generally The result of the study was generally positive. CJ

the word "to" could be omitted in oral English? Yes, in the specific cases you mentioned as examples. This only happens in specific word groups, however. You cannot just omit "to" in any situation. CJ

1- Where were was the most famous library? 2- When you went to school yesterday morning there was a hole in the toad road . 3- I used to like apples, but I went of off them when I ate too many and they made me sick. CJ

correct the sentences Please help me to correct these sentences. This is homework, in my opinion. You'll have to find the errors and correct them yourself. Post your attempts, and we'll help at that time. CJ

"I wanted to say that I understand separate words, but the overall meaning wasn't quite clear to me." Ah! I understand -- the separate words! But that's the easy part, isn't it? I'm surprised no one else has put in

Yes. I have to say that I don't find that expression sophisticated, pseudo-sophisticated, or silly -- just less common. CJ

You're supposed to conjure up an image of someone of his mother's age, weight, and stature attempting to get out of a hammock. Imagine the struggle, the hammock swaying to and fro, and possibly flipping over, unceremoniously depositing her

cheerful, cheery, lighthearted, carefree, fun-loving, playful, vivacious CJ

eachother .. maynotbecorrect ... but it is ALWAYS used. ALWAYS! Oh, yes. There is no case of the use of "each other". Not one instance of it in the entire Library of Congress, for example. I had forgotten that! Silly me! CJ

In my opinion, simpler is better. Sincerely, CJ