By Translation, Negatives

Words have many meanings and uses. For to doesn´t exist in English as one is trying to put a preposition in front of a infinitive verb.This is a very common translation error in Spanish.For- is used in questions about the purpose ,destination beneficiaries What is this for? I left for Mexico....

Words have many meanings and uses. (For to) doesn´t exist in English as one is trying to put a preposition in front of a infinitive verb.This is a very common translation error in Spanish.For- is used in questions and concerns the purpose ,destination and beneficiaries What is this for? I...

That lesson cost me almost a hundred dollars They first settled here almost 75 years ago or Almost 1000

Dear experts,I got a little confused with these sentences.1. I am (only) too glad to help you.This sentence means" I am glad to help you." because of the coexistence of two negative phrases - "only" and "too ... to" 2. They become too weak (even) to feed themselves.This sentence means" They are...

Nona The Brit wrote:I think that the difference between translating into another language and translating an explanation into another language is pretty slim, to be honest. I'd say the verses themselves are being translated. dear Nona, when it comes to Arabic, the language of Qura'n, the...

compensate - to balance something negative with something positive. The lack of sympathetic understanding is a negative thing about the English, but this is compensated for (balanced out by) their sense of justice and fair play. 'want' in this sentence means 'lack of''

Rishonly wrote:May I suggest we don't get deep inside any specific religion? This way, we can avoid the chances of offending someone. I myself am not going to offend Muslims. I know Christianity and just would like to learn more about Islam. Muslims know their religion better than I do (I am...

Hello, excuse me. It shouhd have been: My grammar book says PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE is usual with all verbs in negative sentences. I have written PP continuous which was an accident. I try to translate exactly what this book says (It´s a Czech book for language schools - Angličtina pro jazykové...

Hi WhiteLeaf, The two additions you made are very benefical for you but I shifted them in different paragraphs so as to have a proper flow of events. Please check the whole essay and let me know if you need more help. Your essay looks good now though I still have some questions in red. I hope...

Hi Savvy, I changed sntences which u correct. Please check it for me. I add some sentences in orange colour. And I want to write green sentences. If u modify this sentences and do correction,comments, I am very glad. I want to some help u for another writing. Could u help me for this? I...