MIA6  +  388940 Sat, 07 Jul 07 02:07 AM 1. What's the difference between "especially" and "specially"? 2. I came here ___to see you.   a.  particularly b. generally  c. especially  d. specially    I chose a. but i didn't know the reason, i just felt like it sounded right.  3. She is very ____about what she wears and eats. A.popular B.specific C special   D particular   I chose d. but the answer was b. i think.   Thanks. MIA6 Joined on Sat, Mar 4 2006 Full Member 223 Difference Between

	CalifJim  +  388948 Sat, 07 Jul 07 03:21 AM 1.  One of the definitions of specially is especially, and one of the definitions of especially is specially, so I don't know what to say!    specially is also defined as in a special manner or for a special purpose, so that enters into the difference. 2.  I would have chosen c, though d seems OK too. 3.  I would have chosen d. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,389 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	MIA6  +  389274 Sun, 08 Jul 07 04:32 AM Thanks, CJ. But can u explain your answers for questions 2 and 3? Why did you choose c for #2? what's the difference among these choices? MIA6

	Bird Of Paradise  +  389437 Sun, 08 Jul 07 02:25 PM Especially / specially: Especially usually means particularly: she loves all spots, especially swimming. It is not placed first in a sentence. Specially usually means for a particular purpose and is often followed by a past participle, such as designed, developed or made etc. In BrE, especially and specially are often used in the same way and it can be hard to hear the difference when people speak. Specially is less formal. I bought this especially/specially for you. The adjective for both especially and specially is usually special. Bird Of Paradise Joined on Thu, Feb 15 2007 Full Member 107 I would appreciate it if anyone would correct my grammar mistakes if there are any. ( Even in this sentence.) TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE,