Hi, I have trouble with the following sentence, Everyone was so busy, there was just time for "Hi", "Bye" and no "What's up dude?" Do we treat the following, "Hi" "Bye" "What's up

In most conversations, when the speaker is being sarcastic, it will be very clear. The first case, "This is really delicious food," would most likely be said when the food in question is very obviously NOT good. In a lot of cases, this

"Me neither" jars my ear, so I prefer "neither do I". I can't speak Chinese > neither can I I don't want to see that movie > neither do I She isn't very intelligent > neither am I Just a humorous

. Oh, I can always find something else (but I may have messed up your formatted columns): Lesson Plan Preparation Level : Elementary Lesson Length: 45 minutes Objective: To be able to use the Past Simple question forms and short answers.

Hello again, Here is a cleaned-up version of my lesson plan. I'm an insecure wreck, therefore I dare ask for another look at my work... Thanks again for the earlier help. MZL Lesson Plan Preparation Level : Elementary Lesson Length: 45

. Overall, it should work fine, MZL. A few corrections and fewer comments: Objective: To be able to use the Past Simple question forms and short answers. Target Language: did + subject + base (or 'dictionary') form of verb ( Did your

Hi, But doesn't the use of a possessive adjective in these particular examples have the effect of emphasizing the negative quality perceived in the described person, object or situation... or am I imagining this? I realize the difference may

Hi Phesant, and welcome to English Forums. I think "ain't nobody" is quite a bit more common than "ain't no buddy" - and means simply "no one" or "nobody." No, it's not grammatically

It is a double negative and the structure is unacceptable except in casual conversation.

Hi Yogician I don't see MM online at the moment, so I'll try to give you an answer. Yes, the expression "as yet" means up to the present time (or up to a specified time). To me it often sounds more formal, and I'd say it places a little added