New2grammar  +  439007 Mon, 05 Nov 07 01:27 PM A visiting professor has come visit James' lab and will stay in town for 5 days. Which of the following is the correct sentence to ask about the duration of the professor's stay? 1. How long will Professor X be here? 2. How long is Professor X going to be here? 3. How long is Professor X here? If there's a more correct sentence, please share with me. Thanks in advance! New2grammar Joined on Tue, Nov 21 2006 Veteran Member 7,676 Who wants to go sailing around the world with me?

	Clive  +  439012 Mon, 05 Nov 07 01:39 PM Hi, A visiting professor has come to visit James's lab and will stay in town for 5 days. Which of the following is the correct sentence to ask about the duration of the professor's stay? 1. How long will Professor X be here? 2. How long is Professor X going to be here? 3. How long is Professor X here? These are all fine If there's a more correct sentence, please share with me. They are not more correct,but you could also say things like these. How long is he going to stay? When does he leave? How many days is he here? Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,656 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo

	New2grammar  +  439016 Mon, 05 Nov 07 01:46 PM I've two questions: 1. Would you still say "How long is he going to stay?" if you know that is his second day in town, meaning he has stayed one day. If so, what would be the correct answer, 4 or 5 days? 2. Why is 'to' needed after 'come'? I've seen a native write this: He is trying to come visit you. Thanks. New2grammar

	Clive  +  439032 Mon, 05 Nov 07 02:21 PM Hi, 1. Would you still say "How long is he going to stay?" if you know that is his second day in town, meaning he has stayed one day. Yes, I might say that. If so, what would be the correct answer, 4 or 5 days? You could answer 'Another 4 days'. Or I might ask 'How much longer is he going to stay?' 2. Why is 'to' needed after 'come'? I've seen a native write this: He is trying to come visit you. The 'to come' shows purpose. It is sometimes omitted in informal speech. Sometimes, we say 'He is trying to come and visit you'. Clive Clive