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Hello again, Again I have a question of course . I am interested in the difference in the usage of the mandative subjunctive and the simple present tense  in dependent "that" clauses after the verbs of demand as "insist" , "demand" ,"suggest" and...

Hi, what is the difference between the present tense and present continous tense in terms of their capacity to denote what is occuring or happening now?The basket still has vegetables in it.He is going home.

Hi,Here are some more questions: 1."While we cleaned the windows, they swept the floor." Do the two activities sound short or what does it emphasize?Your answer: No. They just sound complete Does 'complete' mean 'finish' or what else here? Yes, finished....

Hi,It might be helpful to you if I first try to summarize the comments on as/when/while by Michael Swan in his very useful book, 'Practical English Usage'. I think it's possible you may have already looked at this, but here it is anyway.To talk about actions or situations that take...

Hi Clive, I'm greatful for your answers. However, I'm still unclear about their usage. Here are my questions:1.(1)He carelessly stepped on Jenny's foot while he danced with her.(2)He carelessly stepped on Jenny's foot while he was dancing with her. What is the subtle difference in...

Hi,1.What is the difference between 'by now' and 'now'?Why can't I use 'by now' in 'I have walked over 500 miles by now.' While 'now' can be used here? I'd guess part of the reason you're finding this so perplexing is because you're trying...

Hi, With the expression 'by now', you can always substitute 'by this time' to get more of a sense of its meaning. The reason English-speakers use 'by now' in preference to 'by this time' is for verbal economy, convenience or variety.I do accept that in giving the...

Interesting. The tense switch did not occur to me as a possible problem. There is certainly no implied if, as in if you (ever) dared to dream (such a situation) -- not to my ear.I would say it's an abbreviated way of saying situation that you have never dared to dream.never seems to...

Hi,Actually I wanted to see the difference between select a few and selected a few.It's just present tense / past tense. Or are you asking about something else?ClivePSPerhaps you mean this adjectival form. They only represent a select few young girls. They only represent a selected few young...

Hi! This is something I wrote for our teachers in Romania, I am sure many of you will find these ideas/tricks useful. I have a huge experience with using videos at class and I think it is esential for effective&interesting classes.Use of videoAdvantages- more interesting and varied classes-...