 days ago 9:50 pm
 
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A: Why are you walking like that, Brian? B: I've been playing football and I've hurt my leg. A: I thought you'd stopped playing football! B...
By Dominik Latest post by CalifJim 4 days ago 9:15 pm
 
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Could someone take a look at these for me please? 1 In what/which episode does she get murdered? 2 What is a crow the sybol of? (can you end with a preposition...
By alc24 Latest post by Doctor D 4 days ago 8:54 pm
 
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Hi I want to know the opposite of caller . For example: If I make a phone call to A, I am a caller--what is A? Receiver? Thanks...
By Mr. Tom Latest post by Clive 4 days ago 8:53 pm
 
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Hi, Is this sentence correct? Is there a better alternative? “How much money must have he paid for this island?” Thanks, ...
By Musicgold Latest post by Clive 4 days ago 8:42 pm
 
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I would like to know which is correct. A:Many teens love to ride roller coasters, which they think are exciting. B:Many teens love to ride roller coasters...
By Wowenglish Latest post by Grammar Geek 4 days ago 8:40 pm
 
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He has the ability to affect the outcome, but he is not likely to take that chance. affect or effect? Also should i use liable instead of likely ?...
By Cute572 Latest post by Cute572 4 days ago 7:35 pm
 
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Hi I saw the following question in a maths book. I don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'...
By Musicgold Latest post by Musicgold 4 days ago 7:28 pm
 
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The Class took their examinations in two separete rooms. Or The Class took its examinations in two separete rooms. Which one is correct? In my opinion...
By Cute572 Latest post by Cute572 4 days ago 7:25 pm
 
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It'll taste better than that. Or It'll tastes better than that. Isn't it supposed to be singular? So why is it the first sentence?
By pleasehelp Latest post by Grammar Geek 4 days ago 6:36 pm
 
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I would like to know the meaning of "1" in the next passage. 1. Taking a lesson from the dog, a wise man should beware of bribes. I wonder if...
By Wowenglish Latest post by CalifJim 4 days ago 6:04 pm
 
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what is stem in affixes?
By Anonymous Latest post by CalifJim 4 days ago 5:58 pm
 
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I'm not sure of this please. Which would you say? 1 What the difference if you leave in "ON" or not. 2 What the difference between if you...
By alc24 Latest post by CalifJim 4 days ago 5:54 pm
 
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hi, Please tel me the difference with example between TELL and SAY. Thanking you yours truly, Himadri
By Himadri Latest post by Anonymous 4 days ago 5:53 pm
 
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Hi, My students asked me if they should say: "He doesn't play sports ." or "He doesn't play sport ." Could anyone help me ...
By Anonymous Latest post by Yoong Liat 4 days ago 5:47 pm
 
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The personality test that I took is the Big Five Inventory. I took this test online on November 11, 2009. The website where the test is located is funeducation...
 
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Which is correct if the antecedent is Mary? 1) Much to her relief, Mary found the book. 2) Much to Mary's relief, she found the book. Which is correct...
By Anonymous Latest post by Clive 4 days ago 4:21 pm
 
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Hello, would someone pelease tell me why the word "be" is used in the following sentense? " ... but the law in Tennessee strictly dictates...
By ESLBeginner Latest post by Philip 4 days ago 3:57 pm
 
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" Why is it that we cannot tickle ourselves ?" Is the sentence correct ? What kind of sentence is this ? " It's not that i don't...
By Anonymous Latest post by Philip 4 days ago 3:53 pm
 
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Hi ESL I was looking up the word 'affirm' in a dictionary, and couldn't help but to know how to use the related forms for any type of word...
 
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" The children's toys were broken ." How can i specify whether each children had one toy or more than one toy ?
 
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Obama's town hall was not broadcast live across China on television.. Should it be broadcasted? Since it's past tense.
By pleasehelp Latest post by Clive 4 days ago 1:38 pm
 
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I would like to know which is correct. A:Many teens love to ride roller coasters, which they think are exciting. B:Many teens love to ride roller coasters...
 
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