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Which is the proper way to state this? "we have been serving these industries" or "we have served these industries" We are trying...
By Anonymous Latest post by CalifJim 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Are both of these correct? When should I use 'is' and 'was'? 1. This software is just realeased. (If this is incorrect, why? I don't understand.) ...
By jack112 Latest post by CalifJim 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Hello. Do I always have to use ever in this kind of structure? What would be the difference between with ever and without ever?: That's the most...
By Klavier Latest post by CalifJim 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Dear Teachers, 1) What is the difference about " believe" and "trust"? 2) If you don't clear off/get away, i will call the police. 3) They often...
By Stevenukd Latest post by CalifJim 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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I don't know what is the difference between "rate" and "ration". Would you explain it showing some examples? Health and fitness is one of the big current...
By Vsting Latest post by CalifJim 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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I am going through an article. The premise is: Since the mid-1970, the number of unionized public-section clerical workers, most of...
By jeff_999 Latest post by CalifJim 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Hello Yesterday I read an e-text "Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children by H. E. Marshall" . Here I come across queer uses of 'who'. Two examples...
By paco2004 Latest post by davkett 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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DELICACY: A. disparity B. flamboyance C. crudity D. simplicity E. expansiveness (Choose a lettered word that is most nearly opposite...
By jeff_999 Latest post by MrPedantic 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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"The majority of shoplifters seem to be youngsters, middle-aged or even elderly people who, in a moment of confusion, ................ (slip) something...
By Baggylot Latest post by MrPedantic 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Often in business we are disappointed with broken promises and/or service that is mediocre. My mission statement is to give uncompromising personal service...
By Srloren Latest post by MrPedantic 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Hi, I am just wondering about the meaning of "cutting it close" in "Wow, that's cutting it close." Victor: Well, I've...
By victorycountry Latest post by MrPedantic 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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If I need to explain why these sentences are not grammatically correct, what is the reason? 1) That special spot where nature makes you feel pleasantly...
By TaraC Latest post by Clive 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Could you please tell if it is correct to say: - Peter has delegated the responsibility for the management of this project to Tony. Thanks in...
By Annita Latest post by Clive 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Hi, Could someone please help me out with this one? Is it allowed to start a sentence with "With respect to..." or "With regard to.." E.g., like...
By Guest Latest post by Anonymous 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Hi all, Could someone explain me the proper use of " the article "...Because there is no article used in my native language(turkish), I for some reason...
By Springhurst Latest post by paco2004 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Esteemed teachers, Hello. I have more questions about the usage of the definite article. "When I was a child I would look at my father, the thinning...
By Optimus Latest post by AHahn 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Hello. One question about the usage of the . I came across these two sentences and I'd like to know if the first one needs the before cure, if the second...
By Klavier Latest post by Sukhni 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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hi to all... i wonder if anybody knows a site where i can find tests for fce toefl or else... but i found some but they work on the net. i wanna have...
 
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What does "one million dollars question" mean? Is it an idiom widely understood in most countries? In general, does anyone know if there's any website...
By Anonymous Latest post by Klavier 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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"Stem-cell expert Roger Pedersen takes a 'glass half full' view of the findings (that embryonic stem cells cultured in the lab accumulate an alarming...
By jeff_999 Latest post by jeff_999 4 yr 77 days ago
 
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Which of the following sentences is right? 1) It was late in the evening when the accident happened at the corner of the street. 2) It was late...
By qingqing Latest post by qingqing 4 yr 78 days ago
 
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Peter is not .............. he used to be; he hasn’t got ............... much enthusiasm ............... he once had. a) as / so / as b) like / as...
By yunus Latest post by pieanne 4 yr 78 days ago
 
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Can we say: 'I belived she is right.' if she is still right?
By Lcwang Latest post by davkett 4 yr 78 days ago
 
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1. Is it your first time abroad? - This means : is it your first time you go abroad, right? 2. I'm a bit nervous. - This means : I'm pretty/...
By Anonymous Latest post by goldmund 4 yr 78 days ago
 
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Dear all Teachers, 1) - I ended up going by myself because she was busy. - What does" ended up" mean in this sentence? 2a) - I rarely go to movies...
By Namnga Latest post by Mister Micawber 4 yr 78 days ago
 
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