not only / but also construction requires parallel structure. I would say: She not only dropped the wine but also broke the glass.

1. Much more natural: how long do you shower? 2. ...there is a glint...(I don't think that eyes 'glint') 3. What is the situation here? 4. either 5. she knows him well enough to be able 7. on 8 9 either 10 either

No possessive punctuation . that of takes care of the possessive.

Great explanation, CJ! I think I feel another meaning in the undertow: that of 'used to', in the descriptive sense. We often use 'would' when we mean 'used to' (When I was a kid I would stay out until midnight). Perhaps

In American English, both are considered correct. In fact, "beat" seems to be more popular than "beaten" in common conversational English. I have a feeling that 'beaten' is used more when there is a physical

1.I have to get/find one of these..... [I don't see how either 'even if' or 'though' fits....just 'for my friend'. 2. usual (no 'the') 3. Too many big words: taking recourse or going to litigation 4.

Yes, as long as we know who 'she' refers to.

The link from MrM is very useful. As a simple explanation for the beginning student, I recommend that one use when with the simple past and while with the past continuous. This is an oversimplification, but exposure to native writing and

I've heard it, but I'm not sure it was ever in the closing of a note. In a note, I'd say 'talk to you soon' - 'see you soon' - or the like.

No, the present perfect would be he has walked or he has driven . He used to indicates habitual action in the past that no longer occurs.