By Tenses, Numbers

Anonymous wrote: I’m not sure when to use past tense and when to use past perfect tense. For number 1 and 2, my answers are met and went, but the correct answers are had met and had gone. Can anyone explain it to me? Thanks! Jack came home at twelve last night. He 1 (meet) a friend in...

I’m not sure when to use past tense and when to use past perfect tense. For number 1 and 2, my answers are met and went, but the correct answers are had met and had gone. Can anyone explain it to me? Thanks! Jack came home at twelve last night. He 1 (meet) a friend in the street at six...

Vincent Teo wrote: Doll wrote: At times, I shall be partaking my joyous with her. The word 'partake' is old-fashioned and humorous as my dictionary puts it. You would normally use the word 'joyous' in literature. 'At times' means sometimes whereas 'shall' means 'will' in this case. They don't...

Much better, Shanawaz. I have suggested just a few further changes in bold below, to smooth and tighten the text up a bit, and to lessen the hyperbole:Statement of PurposeI am currently employed in a very promising position in Bangalore at Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd. I have been recognized...

Dear Mister MicawberI heartly thank you for your effort to correct my lengthy letter. I have cut short my essay by reducing one paragraph as per your suggestion. Kindly check my letter and suggest me Micawber.I am very eager to hear from you!RegardsShanawaz MohammedStatememt of PurposeI am...

HiAAVE = African American Vernacular English = Black English = Ebonics... more or less.From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American_Vernacular_English#Other_grammatical_characteristics):Present-tense verbs are uninflected for number/person: there is no -s ending in the...

Statement of Purpose "I am currently employed in a job with tremendous opportunities and advancements. Being in a well-paid job at Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd., in Bangalore, I have been recognized and lauded for my biochemistry knowledge. Moreover, I enjoy intellectual interactions with my...

Ah, I found it myself. Here you are:Statement of Purpose I am currently employed in a position with tremendous opportunity for advancement in Bangalore at Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd. I have been recognized and lauded for my knowledge of biochemistry, and I enjoy...

Hi Anon, Next time you have a question on a new topic, please start a new thread, okay? I googled guide writing minutes and got a number of hits. This is from this: http://www.haringey.gov.uk/principles_and_concepts_of_writing_minutes - minutes are always written in the past tense and should...

Shanawaz Mohammed wrote:Dear English froum TeachersI have posted my SOP here! Any one of us correct my SOP, If I am wrong wtih this one. Thanks in advance Statement of Purpose "I am currently was employed in a job with tremendous opportunities and advancements. Being in a well-paid job at...