Hi Mister Micawber I don't use abbreviations too often even when I speak, I just feel it's more difficult to me, especially if I had to say: ... the wind'll cut through .. By the way: I didn't change any settings in my

The structure of all 3 sentences is confusing, and I suggest that you recast them as two sentences each: 1. What genre do you think the song you just heard fits into? Is it pop, rock, ('waltz' is not a genre) , or? 2. What kind of music do you

Hi. Do you think the use of the abbreviation "etc." is incorrect? Would you reword the questions? 1. What music genre do you think the music (song?) you just listened to fit into, pop, rock, waltz, etc.? 2. What kind of music do

Hi, But, in formal writing such as a university essay, don't use abbreviations. So, say and so on but not etc . in such writing. Best wishes, Clive

do some research on the internet. there are some resources on english for nursing. also there is a book called "everyday english for nursing". you can teach some abbreviation, suffix prefix, special vocabulary, communication btw a

(1) what is an abbreviation ?-- A shortened form of a word or phrase, such as 'e.g.' and 'BC'. (2) list 10 types of typewriter.-- An impossible and ridiculous task. (3) when will i make use of abbrevation.-- When you do not have the time, space or

Hi, Should it be e.g. OR eg. The former. It's an abbreviation of a Latin phrase. However, the periods are quite commonly omitted, as many people today seem to prefer a "less cluttered" approach to punctuation. Clive

I am not a native speaker. I am also a English learner like u. However, I think your essay has some grammar mistakes. I will discuss it with u.Hope that some native speakers will look through. - their coming generations ---> I don't know

Using “a” and “an” Before Words Raphael asks: When should I use “a” and when should I use “an” before the different words? For example, should I say “a hour” or “an hour?” I stumble over this everytime and dont’t know if I’m getting it right, as

Hi, "desperado lawbreaker" -- did you read Philip's response to Valery? This forum is for asking questions about English vocabulary and idioms, not for meeting and chatting -- especially if you can't be bothered using correct