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I can see James in the mountain with this telescope. Can far be used to modify a noun? If yes, what's the difference between far and distant in this context? Thanks

A gerund acts like a noun; a participle acts like an adjective.Rolling in the dirt was a favorite pastime for our new puppy.A rolling stone gathers no moss.Nader: You're doing it again. The word is what, not waht. Please be more careful with your spelling!!!CJ

Hi! Was just wondering whether somebody could explain to me what is the difference between the two because-clauses in (1) and (2): (1) He punched the wall because he was angry (2) It is because he is angry Is it that the because clause in (1) is an "adverbial clause" and that the...

I just joined this Forum a few days ago. I do not know what I going to tell you is still relevant. I have come across an article "Who" or "Whom" (relative pronouns), careful perusal and digestion of which may be of great help.

Hi teachers , I would appreciate it very much if you would explain to me the difference between the structure the + superlative + of + noun and the structure the + superlative + noun in the sentences below: a/The president received the warmest of greetings when he arrived in China . Why...

1) skilled vs skillful The word skilled is related to specialized training / education, while skillful is used to indicate proficiency. 2) what's the difference between a northern wind and a northerly wind? From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, northern means "in or...

1) skilled vs skillful 2) what's the difference between a northern wind and a northerly wind? 3) blanket vs quilt 4) I'm looking for a verb that describe actions such as: Change from Celcius degree to Farenheit degree or from meters to foot... 5) I'm looking for a noun: Vietnamese...

If you are asking how you can tell when to is a preposition and when it's part of an infinitive, the answer is simple. If you can put a noun or a pronoun such as it after to, to is a preposition:I am looking forward to it.I'll never get used to it. I object to it.Incorrect: I used to...

I can see no difference. You must ask those who think there there is a difference to explain it. Sometimes the verbal noun or gerund has become the accepted term to be used. For instance:Fishing is an interesting hobby.Few would say: To fish is an interesting hobby.CB

I'm sure many of you have heard of words such as bras, millionaires, and princes that become brass, millionairess, and princess respectively when the letter s is added to the end. What I'd like to know: is there is a plural noun that, when it becomes singular after the addition of...