By Difference between, Nouns

Re: far

Hi, I can see James in the mountain with this telescope. Can far be used to modify a noun? Yes. If yes, what's the difference between far and distant in this context? 'Far' is less common, more literary/poetic. The normal preposition is 'on a mountain' rather than...

far

I can see James in the mountain with this telescope. Can far be used to modify a noun? If yes, what's the difference between far and distant in this context? Thanks

Re: Waht is difference between using ing in gerund and ing in participle ?

A gerund acts like a noun; a participle acts like an adjective.Rolling in the dirt was a favorite pastime for our new puppy.A rolling stone gathers no moss.Nader: You're doing it again. The word is what, not waht. Please be more careful with your spelling!!!CJ

because in a noun (nominal) clause and because in an adverbial clause ?

Hi! Was just wondering whether somebody could explain to me what is the difference between the two because-clauses in (1) and (2): (1) He punched the wall because he was angry (2) It is because he is angry Is it that the because clause in (1) is an "adverbial clause" and that the...

Re: The difference between 'who' and 'whom'

I just joined this Forum a few days ago. I do not know what I going to tell you is still relevant. I have come across an article "Who" or "Whom" (relative pronouns), careful perusal and digestion of which may be of great help.

the warmest of greetings

Hi teachers , I would appreciate it very much if you would explain to me the difference between the structure the + superlative + of + noun and the structure the + superlative + noun in the sentences below: a/The president received the warmest of greetings when he arrived in China . Why...

Re: Some questions

1) skilled vs skillful The word skilled is related to specialized training / education, while skillful is used to indicate proficiency. 2) what's the difference between a northern wind and a northerly wind? From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, northern means "in or...

Some questions

1) skilled vs skillful 2) what's the difference between a northern wind and a northerly wind? 3) blanket vs quilt 4) I'm looking for a verb that describe actions such as: Change from Celcius degree to Farenheit degree or from meters to foot... 5) I'm looking for a noun: Vietnamese...

Re: to infinitive or to gerund

If you are asking how you can tell when to is a preposition and when it's part of an infinitive, the answer is simple. If you can put a noun or a pronoun such as it after to, to is a preposition:I am looking forward to it.I'll never get used to it. I object to it.Incorrect: I used to...

Re: ed participle!

I can see no difference. You must ask those who think there there is a difference to explain it. Sometimes the verbal noun or gerund has become the accepted term to be used. For instance:Fishing is an interesting hobby.Few would say: To fish is an interesting hobby.CB