With tongue firmly in cheek, here are some rules to keep in mind when using the Queen's English: 1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects. 2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with. 3. And don't start a sentence with a

I think Nona's example about talking about your mother when she was a child and still referring to her as your mother is a good analogy. First,. let me say that I agree usage-wise Nona and you. I also think that the mother-example is a good

It's true that a low-level student may just need to begin to speak; I encourage you to find someone to talk with. Skype may provide a nice forum for speaking, but I'm not familiar with it. Naturally, we usually don't correct a

Grammar Geek wrote: Others may have other ideas, but here's mine: Use an analogy to show how things are similar - to explain one thing using another thing. A comparison shows how things are different.- one is bigger, faster, more

Grammar Geek wrote: Analogy. Thanks, GG. Now I am confusing analogy with comparison. How do you distinguish them? If is there a tip?

Grammar Geek wrote: No, more like In a way similar to how the light of the star led the Wise Men, the teachings of Jesus brought light to the world. Thanks, GG. By the way, is what you described an analogy or a comparison?

Anonymous wrote: Goodman wrote: New2grammar wrote: Thanks, Yoong Liat! This is interesting. Does it mean if a guy walks up to me and sees the passenger next to me covered in blood and asks "What happened?", I should say "He was shot"

Goodman wrote: New2grammar wrote: Thanks, Yoong Liat! This is interesting. Does it mean if a guy walks up to me and sees the passenger next to me covered in blood and asks "What happened?", I should say "He was shot" instead of "He has been

New2grammar wrote: Thanks, Yoong Liat! This is interesting. Does it mean if a guy walks up to me and sees the passenger next to me covered in blood and asks "What happened?", I should say "He was shot" instead of "He has been shot"?

Schetin, I am still trying to dial to the right frequency so that we can communicate. I am afraid I have failed because I realize we are not talking in the same wave length. I find your pattern of thought difficult to understand. I once heard