The job was a piece of cake... but 1a) The jobs were a piece of cake; or 1b) The jos were pieces of cake. How about: 2a) The movie was so scary that the children almost jumped of their skin; or 2b) The movie was so scary that the

Thank you all. I am starting to understand much better now... But what if I really want to talk what happened ten days ago. Should I say: "I saw her Wednesday last week/ last week on Wednesday." thanks again

Hi, Suppose today is Saturaday and I want to talk about something that happened three days ago. Should I say "this Wednesday" or "last Wednesday" ?? thanks a lot!!

"putting money in someone's pocket" In cantonese, this term means "teaching someone something/ a lesson". I am wondering whether there is simliar meaning in English? Thanks

I am looking for this kind of word puzzles: "give, give, give, give; get, get, get, get" you all know the answer, right? Is there any special term/name for this type of puzzles? Thanks.

Thanks. so how about: "Computer is my favourite activity." "Football is my favourite pastime." Clive wrote: Hi, Yes, we say that kind of thing all the time. Best wishes, Clive

I enjoy computers. <<< Does this sentence sound right? I guess we should say something like: I enjoy surfing the web; I love computer games ... But I see that many people are writing "I enjoy computers." Do native speakers say

Do "for ever" and "forever" have the same meaning?? Which is more correct/formal?? Or they have slight difference in usage? Thanks!!

1) Students are not allowed to eat or drink in the classroom. 2) Students are not allowed to eat and drink in the classroom. 3) He can't read or write. 4) He can't read and write. Which ones are correct?? Or they are all correct but

Thank you all .... CalifJim wrote: Typical uses: Mabel studied hard, did all her homework, and passed all the tests. Her performance this year has been satisfactory. She satisfied the requirements of the course. When the weather is very hot,