"A sweat" is idiomatic and describes the physical condition of being sweaty. Example: I worked up a sweat in my morning exercise class. The use of an article before non-count nouns is idiomatic - sometimes we use it, and sometimes

“Thanks. Can Isay, He helped his mother to sit (up) on the sofa. You could, but it is awkward. We would omit "to". Better: He helped his mother sit (up) on the sofa. "To sit" is the infinitive of the verb. It

Hi, I think when you put a word or phrase in quotes, it makes people notice the word or phrase in a special way (if I am not mistaken). Yes. eg In that village's dialect, a table is called a 'chair'. Then, when you put the

Hi Anon What your grammar book says is a good guideline. Standard usage is to use the bare infinitive after "had better" and also after "should": - had better do - should do What you say you're hearing native speakers use

As a teacher, I understand that some students find highly detailed definitions and analysis very helpful as learning tools, and I think that's great. However, I also encounter some people who become more focussed on definitions and analysis

I was looking for some advice online on the use of the word feedback as a verb as opposed to a noun and came across this forum. Is this usage correct: "I will feedback to you once I receive the results." Is it proper to use the word

either "learners of the English language," or "English language learners." Why is article the essential here? There is only one English language. e.g. I'm learning Chinese language these days. Is there any need to specify

either "learners of the English language," or "English language learners." Why is article the essential here? There is only one English language. e.g. I'm learning Chinese language these days. Is there any need to specify

Hi Avangi, either "learners of the English language," or "English language learners." Why is article the essential here? There is only one English language. e.g. I'm learning Chinese language these days. Is there any need

No. A 'thank you' is a colloquial compound noun, like lounge room or room heater, and the 's' in 'thank yous' signifies the plural, so no apostrophe is used. Apostrophes are used to express possession e.g. Bob's car; or