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Stevenukd

#215295 Fri, 14 Apr 06 11:51 AM

Dear Teachers,

1. What's the difference between "he was gone" and "he had gone"?

2. Does "what are you up to?" mean "what are you doing now?"?

3. Does "what's on your mind?" mean "what do you think?"?

4. I'm in a good / bad mood today.

- This means "I'm sad / happy today", right?

5. It's getting dark out.

- This means "It's getting dark outside", right?

Thanks very much to Teachers,

Stevenukd.

Stevenukd

Joined on Wed, Aug 31 2005

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Clive

#215329 Fri, 14 Apr 06 02:56 PM

Hi,

1. What's the difference between "he was gone" and "he had gone"? The former just states a past fact. The latter states it in regard to another event. eg I looked for him. He had gone.

2. Does "what are you up to?" mean "what are you doing now?"? Yes

3. Does "what's on your mind?" mean "what do you think?"? Yes. It often suggests you have some small or large 'problem'.

4. I'm in a good / bad mood today.

- This means "I'm sad / happy today", right? Basicaly, yes.

5. It's getting dark out.

- This means "It's getting dark outside", right? Yes

Best wishes, Clive

Clive

Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004

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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

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CalifJim

#215653 Sat, 15 Apr 06 03:30 AM

"What are you up to?" can also mean "What misbehavior are you planning?"
It can suggest that you believe the other person is doing something or is about to do something that they should not be doing.

CJ

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California

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"There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche