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We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here.enCSMOD (Build: 3273.32735)http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/2/gwqnm/Post.htm#545287Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:36:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545287New2grammar0http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/2/gwqnm/Post.htm#545287http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545287.xmlThanks, CJ.<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/2/gwqnk/Post.htm#545285Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:34:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545285CalifJim1http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/2/gwqnk/Post.htm#545285http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545285.xml<BLOCKQUOTE><div><img src="/Themes/englishforums/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>New2grammar</strong></div><div>Is it possible to use enter when referring to walking into the compound of the shop?</div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes.&nbsp; You can enter a place that has a roof or ceiling (the most common use) or you can enter a place that is a defined area (garden, yard, forest, cemetery, field, etc.) even when there&#39;s no roof or ceiling.</p><p>CJ&nbsp;<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqnw/post.htm#545283Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:30:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545283New2grammar2http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqnw/post.htm#545283http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545283.xmlFor some reason, I felt enter doesn&#39;t always mean to walk through the door of a shop. Is it possible to use enter when referring to walking into the compound of the shop? Note: You will still be at outside.<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqnz/post.htm#545280Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:25:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545280CalifJim4http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqnz/post.htm#545280http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545280.xml<BLOCKQUOTE><div><img src="/Themes/englishforums/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>New2grammar</strong></div><div>What if he hadn&#39;t entered the shop? He had just reached the outside of the shop after a long walk. What would you say?</div></BLOCKQUOTE> Oh, please!!!&nbsp; <img src="http://www.englishforums.com/emoticons/emotion-2.gif" alt="Big Smile" title="Big Smile" />&nbsp; I would say, of course,<br /></p><p><i>As the boy had just reached (the outside of) the shop after a long walk, he ...</i></p><p>CJ&nbsp;<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqnb/post.htm#545276Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:15:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545276New2grammar4http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqnb/post.htm#545276http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545276.xmlGot it! Thanks, MH.<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqmq/post.htm#545274Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:13:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545274Marius Hancu5http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqmq/post.htm#545274http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545274.xml&nbsp;As the boy <b>approached</b> the shop</p><p>&nbsp;As the boy&nbsp;<b>walked/came up to</b> the shop<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqml/post.htm#545269Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:04:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545269New2grammar6http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqml/post.htm#545269http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545269.xmlWhat if he hadn&#39;t entered the shop? He had just reached the outside of the shop after a long walk. What would you say?<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqmw/post.htm#545266Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:00:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545266CalifJim7http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqmw/post.htm#545266http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545266.xmlMy ear may be deceiving me today, but I find <i>almost </i>and <i>nearly </i>anomalous with <i>arrive</i>.&nbsp;</p><p>As the boy [was entering / entered] the shop, he saw a lady and a man holding a box that had a heart printed on it.&nbsp;</p><p>CJ&nbsp;<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqjh/post.htm#545214Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:19:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545214New2grammar8http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqjh/post.htm#545214http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545214.xmlI learned this the hard way. I think even the second is not exactly correct<br /><br />When a boy nearly arrived <strong>at </strong>the shop, he saw a lady and a man <strong>holding</strong> a box with a heart sign for love [on it/the outside].<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqjr/post.htm#545207Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:10:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545207Marius Hancu9http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqjr/post.htm#545207http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545207.xml&nbsp;1st is incorrect. <br /><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqwc/post.htmWed, 23 Jul 2008 00:24:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545192Angliholic10http://www.englishforums.com/English/AlmostArrivedShop/gwqwc/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-545192.xmlWhen a boy almost arrived&nbsp;the shop, he saw a lady and a man taking a box with a love sign.<br />When a boy nearly arrived <strong>at </strong>the shop, he saw a lady and a man <strong>holding</strong> a box with a heart sign for love.<br /><br /><br />Hi,<br />Is the second in the above clearer and better than the first? Thanks.<div style="clear:both;"></div>