By Constructions, Expressions

Hello. Could anybody explain me what's the difference between constructions "I have" and "I do have"? I've seen that people use expression "I do have smth.". Is the difference like: "Do you have?" - American English. "Have you?" - British English ? Or, maybe, there's something else? Else...

Hi - We DID win, but there was no assistance given by you. If you say "no thanks to you" there was no contribution on the part of that person toward the effort, and in fact, it's possible that person was even an obstacle. I also want to say that, at least in American English, the such...as...

I thought the same first but after I checked it in it ... that is an empty subject because of that. It will be a long while yet before the poor thing can cope. it is an empty subject The preparatory subject is used it is better to define this => to define this is better it is no use to…...

Nomad04 wrote: Hi, all! I have some questions. Here they are. Do the following two sentenses express the same thought?And in which situations do I need to use the "to get smth. done" construction? 1) I have(need) to wash my car. This seems to say that you are going to do it. Or at least, it...

Hi, all! I have some questions. Here they are. Do the following two sentenses express the same thought?And in which situations do I need to use the "to get smth. done" construction? 1) I have(need) to wash my car.2) I have to get my car washed. And the second question is:Is there any...

I am sorry as well: Program certificates for individual students are mailed to the corporate contact upon the completion of the program. A child with a secure attachment will show signs of distress when a parent leaves the room, and will seek comfort and contact upon the return of a...

Marius Hancu wrote:In terms of popularity, there is no contest:At Yahoo: 382 for "When only a child"1,520 for "already as a child"298,000 for "even as a child" To all who use statistics: When you use and display statistics please use it correctly. Data you have provided say nothing about...

Hello, 1. His favourite animal to hunt was deer. What kind of construction is it? What would be the equivalent expression for the same? 2. He loved to hunt deer. Does (2) convey the same as (1)?

Nona The Brit wrote: 'Won't you have some tea' makes me think of bored Victorian ladies sitting in the drawing room listening to someone tinkling away on the piano. It is correct but very formal and rather old fashioned. These days you'll usually be asked Would you like some tea,(pause)...

I think the majority of disagreement to my post so far has been on the actual points. The points are well known and well established. What's more, and I am hesitant to say this as doing so appeals to authority, mathematical geniuses who currently are contructing a mathematical paragon for the...