By Dates, Constructions

Re: Is this sentence correct

Thanks Yoong Liat, is the sentence without to date is ok as follow Over 3,000 sq ft of residential and commercial land has been developed. what about following sentence is it correctOver 3,000 sq ft of residential and commercial real estate land is under construction.

Re: Help with converting indirect speech to direct speech

ok this is the whole thing! im very confused with changing this from indirect to direct speech! im not being lazy in trying to help my friend i just want to get it right! it looks like its a report and im not sure of the correct use for direct speech here! t29. Mr. Berdennikov ( Russian...

Re: Reported Speech

Hello. Sorry to hear you're feeling uncomfortable with this type of activity. But you're not alone: I would be, too!The sentences lack context, which makes it difficult to tell when tense changes are necessary and when they are not (among other things).There is one sentence that is wrong...

Re: not / neither / nor

Hi Tanit, I'm really too tired to sort this out right now, but I'll get back to you. I can't comment intelligently on the grammar because it doesn't fit any logical construction I'm familiar with. That's sort of why I posted. I was going strictly by ear. Just roughly,...

Re: Please check my personal statement (motivation letter)

My strong desire to take a Business-related course in Great Britain began three years ago when I realized I was attracted to this dynamic field of logic and consistent patterns. Having a broad interest in many subject areas, I now seek to become as versatile as I can. Therefore, choosing a...

Please check my personal statement (motivation letter)

Hello, I wrote this letter for international studies..I'd be very thankful if somebody could correct grammar and style in this letter. Thank you in advance :)My strong desire to take a Business related course in Great Britain dates back about three years ago, realizing that this dynamic field...

Re: Check sentences please

Anonymous wrote: Hi, Are they correct? 1. They are all correct grammar. -- What is the function of 'grammar'? 2. stepping into role -- Is a 'role' idiomatic in this context and therefore there is no need for an English article? 3. update member's details -- There are member's functions...

Re: Effective from Jan 1, 2008...

Avangi wrote: The gun amnesty, allowing people to turn in their illegal guns without risk of prosecution, will be effective March 1 for one day only. I just don't like become and from in the same construction. To me, "become" does not sound legal enuf I think I'll use "be+effective+date"...

Re: Effective from Jan 1, 2008...

Infinik wrote: Structure like "effective + date" makes me very anxious, because I'd think the preposition in-between (eg. "from") has gone missing. Question is, in legal/formal statement, does the structure mean "to become effective"? Such as: Effective Jan 1, 2008, the regulation will apply...

Re: forms of "be"

The uses of be are numerous, Sunilghai:–verb (used without object) 1.to exist or live: Shakespeare's “To be or not to be” is the ultimate question. 2.to take place; happen; occur: The wedding was last week. 3.to occupy a place or position: The book is on the table. 4.to continue...