Mylakh wrote: If I may, again, your second sentence has also same error: "the closest relatives of the driver or the victim have to be notified of the incident." . Take care. No, Mylakh. "Closest relatives" is a plural. I could not use

Mylakh wrote: If I may, your original sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct versions : (a) The word "next of" or "kin" has no independent status in the sentence. or (b) The words "next of" and "kin" have no independent status in

What's the song and who is it by, Zuzu? I really like it! So... GREEN DAY LYRICS "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" I walk a lonely road The only one that I have ever known Don't know where it goes But it's home to me and I walk alone I walk this

Thanks, Zuzu! I like your sig!

"next of kin" is a noun phrase in this sentence. It means "closest relatives". That is why the verb "have" has been used. The words "next of" or "kin" have no independent status in the sentence. I guess you have been reading a description of a

I'm an Indian in India, Jameszr! I was in USA for two years - 3 yrs old when I went. Do you still want to know more about me? - Joy

You're very welcome, Warrener! You'll find lots of people here who enjoy the English language, and enjoy helping others with their problems even more! There's YoHf, Dj Bueno, Eargasms and Ville_maddengurl for the fun, games and riddles... and,

Here is what http://www.indianchild.com/history_origins_nursery_ryhmes.htm has to say - Humpty Dumpty was a powerful cannon during the English Civil War (1642-49). It was mounted on top of the St. Mary's at the Wall Church in Colchester

Ah, you Googled it! I was just about to post it for you. Not being a native, I'm not exactly sure as to the background. Where are you from by the way? Just curious... I don't think there is such a thing as a "dumpty". "Humpty Dumpty" is

Whoa Merve, that's some list! Thanks kid! My native language is Bengali. I love speaking it - it's so feminine, musical and fluid... like a river. I think that fluidity may have something to do with the fact that Bengal is a state full of