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Re: difference between may and might

There is no difference between may and might worth agonizing about. may sounds a bit more formal to my ear. And may cannot be used where a past tense is required in tense matching: I knew I might be late. Not I knew I may be late. In other situations, both are used the same way. Use the...

Re: 'They have different pencils' a 'They have a different number of pencils'

Yes. In the second sentence the difference is in the number of pencils. In the first it could be any type of difference between the pencils themselves.

'They have different pencils' a 'They have a different number of pencils'

Is there any difference between 'They have different pencils' a 'They have a different number of pencils' ? Thanks PBF

Re: "quite a few" and "many"

Hi, Is there a difference between "quite a few" and "many"? In this sentence for example: Quite a few students went there but many stayed home. A term like 'quite a few' is very subjective. If you want more exact information, you'd have to ask for it. To me,...

Re: usage of present perfect (with and without ing ending)

Hi, Hi, I have a question regarding the present perfect when using it as opposed to the simple past. I spoke to her last night. (simple past is fine here) I've spoken to her this morning. (Taken from examples for present perfect, should be fine hence.) Why not "I spoke to her this...

Re: Grammar gurus, criticism needed.

Abstract A continuous fight for comfort is the struggle of life, and humans alone are in the superior position. This, however, does not equate to superior comfort. The choices we make ultimately predetermine our lives, and knowledge, singularly, is the panacea of human afflictions. This...

Grammar gurus, criticism needed.

Hi, guys. I'm not worried about facts here, rather grammar.I love you all! Abstract A continuous fight for comfort is the struggle of life, and humans alone are in the superior position. This, however, does not equate to superior comfort. The choices we make ultimately predetermine...

Heart and Hearts

* Country music reflects the hearts and minds and soul of American people. * <1>What is the difference between heart and hearts, mind and minds? <2> Is the number <1> question grammatically correct?

less/fewer than

Hi,I thought I knew the difference between less and fewer, but I'm now confused because I thought that "fewer" was the correct word here:Less than 0.7 hectares / fewer than 0.7 hectaresLess than 2.5 hectares / fewer than 2.5 hectaresI did a search on universities' and...

Re: Walk around and most many??

Let's walk around usually just means to go for a walk. You can stroll wherever. It doesn't usually mean to walk in a circle. I don't think I quite understand your question, but the difference between most and many is simple. Many just means a lot, a large number. Most makes a...