Search results for 'tag:Dates tag:Prepositions' matching tags 'Dates' and 'Prepositions'

Re: What kind of word is a date?

Mister Micawber — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:10:12 GMT

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Hello, VC and welcome to English Forums.

Yes, years are nouns:

1985 was a very good year (Subject)
I was born in 1918 (Object of preposition)
I didn't like 2005 at all. (Object of verb)

Re: Current date in Indonesia or ..

Clive — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:48:34 GMT

Hi,
When I am asking the "current date in Indonesia", but without using the preposition "in", so there will be just noun and adjective. So which one is the right one ? #1
Are there any differences in meaning ? No.
But this is an odd way to ask the question.

Current Indonesia date
Indonesia current date

Clive

Current date in Indonesia or ..

Eagerlearner — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:23:54 GMT

When I am asking the "current date in Indonesia", but without using the preposition "in", so there will be just noun and adjective. So which one is the right one ? Are there any differences in meaning ?

Current Indonesia date
Indonesia current date

Thanks.

ASK FOR

natybrazil — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:42:28 GMT

Hi!

I just want to make sure that the use of the preposition FOR is right. Is is possible to drop it in the second sentence?

All I'm asking you for is to give me the wedding date.
The wedding date is what I'm asking you for.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Please edit funding request letter

26TMNTJG2PG — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:11:30 GMT

My name is â¦ and I am a 2008 honors graduate of â¦... I have been accepted to (university), where I plan to further my education. (University) is a prestigious, highly selective, college that prepares students to change the world. Its liberal arts education empowers students to excel intellectually, think creatively, serve wholeheartedly, act globally, and lead boldly.
I am currently seeking financial sponsors to help me with tuition, and hope I can count on your support. In case you havenât heard of (University), please allow me to share some history with you. Missionaries taught the first class in the basement of a church in (date) (If the date includes day, then the preposition should be 'on'). Since ~~itâs~~ its founding, (University) has grown to become one of the nationâs prominent institutions for higher learning in the liberal arts tradition. (University) has educated more than six generations of students who have reached the highest levels of academic, community, and professional achievement. (University) has a legacy of empowering students to succeed and to lead.
Personally, I am looking forward to broadening my perspectives of the world and gaining a better understanding of the person who I am and ~~who~~ whom I want to become. By continuing my higher education at (University), I plan to study biology with a concentration in pre-medicine. After completing my foundation studies, I plan to attend medical school to become a physician. I want to become a doctor because I want to help those who are less fortunate, and specifically ~~I want~~ to provide my service to alleviate the AIDS epidemic in Africa. That is the essence of being a doctor and why I will be one.
The total funds needed is ($amount) which includes tuition, room and board, living expense, books, supplies,, and transportation. I am asking [number] contributors to each donate [$amount] to help me reach my goal. Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution? Any amount of contribution would be greatly appreciated. You can make a check, money order or cashierâs check out to (name). Attached is additional information that outlines my budget and how donations can be made. I can provide proof of attendance and once I graduate (I think you mean 'finish') my first year I will send to the contributors a copy of my certificate.
My program tuition is due (date). I have enclosed a contribution form for your payment reference. Please return it and whatever sum you can contribute to me at the following address.
***
Please feel free to contact me at (number) if you need more information. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your consideration, support, and generous response. I look forward to ~~thanking you for~~ your support, and will of course be writing to let you know how my college experience goes.
Respectfully yours,
(Name)

Re: The "on" before date or day

Cool Breeze — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:00:30 GMT

The preposition is indeed sometimes dropped before the days of the week in newspapers: He will arrive in Cairo [on] Wednesday. The resultant Wednesday becomes what in some other languages is called an accusative of time. Dropping the preposition is also fairly common in informal style, which has led some people to think that dropping the preposition isn't as good English as having it in the expression.

However, it is wise to use discretion in leaving out the preposition. If omitting the preposition is liable to cause confusion or misunderstanding, don't drop it.

Re: Adjective

Grammar Geek — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:26:05 GMT

The word "before" can play many roles in a sentence.

In this case, it IS a preposition - see this entry in www.m-w.com

Main Entry: ²before Function: preposition Date: before 12th century

2: preceding in time : earlier than <just before noon>

Re: elected against

Clive — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:36:39 GMT

Hi,

Please help me understand the preposition "against " in the sentence below:

Juan was elected against two other candidates during the elections that took place at the International Presidents Meeting 2008 at Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia.

The phrase is not well worded. I'd prefer

Juan was elected in a contest with two other candidates during the elections that took place at the International Presidents Meeting 2008 at Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia.

Juan beat two other candidates during the elections that took place at the International Presidents Meeting 2008 at Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia.

Best wishes, Clive

elected against

Tuongvan — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:03:27 GMT

Hi teachers,

Please help me understand the preposition "against " in the sentence below:

Juan was elected against two other candidates during the elections that took place at the International Presidents Meeting 2008 at Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia.

Thank you in advance

please clear my doubts

Creativeguru — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:09:48 GMT

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