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Hi Vince1. TMM, although is more common at the beginning of a sentence (but I don't consider though incorrect):Although it was pouring with rain, he decided to take a walk.Only though is used in clause equivalents:Though living in Norway for years, he didn't learn the language properly.With...

There's a word in American English referring to a pla\ce you go to for coffee. I have heard it pronounced something like "starbux". What's the correct spelling? what do people do there? How come it is not in the dictionaries? Another word is "drug store". If no drugs are sold there, why is...

Also, don't confuse "raise" with "raze" -- they sound alike (are "homophones" or, more popularly though less precisely, "homonyms") but have opposite meanings. "to raise" something is to lift it up. "to raze" something is to tear it down (usually referring to a building) "Jesus answered and...

Hi, will anybody tell me the difference b/w these two--------- Whats ur problem? or What's ur problem? pls explain with reason. There's nothing wrong with 'Whats ur problem?' if you want to set your own rules for grammar and spelling. If you want to follow the grammar...

Oh, I see, you were actually trying to ask about the word cliche as you made another simultaneous post asking that (even though you still spelt it chliche). Rabbia, you are a very welcome new member but when you ask questions on here can you PLEASE PLEASE take a few seconds longer to make sure...

Hello, do you usually say "hyphen" or "dash" when spelling e-mail-addresses? What's the difference between the two words? Thanks in advance! Sabine

Thanks CalifJim! And thanks for pointing out the spelling mistake.

I see no significant difference. I am also biased toward the second. It seems just a little more precise. (Check your dictionary for the spelling of the name of that animal! ) CJ

Hi, Would you say that "Web Enquiries" and "Online Inquiries" are the same things and have the same meanings? No. 'Web' means that I am inquiring via the Internet. 'Online' does not necessarily mean that I am using the Internet. For example, when I use an ATM, I am performing an online...

Ricky, The English speaker hears the difference between 'b' and 'p' as the difference between a voiced and an unvoiced consonant. The Chinese speaker hears the difference between 'b' and 'p' as the difference between an unaspirated and an aspirated consonant. Initial 'p' as in 'pot' is an...