ESL General English Grammar Questions

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as long as it...
Hi, teachers and English pros, :)Is it okay to say For as long as it possiblewhat' another... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by optilang 6 days ago 5:51 pm
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talk to him more than
I talk to him more than I talk to my mom.I talk more to him than to my mom.Are both correct... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by CalifJim 6 days ago 5:49 pm
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as no doubt, the moonstruck
Herman Melville - The Confidence Manhttp://www.online-literature.com/melville/confidence-man... [More]
By wholegrain    Latest post by wholegrain 6 days ago 5:34 pm
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played tricks
Can I say,He promised he would not play tricks again. [More]
By Vincent Teo    Latest post by optilang 6 days ago 4:38 pm
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long time ago...
Can I say,(i) Long time ago, there was an owl. It lived on an old tree that near the ground... [More]
By Vincent Teo    Latest post by Tanit 6 days ago 4:10 pm
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GIFTS ARE NOT NEEDED
Dear Teachers,A: Happy birthday! I brought you a gift. B: Wow. Only one congratulation of yours... [More]
By Stevenukd    Latest post by Philip 6 days ago 4:06 pm
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weighing feelings
It looked a bit to me like she was weighing her feelings for me.What's the meaning of weighing... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by New2grammar 6 days ago 3:58 pm
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BIRTHDAY BASH
Dear Teachers,A: Are you going to attend Jack's birthday bash?B: Actually, I will stay... [More]
By Stevenukd    Latest post by Grammar Geek 7 days ago
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Has been versus have been...
Could someone please let me know which of these is grammatically correct?ABC Company's... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 7 days ago
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I kinda got "that" impression.
A: I just wanted you to know that he didn't come with us. B: Yeah, I know. I kinda got... [More]
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play congkak
Can I say,He plays with / plays congkak with his sister.P/s: congkak is a tradisional game... [More]
By Vincent Teo    Latest post by Mr Wordy 7 days ago
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I never thought I'd win the prize, but I'm happy I got to make a run...
I never thought I'd win the prize, but I'm happy I got to make a run at it. Did I win... [More]
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in / on / at
Can I say,Once, there was an owl who lived in / on / at an old tree. The tree was in / on ... [More]
By Vincent Teo    Latest post by Mister Micawber 7 days ago
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flushing a toilet
Can I say,He is flushing a toilet. [More]
By Vincent Teo    Latest post by nona the brit 7 days ago
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They told me afterwards that he did not come with them.
They told me afterwards that he did not come with them. They told me afterwards that they... [More]
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It's so good to see you after "all this time"!
It's so good to see you after all this time! What does 'all this time' mean? Does... [More]
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drug
What do you have to lose? If you don't take the drug, you won't win the race. It's... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by New2grammar 7 days ago
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alarmist
If we don't stop the poaching, soon there'll be no wild animals in Africa. It sounds... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by optilang 7 days ago
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shortfall
I make 50 dollars a month and my utility bills and food expenses add up to 60 dollars each... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by New2grammar 7 days ago
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At half past two, the teacher dismissed the class before she should...
At half past two, the teacher dismissed the class before she should have. If I wanted to change... [More]
By Peaceblinkfriend    Latest post by optilang 7 days ago
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connect vs. connect to vs. connect with
hiTwo pipes A and B are connected together, so:Pipe A connects to pipe B.Pipe A connects with... [More]
By Infinik    Latest post by 26TMNTJG2PG 7 days ago
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step up
We need to step up the joint venture talks if we are serious about becoming one of the major... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by New2grammar 7 days ago
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Particular A/AN usage
Hello averyone,My question is about a particular usage of A/AN, this is when it comes to a... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 7 days ago
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boycott
The US has called for Taiwan to boycott the Beijing Olympics. As much as Taiwan would like... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by New2grammar 7 days ago
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Only sent her three letters
I only sent her three letters.Which does only modify, sent or three letters? Thanks [More]
By Liveinjapan    Latest post by Cool Breeze 7 days ago
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Analogy questions 12
SAW: CARPENTER:: A trowel: bricklayer B scissors: tailor The answer is B. I see it. But I... [More]
By jeff_999    Latest post by Mister Micawber 7 days ago
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Oh! Terribly badly
Can I say,(I) Oh! Terribly badly.Oh! Terribly badly!Oh, Terribly badly! (ii) Ouch! Please help... [More]
By Vincent Teo    Latest post by Vincent Teo 7 days ago
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capacity reduction
It's a temporary capacity reduction through the winter. After winter, demand will likely... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by Mister Micawber 7 days ago
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broken, [and]
Hit it. Hopefully, the plate will be broken, not the spoon. 1. Are there any mistakes?2. Is... [More]
By New2grammar    Latest post by New2grammar 7 days ago
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I' ve been meaning to say that.
I' ve been meaning to say that. What does that expression really mean? I wonder how it's... [More]
By Peaceblinkfriend    Latest post by Marius Hancu 7 days ago
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