http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3aConchita57&o=DateDescendingSearch results for 'user:Conchita57'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/AustralianBritishAmerican-PronunciationDifferences/vjhxd/post.htm#380994Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:25:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:380994conchita57For more information on Australian English, you can also have a look at this interesting Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Englishhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HardRiddleSolve/vwqmq/post.htm#378488Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:08:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:378488conchita57This is the tune to a French lullaby: "Fais dodo, Colas mon petit frère". I'm not aware of any English lyrics to this melody, but I'm curious.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhereIsItFor/vjrwl/post.htm#378482Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:52:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:378482conchita57In your first example, the definite article 'the' refers to 'perfume'. In the second sentence, it refers to FeFix.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsThisAnAdjectiveOrNoun/vjrjv/post.htm#378480Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:45:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:378480conchita57'Intellectual' is an adjective here. As a noun, the word refers to people, not things: an intellectual is someone who believes that brainpower is very important or who uses their brain to make a living.http://www.englishforums.com/English/GotGotten/vjrkr/post.htm#378475Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:35:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:378475conchita57Both forms are correct. The past participle 'gotten', however, isn't normally used in British English.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CutGrass/vwpjc/post.htm#377986Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:08:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377986conchita57Vincent Teo wrote: Does that mean " in the morning" and "this morning" do not affect the past / present tense? That's right. Context will determine the tense.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CutGrass/vwpjc/post.htm#377912Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:34:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377912conchita57- He helps his father cut the grass in the morning (habit or routine). - He's helping his father cut the grass this morning (arrangement or happening now). - He's helping his father cut the grass in the morning (future arrangement). - He helped his father cut the grass this morning (finished action on the same day). - He helped his father cut the grass in the morning (past action).http://www.englishforums.com/English/Softly/vwpjg/post.htm#377906Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:23:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377906conchita57Sentence number 1 is fine. As to the second one, I'd change it slightly to 'She politely invites me (in)to her house'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MyCountryOurCountry/vwpkv/post.htm#377904Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:15:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377904conchita57Yes, as long as those people are your compatriots.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WordsDerivation/vwpjm/post.htm#377903Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:09:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377903conchita57Yes, the word 'scenario' comes from the Italian 'scena' (scene, stage), which is derived from the Latin 'scaena'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AManWomanOfMeans/vwxbz/post.htm#377491Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:43:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377491conchita57No, I wouldn't say it does.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Foundation/vwnlv/post.htm#377355Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:57:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377355conchita57This is the definition that applies here: Foundation 2 an organization that has been established in order to provide money for a particular group of people in need of help or for a particular type of study: the British Heart Foundation the Environmental Research Foundation (from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary )http://www.englishforums.com/English/AcceptedAnswersThankYou/vwnlx/post.htm#377353Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:51:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377353conchita57Yes, that's what I understand too -- correct or satisfactory answers.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Classroom/vwmgx/post.htm#377102Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:53:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377102conchita57Both 'I'm in class now' and 'I'm in my class now' are common ways of saying it. Note: 'I'm in the classroom now' -- Here you need the definite article. Saying that you are in the classroom doesn't necessarily mean that you are in class (or having a class) -- you could well be cleaning the room or waiting for the class to start, for example.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ShockedAndAshamedOf/vgdmh/post.htm#377101Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:41:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:377101conchita57Clive wrote: Finally, I'd say ' the mother . . . her daughter' rather than 'her mother . . . her daughter'. Saying 'her mother... her daughter' suggests a grandmother and her granddaughter, don't you think?http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakesOnANewShine/vwwcw/post.htm#375765Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:01:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375765conchita57Spectacled-Girl wrote: Conchita57 wrote: It seems to be a play on words on 'solar/sun' and 'shine'. What was probably meant is that solar energy takes on a new form (in Singapore). Oh, I see. So, is that any other words to describe 'a new form' besides the word 'shine'? Thanks again. Instead of 'a new form' you could say 'a new light/aspect/dimension/twist/turn, for example. But the word 'shine' is just perfect in this context, I think.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Pick/vwwbx/post.htm#375759Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:54:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375759conchita57Spectacled-Girl wrote: Conchita57 wrote: The correct sentence is 'pick me up', since the pronoun has to be placed between the verb and the preposition. I just want to confirm... The verb is 'pick' (which means the action) The pronoun is 'me' (which is a person_ The preposition is 'up' Right? Thanks again. Right you are, SG.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Pick/vwwbx/post.htm#375757Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:52:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375757conchita57Wendel wrote: If u change me to it.. There are both correct.. "It" belong to "adverb" 'It' is a pronoun and therefore cannot be placed after the preposition in this case.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TakesOnANewShine/vwwcw/post.htm#375750Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:39:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375750conchita57It seems to be a play on words on 'solar/sun' and 'shine'. What was probably meant is that solar energy takes on a new form (in Singapore).http://www.englishforums.com/English/Pick/vwwbx/post.htm#375738Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:20:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375738conchita57The correct sentence is 'pick me up', since the pronoun has to be placed between the verb and the preposition.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpMePlease/vwhzb/post.htm#375505Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:41:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375505conchita57The adjective 'fine' is sometimes used to mean the opposite, 'bad', in informal English. As to 'mess', in this context it means 'problematic situation'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheEndOfTheDay/vwhzc/post.htm#375504Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:36:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375504conchita57Yes, it is.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Afterwards/vwgjc/post.htm#375314Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:40:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:375314conchita57Both sentences are correct, except for 'gra b '.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DifferentKindsFearSuggestionWords/vwvmj/post.htm#374832Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:52:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:374832conchita57Personally, I think I'd feel: 1. (a Tiger) -- terrified or petrified. 2. (a ghost) -- scared, but anxious and thrilled at the same time! 3. (God or any supernatural almighty power) -- awed.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatIsARedEnvelop/vwvpb/post.htm#374824Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:32:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:374824conchita57The red envelope seems to be a Chinese tradition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_envelope I'm not sure what a red bomb is, but it probably means that once you receive a wedding invitation, you have to give some money as a gift, whether you attend the wedding or not.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatProperTermFollowingSentences-Examples/vwbwm/post.htm#374278Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:34:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:374278conchita57Feebs11 wrote: I don't think toast soldiers is quite what is meant! Well, we all know that this is imagery, don't we? Once the relationship between soldiers and soft-boiled eggs is clear, the comparison shouldn't be too difficult to make...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatProperTermFollowingSentences-Examples/vwbwm/post.htm#374144Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:32:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:374144conchita57Clive wrote: Hi, She's had more soldiers than a soft boiled egg. I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't understand this one. Clive Toast soldiers seem to be another British thing: http://www.icons.org.uk/nom/nominations/eggandsoldiershttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentlyVsCurrently/vhxrk/post.htm#374052Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:43:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:374052conchita57Yankee wrote: Thanks Conchita. If I've understood you correctly, you're saying that the sense of "frequently" that you mentioned would be mainly a very indirect interpretation -- "frequent" or "common" only because that is what is tending to happen especially now or at the moment? I'm not sure 'currently' in this sense couldn't be used for a past action or situation. While it does seem to mean especially 'now/at the moment', it can also mean 'then/at that time'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentlyVsCurrently/vhxrk/post.htm#373596Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:47:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:373596conchita57Grammar Geek wrote: That's not a usage I've seen or am familiar with. Is it British? If you're not familiar with it, then it must be only British English. After all it's the dialect I've been most exposed to.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentlyVsCurrently/vhxrk/post.htm#373493Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:12:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:373493conchita57Yankee wrote: Conchita57 wrote: 'Currently' may have the sense of 'frequently'. Hi Conchita Do you have an example or two for that? I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I was thinking of 'currently' used to mean 'frequently' in the sense of 'commonly' or 'generally'. For example in a phrase like: - the most currently asked questions.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AllTheSudden/vhpgv/post.htm#373060Thu, 31 May 2007 13:57:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:373060conchita57Marius Hancu wrote: It shows up on the BBC site: http://www.google.com/search?q=site:bbc.co.uk+%22all+the+sudden%22+&hl=en&start=10&sa=N It is nevertheless not standard British English.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentlyVsCurrently/vhxrk/post.htm#372536Wed, 30 May 2007 11:45:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:372536conchita57The two adverbs have the same meaning of 'now', 'at the present time'. However, 'presently' sounds a bit formal. Besides, it can also be used to mean 'soon'. 'Currently' may have the sense of 'frequently'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ToBeSickToFeelSick/vhjml/post.htm#372520Wed, 30 May 2007 11:05:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:372520conchita57EyeSeeYou wrote: So, if someone says "I'm sick" (in BrE), it literally means they are puking/vomiting right now? Firstly, they wouldn't really feel like saying it (or even be able to do so) at that very moment, would they? They would normally say it before, 'I'm going to be sick', or afterwards, 'I've just been sick'. Secondly, to talk about what is happening now, we need the present continuous. Therefore, we could say 'I'm being sick' (in between vomiting fits).http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeitherNor/vhnpq/post.htm#372511Wed, 30 May 2007 10:40:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:372511conchita57The answer should read: 'Neither did you!'. 'Neither... nor' applies to two or more things/people and is used to mean 'not one... and not the other': Neither he nor you called me.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AnnounceTellIssue/vhmdd/post.htm#372035Tue, 29 May 2007 10:57:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:372035conchita57I'm proud to tell you that Angela will have a baby in August. Or: I'm proud to annouce that Angela will have a baby in August. (Note that 'announce' is a transitive verb).http://www.englishforums.com/English/OutsideShopOutsideShopThank-You/vhmvc/post.htm#372034Tue, 29 May 2007 10:50:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:372034conchita57The second sentence, 'Keith is standing outside the shop', is the standard way of saying it.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PersonalityTraits/2/dcdjx/Post.htm#371349Sun, 27 May 2007 23:04:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371349conchita57Pucca wrote: Hello all ! I've got a question, if a person loves to read, that person would read a lot, then, could we say that the person is a "bookworm"? Or, does it have a negative connotation? Thanks in advance! 'Yes' to the first question and 'no' to the second. PS: I prefer the Spanish term for it though (library mouse).http://www.englishforums.com/English/PersonalityTraits/2/dcdjx/Post.htm#371347Sun, 27 May 2007 23:01:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371347conchita57Osee wrote: Then what is the noun corresponding accompany? Thanks. Grammar Geek wrote: Yes, but its primary use is to refer to the music that is played along with a soloist or other musical performance. Then what is the noun corresponding to accompany? Accompaniment.http://www.englishforums.com/English/InOrOf/vhjpk/post.htm#371345Sun, 27 May 2007 22:56:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371345conchita57'At that point in time' is the commonly used expression.http://www.englishforums.com/English/RealisticFiction/vhjph/post.htm#371340Sun, 27 May 2007 22:49:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371340conchita57A story that is not true, but that looks as if it is real.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TermanologySidedLove/vhjmp/post.htm#371306Sun, 27 May 2007 20:54:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371306conchita57There's also 'unreciprocated love' or 'unanswered love'. By the way, it's 'terminology'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TermanologySidedLove/vhjmp/post.htm#371302Sun, 27 May 2007 20:46:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371302conchita57Perhaps 'one-sided love' or 'unreturned love'? Edit: Sorry, I've just realised that 'one-sided' is the term you first used!http://www.englishforums.com/English/ToBeSickToFeelSick/vhjml/post.htm#371297Sun, 27 May 2007 20:35:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371297conchita57EyeSeeYou wrote: So, if I say "I am sick", does it actually mean I'm vomiting or I'm about to vomit ? Yes, 'to be sick' can also mean 'to vomit' or 'feel ready to vomit'. In the latter situation, people often say 'I'm going to be sick'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluralForms/vhhmr/post.htm#371293Sun, 27 May 2007 20:26:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371293conchita57Spectacled-Girl wrote: Thanks. So anything that is uncountable, will have no plural forms right? Hair is also uncountable, so it will not have any plural forms so it will remain as ''hair'' ? Thanks again. That's right, except that the word 'hair' can be countable too: There were a few hairs in the comb.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LetsGoUpHereLetsGoUpThere/vhjwx/post.htm#371229Sun, 27 May 2007 16:20:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371229conchita57Let's go up here = Let's go up to this place. Let's go up there = Let's go up to that place.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsNaturalExtrovertedThanks/vhwqx/post.htm#371227Sun, 27 May 2007 16:16:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371227conchita57Conchita57 wrote: 'She is extroverted'. I'd say 'She is an extrovert'. It seems that I answered a bit too quickly and based on my own experience only. Sorry for not checking properly first!http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowDoUPronounceThis/vgddj/post.htm#371225Sun, 27 May 2007 16:08:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371225conchita57The pronunciation of Latin varies from country to country. Some people might pronounce 'benedicite' ('c' like 'ch' as in 'chit'). If you want to pronounce it the 'English way', then you can even say . In classical Latin it was probably .http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToSayTheDateThankYou/vgpwl/post.htm#371209Sun, 27 May 2007 15:22:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371209conchita57Peaceblinkfriend wrote: Thank you for your help, Kooyen. Don't forget that Orpheus, too, has kindly answered your question!http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsNaturalExtrovertedThanks/vhwqx/post.htm#371109Sun, 27 May 2007 09:15:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371109conchita57'She is extroverted'. I'd say 'She is an extrovert'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/GettingBetter/vhjrl/post.htm#371108Sun, 27 May 2007 08:57:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:371108conchita57'Getting better' means 'improving'.