By Synonyms, Clauses

The word it in that sentence has absolutely no meaning. It is a place holder in a grammatical structure.The underlying sentence is this: The fact that we're talking about toilets is unfortunate. Or, simply: That we're talking about toilets is unfortunate.Sentences that begin with a that...

Jackson6612 wrote: Question 2: CB has written: Many scholars also call the second form preterit CB said: I know of no other reason than the preterite having been idiomatic in that context for a long time. 2: How does the above sentence fit in the context of the above...

Hoa Thai wrote: Jackson6612 wrote:Question 2:CB has written:Many scholars also call the second form preterit CB said: I know of no other reason than the preterite having been idiomatic in that context for a long time.2: How does the above sentence fit in the context of the above...

Hoa Thai wrote: Jackson6612 wrote:Question 2:CB has written:Many scholars also call the second form preterit CB said: I know of no other reason than the preterite having been idiomatic in that context for a long time.2: How does the above sentence fit in the context of the above...

Jackson6612 wrote:Question 1:I see Yoong Liat has written:We should be concerned about how to use the verbs correctly rather than the different names they are called.Would it be okay if I write the above sentence as:We should be concerned about how to use the verbs correctly rather than the...

Question 1:I see Yoong Liat has written:We should be concerned about how to use the verbs correctly rather than the different names they are called.Would it be okay if I write the above sentence as:We should be concerned about how to use the verbs correctly rather than the different names they...

Hi Vu,I do not use the adverb to start a sentence; and I don't remember seeing its use in that position either. Occasionally, I have seen people start a sentence using the idiom. Here is an example pattern and you can find more on the Internet:STT designs and manufactures highly specialized...

You need the article because of the restrictive clause. There are two ways to do this:He has a heart disease which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.He has heart disease, which gives him problems breathing when walking up the stairs.The second is the more natural, unless...

SeekerOfPeace wrote:Hello everyone,I'm trying to practice my understanding of grammar. I'm trying to be as detailed as possible in my explanations.Is the following analysis right? Is there anything I should/could add to it?Thanks. The moment she entered1, the woman presented a sharp contrast to...

Hello everyone,I'm trying to practice my understanding of grammar. I'm trying to be as detailed as possible in my explanations.Is the following analysis right? Is there anything I should/could add to it?Thanks. The moment she entered1, the woman presented a sharp contrast to our shiny store2...