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Re: Vocabulary exercise 56

debpriya de — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:58:01 GMT

I totally agree with the suggested answers.

Vocabulary exercise 56

successor — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:33:39 GMT

Hello, I composed a vocabulary exercise. Could you please tell me if you agree with the suggested answers? What do you think of the level of this exercise? Thank you! 1. The crowds lingering on the streets were …………………. by heavy rain. A.dislocated B.deposed C.detached D.dispersed 2. The earliest American composers ………………….. their attention to settings of hymns and patriotic songs. A.contained B.confined <

Re: Vocabulary

mister micawber — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:14:23 GMT

Usually, 'latest' is used to mean 'most recent'.

Re: Vocabulary

douglewis — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:12:06 GMT

As in... the last one? As in... the latest one? The last one could mean there are no more. The latest one could mean there are multiple occurrences, this being the latest. In conversation though, depending upon context, they could be interchangeable.

"The recent ten years are seeing a big rise in small businesses"

meowth — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:55:38 GMT

Hello! Can I ask for help please? I have certain doubts about the sentence my teacher said to be correct. He said the following: "The recent ten years are seeing a big rise in small businesses" Is it really correct? I mean both vocabulary and grammar, especially the use of the verb "to see". By the way, he said that according to some modern trend "near" should be pronounced . Can anyone explain me if he is right?

Vocabulary

essam gaweesh — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:42 GMT

what is the difference between "the last" and "the latest"?

Re: Use of vocabulary

grammar geek — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:28 GMT

Based on the definition of the words as you understand them, what is your choice?

Re: Use of vocabulary

khoff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:58 GMT

No, it's cerrtainly not the best choice.

Re: Use of vocabulary

essam gaweesh — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:59 GMT

The model answer given by the exam setter is "representative". Is this answer correct?

Re: Use of vocabulary

grammar geek — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:04:21 GMT

Hi essam, and a belated welcome to the forums. Those choices are very unlike each other and any good dictionary should help you answer the question. Can you explain why you can't tell which one is correct? Have you eliminated any of them?

Use of vocabulary

essam gaweesh — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Choose the correct answer . The committee put forward a.. .. to keep the company's costs down a-diplomat b-represntative c-churchman d-proposal

Re: Vocabulary

debpriya de — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:07:13 GMT

The government is not wholly to blame for the recession. -Oxford Advanced Learner's Dicionary I wasn't wholly convinced by her explanation. -Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

"eggstraordinary"

aska_lee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:04:08 GMT

Does "eggstraordinary" have anything to do with "extraordinary"? Thanks,

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Hat of sorts

chiageraldine — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:53:45 GMT

If someone says "hat of sorts", what does it mean? does it mean any kind of hat? or is there a particular kind of hat like that one? thanks

Re: Making a vocabulary word into a sentence

clive — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:37:27 GMT

Hi, First, have you looked up 'etiquette' in your dictionary? Can you try to tell us what the word means? Best wishes, Clive

Re: Vocabulary

califjim — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:54:27 GMT

The word ' grant' means to give something as in " The king granted the land to the peasant." Then why do we say" grant a request " ? Good question. It's true that in the second case, you are not "giving a request". But note that there are two slightly different definitions of 'grant': 1 a : to consent to carry out for a person : allow fulfillment of <grant a request> b : to permit as a right, privilege, or favor <luggage allowances grant ed to passengers> 2 : to bestow or transfer formally <grant a scholarship to a student> ; specifically : to give the possession or title of by a deed www.m-w.com CJ

Re: Vocabulary

clive — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:35:53 GMT

Hi, The word ' grant' means to give something as in " The king granted the land to the peasant." Then why do we say" grant a request ". You're giving what is requested. Can we say grant somebody a request or grant a request to somebody ? Both are OK, but the former sounds better. Clive

Re: one word vocabulary for "old people's home"

grammar geek — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:10:50 GMT

asylum Hi Anon, That's not correct, at least no where I live. An asylum is where people with extreme mental illness go.

Meaning "jump the tree"

kunsan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:37:34 GMT

Hello Could you explain to me the meaning of "jump the tree"? It's a line from the Beatles' "All Together Now", but a quick google search gave these results as well: We moved as quickly as possible but half expected the bear would jump the tree and meet us head-on. ( source ) This time he discovered, to his delight, that the delicious seeds had been heaped in a nice little pile on the ground; he wouldn't even have to jump the tree to get to it. ( source ) Your help is much appreciated.

Re: TO and SO THAT / Other than vs apart from/ Impulse/mix or grate

califjim — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:55 GMT

1 The team redecor t ated the set to look like a hospital room/so that it would look like a hospital room. They weren't really shoot ing in an hospital. (is the word REDECORATED when talking about a SET, filming? I don't know. I'm not familiar with the vocabulary of film-making. I think they say "build a set". ) 2 Someone other than me has used my razor/Someone apart from me has used it. (The first is better, in my opinion.) 3 He's the type of person that could commit suicide on an impulse. (you wouldn't say impulse? It's all right with me. ) 4 If you buy a product you do not like , Make m ake sure its it's in its wrapping the way it was when you bought it if you want to exchange...

Re: Help about grammer

grammar geek — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:57 GMT

Hello, Some people appreciate being asked to do things instead of ordered to. The first phrase is meaningless to me. What context did you see it in? The second phrease could have a few different meanings. What contxt did you see it in? By the way, these are vocabulary issues, not grammar (and not "grammer").

Re: Vocab.

avangi — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:43:18 GMT

he was feeling aglow Note that if you use two words, the grammar changes, if not the meaning: "He was feeling a glow." "Glow" is a noun, and serves as direct object. "Aglow" is an adjective, and serves as adjective complement of the verb of sense.

Re: Vocab.

clive — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:52:03 GMT

Hi, It needs a capital and a period. Other than that, it's not wrong, but it doesn't tell us why he felt that way. Clive

How to thank someone for telling you "Hi" for someone else?

madpotatoexpert — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:13:51 GMT

just to reiterate, say someone tells you "hey I saw jack & jil yesterday and they said hi to (saluted) you and said very nice things about you". Question 1: I want to thank this person for telling me that. what is the common way to reply to this? Would this be too formal or maybe even incorrect: "thanks for extending their salutation to me". Question 2: what would be the right situation to use each of these "they said hi" and "they saluted you". thanks in advance

Re: May i have a sentence for the following vocabulary items?

califjim — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:38:48 GMT

May i I have a sentence ... ? Surely you're joking. Write your own sentences, and we'll check them. CJ

Re: Vocab

clive — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:01:32 GMT

Hi, what doe faith mean What does faith mean? Have you looked in a dictionary? http://www.thefreedictionary.com/faith Clive

Re: Is it correct?

mister micawber — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:10:37 GMT

Yes, it is OK. 'Puddled' may be better than 'trickled', but I do not know painter vocabulary well.

Re: Test: vocabulary.

himmelsstuermer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:54:52 GMT

Hello, my english is also not so very well. Mainly, I need to improve speak english.

Meaning of 'pad' in context

iamwithname2 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:46 GMT

Hi all, In a letter by Katherine Mansfield I come across the following passage: 'When you came to tea this afternoon you took a brioche broke it in half & padded the inside doughy bit with two fingers'. Could you tell me what the 'you' in this sentence is doing? Does he (it is a 'he') merely put his fingers inside the brioche or does he turn the dough into a little ball? Or something else? Greetings, John

Re: Sentences that have to do with acting NEED HELP VOCAB and GRAMMAR

philip — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:08 GMT

1. calls into = placed calls with (no answer yet) 4. too much sentence! 5. ok

Sentences that have to do with acting NEED HELP VOCAB and GRAMMAR

alc24 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:34:41 GMT

These sentences I got from a movie on acting and I thought they sound off, some at least and I don't get all the vocabulary, some phrases. Would you be so kind as to help me with them? 1 I don't need you. I've got calls into other people that will do the job. (WHAT DOES CALLS IN MEAN?) 2 Wait until your tv show gets picked before you buy a porsche. 3 He's not good enough an actor to play this part. 4 How do you feel you can tailor your successful approach to signing writers to signing stars like Julia Roberts. (what does this mean and isn't this confusing?) 5 Actors these day have taken to the new trend. (Can you say TAKEN TO SOMETHING?) 6 The scenes in his movie are never banal and redundant, He only shoot the...

Is my sentence polite and suitable

uktous — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:05:26 GMT

The following sentence will be the first sentence in my cover letter, for post, for my job application. I have applied online. However, I would like to send you my CV, via post as well, to demonstrate my genuine interest in the xx vacancy. is my sentence polite and suitable if not, could you please amend the vocabulary

The history of packaging (CPE, Selective cloze)

tanit — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:54:57 GMT

From Paper 1 (Reading) of the CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) of the University of Cambridge , Part 1 . In this part candidates are asked to read three extracts and to answer a total of 18 questions, six per extract. Here are some directions and suggestions given in the CPE handbook for this task: Students should be aware of the different aspects of vocabulary tested in this part of the paper. They should read through each text carefully, not forgetting the title, to get a general idea of the text type and meaning before looking at the options. They could also be encouraged to think about the possible forms and meanings of the gapped words at this stage. They should be aware that the missing word(s) may form part...

Re: Law essay writing skills

mister micawber — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:53:58 GMT

I don't know what you mean by 'ebb and flow', but using the word 'static' and 'opaque' to describe your efforts suggests that you are enamoured of the passive voice and the polysyllabic. Use active voice; use simpler and clearer vocabulary. Let verb choice color your statements rather than search for more adjectives and adverbs to tack onto them. Intercalate short sentences between longer ones: this creates variety and gives the reader a break. If you wish, you can post some of your efforts in our ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FAQS IN OUR ESSAY-WRITING FORUM , and we will review it for you.

Re: how to present vocabulary

califjim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:32:49 GMT

which could convey the meaning of the phrase? I think the ones you mentioned already would convey the meaning well. Miming or giving examples in sentences would both serve the purpose. Being let down and being disappointed are essentially the same, so presenting situations where someone is disappointed would certainly illustrate the meaning. CJ

Re: how to present vocabulary

fromwalestojapan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:13:21 GMT

Duly noted, a fair point. If one, or several methodologies *were* used to explain the concept though, which could convey the meaning of the phrase? Matt.

Re: how to present vocabulary

califjim — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:22:37 GMT

The best way to explain concepts is with a variety of approaches. There's no rule that says you can only use one methodology. CJ

Re: how to present vocabulary

fromwalestojapan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:34:11 GMT

How could i best explain the concept of 'being let down' to students? In an example sentence? By Miming? Matt

Re: Education

philip — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:28:41 GMT

This section of the forums is intended for questions about grammar, structure and vocabulary. Your question belongs in the discussion/conversation section.

Re: Job you like and job you hate

philip — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:19:19 GMT

Since this is a forum for English grammar and vocabulary, I will assume you want us to correct your sentence, rather than to contribute to a poll of some sort. Capitalize think . Use a period rather than a question mark at the end of each sentence.

Re: Degrease IS THIS A WORD

avangi — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:59:24 GMT

Haven't heard it used in connections with washing dishes, but it would certainly be appropriate. The problem is, washing dishes is such a popular pastime that it has it's own vocabulary. It would be hard to break in with a new term. The noun, "degreaser," is used for a device which mechanics use to clean up parts and components before reassembling them (a parts cleaner). It's essentially a reservoir of solvent in which the parts may be submerged, and is equipped with a pump and filter and spray nozzle. The larger ones are equipped with a hood, to dispose of dangerous fumes. Google lists a lot of products as "degreasers." The verb "degrease" has 309,000 Google hits, but the ones I looked...

Re: Hi there, would be happy when corrected!! THXS

flx — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:06:51 GMT

Letter of Motivation, XYZ My name is XYZ and I am a current student of Mechanical Engineering with the focus on Product Development and Design at the Technical University of XYZ. Studying abroad for one semester is a dream, which I kept in mind for a very long time. In the following text I would like to explain to you my academic interests, personal ambitions and future goals. I am quite convinced that studies at the university in Australia in the summer term of 2010 would not only be ideal for me and my career aspirations but would also definitely fulfil this long awaited dream. My interest in modern technology was first awakened as I was a child while spending weekends in technical museums in Munich and nurturing the early fascination...

Sentence correction

subbu.sriram — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:45:48 GMT

Dear All, I need to put logsheet in my office. so please recitify my sentence which is shown below with proper vocabulary and reply me ASAP " Today I have revised all the concepts in both sql and plsql and practiced on xml reports " Regards krishna

Re: Need sentence correction

anonymous — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:17:21 GMT

Dear Clive, Good Morning. Because of no work, I have reviesed these topics...If possible can you resend that sentence with proper vocabulary and immpersive manner,because i need to send this same today. One more thing..I am intrested to improve written skills well for that, can u please tell me what I need to do and practice.. Regards Subash

Re: Moonlighting14

kooyeen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:43:42 GMT

I see that native speakers "just guess" very often. Thank God! Because in some cases I am pretty sure you can't hear some sounds, or they are different than expected for some reason... But native speakers know what might make sense in a certain context, and they "fill in the blanks". For us non-native speakers, to be able to do the same means to be very familiar with lots of vocabulary, idioms, contexts. It takes years! Any, I think I hear the "d" in "don't" in your recording. It doesn't sound reduced to me. I heard it reduced with no d-sound, like: wine cha lissen a me? = Why don't you listen to me?

Re: Bronson Pichot

skipper — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:03:00 GMT

My essay, could you help me to correct it??

debo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:06:51 GMT

Can you help me to correct this essay!! especially the grammer, sentences' structure and the vocabulary. Thank you very much . Most of the people attend college or university for career preparation. Nowaday, it is a knowledge-based economy. you got knowledge, you got the power. Most of the company, I think, domain certification is the main considered point to hire a person or not. People who finished college or university studying,they will got specific domain knowledge base on their major. That means, company can reduce the training cost and time for new staffs. New staff can handle their work expeditely On the other hand, People with high education, We can forecast the what characters and abilities they have. Of...

Re: Bronson Pichot

alan brooks — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:54:05 GMT

Revealing interview: http://www.avclub.com/articles/bronson-pinchot,34310/ Thanks for that. Very cool interview and I actually learned some acting vocabulary. The best interviews are always people who have gotten past the point of caring what others in the industry think (or the rare ones who were born with that ability), so you get some unvarnished insight. For anybody who doesn't read Fake Steve Job's blog, here's another good one, in a slightly different strain: http://www.fakesteve.net/2009/10/i-just-had-weirdest-meeting-with-ashton.htm l#more Alan Brooks A with an Underwood Twittersphere MWSM FAQ: http://www.panix.com/~mwsm/faq.html Filtering Trolls: http://www.panix.com/~mwsm/trolls.html

Can you help me to correct this essay

debo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:17:10 GMT

Can you help me to correct this essay!! especially the grammer, sentences' structure and the vocabulary. Thank you very much Most of the people attend college or university for career preparation. Nowaday, it is a knowledge-based economy. you got knowledge, you got the power. Most of the company, I think, domain certification is the main considered point to hire a person or not. People who finished college or university studying,they will got specific domain knowledge base on their major. That means, company can reduce the training cost and time for new staffs. New staff can handle their work expeditely On the other hand, People with high education, We can forecast the what characters and abilities they have. Of course, it is base...