Hi Mister Micawber , Which of the following are correct? thanks in advance. - Sharad. Also, please care to explain. 1> to lead is to direct public opinions, not to react simply to it. 2

should be used.. Does "could" in above sentence means "if possible, can" ? thanks, Sharad.

Had the presindent's admnistration not lost the vote on the budget reduction package, his first year in office would have been rated an A. In above sentence pronoun his is referring to president. Is this acceptable ? (Because there it's

Hi Eimai_Anglos, Thanks a lot for taking time to address my doubts.. However, I need some more clarifications. To be sure, there would be scarcely no time left over for other things if school children were expected to consider all sides of

.. thanks, Sharad.

I don't understand which one to use - "a situation in" or "a situation where" ? to me both are same and one can replace the other. I know both are different.. I need to understand where to use which one ? Examples would help me understand better.

Thanks Mister Micawber and davkett.. I think i need some time to get used to this usage..For I learnt a bit grammar, i sometimes start wondering if such usages are correct in first place.. Unfortunately, my limited grammar exposure often leaves me

you say - hydrogen and oxygen are needed yo make water. you don't say - hydrogen and oxgen are needed to is needed to make water

?? thanks in advance, sharad. Sometimes compound subjects are governed by a sense of unity

thanks for the reply. but, is there something grammatically wrong with 2? Shouldn't it be "may" instead of might in 2 ?? - We decided to emphasize the results we may attain I thought might is needed when you use 'that'.