Rishonly wrote: Following is a rule that can be applied in deciding the form of a pronoun--my or me. In a formal writing, if a pronoun precedes a gerund , use the possessive form of the pronoun--Your/our/its/their/my...etc. For example,

Dear Jackfook and Anonymouse . I think you have misunderstood the point of this thread, it is not a "topic debating" thread, it is a Resource of articles submitted by our teachers. In other words, the postings are by teachers, ... and the

Accent doesn't really matter. To be understood is the main thing. Accents are cute!

Kajjo wrote: What are your recommendations to distinguish between email and "normal" mail. Do you think the following sentence is a solution (in the context of a website, as instruction to potential customers): ...You may order by sending an

Itasan wrote: apple polisher LDCE says it is BrE. If so, what is the British equivalent? The BrE equivalent colloquial expression is bootlicker , = a person who behaves obsequiously (It has nothing to do with kicking anything!) Similar

Anonymous wrote: I want to write english like this: It is according to my height, my work, and my ability to divide the day. Does this sentence make sense or do i need to fix it? is it ambiguous? what do you think i mean in this

rapped = reprimanded, from "to rap the knuckles" of someone, i.e. to discipline. oversees = regulates, or "supervises".

Dear Student Spring Try these alternatives. I think they retain the flavour of the original meanings, but without using the word "perverse":- No matter what he says, she never fails to oppose him. Her strange ( and confrontational) character

Itasan wrote: I wonder what is the British equivalent of 'coed'? Thank you. Coed colloquial , three meanings:--- (1) n. BrE. a co-educational school, i.e. both male and female students. (2) n. AmE. a female student at a co-educational

In BrE we have the expression " blind alley " which means (1) a cul-de-sac, and which also metaphorically means (2) to take a course of action leading nowhere. But " blind street "? I've never heard of it. Perhaps Mr Joyce is using his