lets means allows. Her father lets her drive the family car. She lets the dog play in the yard every afternoon. let's is a term of encouragement that we should all do something together. Let's all go to the movies tonight! Let's

Which one is correct ? a. happy belated birthday b. belated happy birthday Hee! That one is funny! You can't stop time, and the birthday is going to be on time regardless of your remembering it. See Clive's answer. CJ

Wouldn't it be more suitable to use Past Continuous? After while , you mean? Well, that's probably the most expected tense after while , but in English the simple past can take on the same connotations. The while almost forces the verb to

But is it wrong if someone says "I usually go on sailing"??? Yes. It's wrong except as GG explained. All the -ing activities come directly after go without a preposition in between. go sailing, go walking, go jogging, go running, go

No difference. You can also use headed instead of heading . All four have the same meaning. Where are you ? I have to confess, though, that I personally use heading to and headed for . CJ

True. went crazy, went mad, went ballistic. But then there's went commando . Is that unpleasant or unwanted? LOL. CJ

I do agree that "Do you want any cake?" sounds like you are less sure if they want any at all. Or hopeful that they don't want any! any sounds stingy there in comparison to some , doesn't it? CJ

I didn't mean to make you write such a long post! You didn't. I wrote it of my own free will! CJ

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks! You too! CJ

I cannot understand the expression "the intended reading" you used in your explanation. There are many times when a sentence means two or more things. It depends on how you interpret the meanings of the words. Sometimes, in order to