thank you for the explanations. It's much clearer now.

Dear all, 1. Can you speak English? 2. Can you speak in English? 3. I want to learn how to speak English. 4. I want to learn how to speak in English. Are the above sentences all correct? Is there any difference in meaning if "in" is

If I want to say: "His pronunciation is better than the other people's pronunciations." then, should I write: a) His pronunciation is better than the others . b) His pronunciation is better than the others' . c) His pronunciation is

For my pwn experience, it seems some adjectives can take "more" or the suffix "-er" in the comparative form...eg more stupid, stupider; more common, commoner; more politer, more polite Is there any rules concerning the comparative and

1) You are late because you missed the bus, aren't/didn't you?? 2) When you arrive home, you will call me, do/will you?? Should a question tag always follow the verb of the main clause or it can follow the verb of a subordinate clause??

What is the difference between "afraid" and "scared" 1) I am very afraid. 2) I am very scared. Can 1 and 2 have the same meaning?? Thank you in advance.

On second thought... 1. I am happy about winning the game. 2. I am happy that we have won the game. it seems the THAT clause in 2. replaces the prepositional phrase of 1, so can we consider it as a prepositional clause

Dear all, >>>> I am happy that we have won the game . For the above sentence, what is the underlined part called?? It looks like a noun clause but it seems it doesn't function as one. What is it?? Thanks a million!!

Hi, which of the following sentences should be considered correct?? 1a) The lady with red hair is my neighbour. 1b) The lady with the red hair is my enighbour. 2a) The lady in red dress is my teacher. 2b) The lady in the red dress is

CalifJim wrote: I'd say The jobs were a piece of cake . (They were both easy.) And I'd say either jumped out of their skin or skins . CJ Thanks CaliJim. So it seems there is no rule concerning this??