Can I still use "thyself", "aye", "nay" and another old English words in my essay?
You could, but you shouldn't (unless you're quoting a poet who used those words).
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who are real you are you a professor or something ?
We're the Grammar Avengers. J/K
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I am not a native speaker, from Asian. I wish to pursue my study in US in the near future. I am afraid if I mix both GBR and US in my daily usage. How to overcome this, or will the native people be okay with this? :(
Don't worry about it. ^_^ You might even be considered "cool" for using British English. (But when you write essays, try to be consistent, e.g., don't write "favour" in one sentence but "favor" in the next.)
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"i have agreed" or "i have agree"?
"Agreed" is the past participle of "agree," so "I have agreed":
- I have agreed to sign the contract.
- I have agreed to pay for her car.
- I have agreed to go to my brother's wedding.
- I have agreed to sign the contract.
- I have agreed to pay for her car.
- I have agreed to go to my brother's wedding.
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what is the difference between although and despite/ in spite of?
Here you go: http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1VNKbtf
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is "there are a few" grammatically correct? or should i use "there is a few"?
"A few" is plural, so it should be "there are a few":
- There are a few tickets still available, so let's hurry!
- There are a few students who still haven't finished their homework.
- There are a few days left in November.
- There are a few tickets still available, so let's hurry!
- There are a few students who still haven't finished their homework.
- There are a few days left in November.
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there IS so many or there ARE so many which is correct? :)
"There ARE so many." "Many" is used for countable plural nouns:
- There are so many movies to choose from.
- There are so many books to read.
- There are so many doughnuts left in the box.
- There are so many movies to choose from.
- There are so many books to read.
- There are so many doughnuts left in the box.
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If somebody ask you in malay, are you gonna answer it?
We wish we could, but we don't speak Malay. All we know how to say is "Sama sama." (*^_^*)
How to use understood?
"After the teacher explained the math concept, Jo UNDERSTOOD how to solve the homework problems."
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when do you use "toward" / "towards"
They are different spellings of the same word. "Toward" is more common in American English, and "towards" in British English.
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is it everytime or every time?
"Every time" is right. "Everytime" and "every-time" aren't. http://bit.ly/1xJEqRR
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Have you sent it or have you send it
"HAVE you SENT it?" (We would answer, "Yes, I HAVE SENT it," not "I HAVE SEND it.") "Sent" is the past participle of "send."
Is it weird if I mix British & American English? Because sometimes I'm not sure which one I should use as foreign speaker.
Not really. (Having said that, it's better to be consistent.)
by all mean or by all means?
"By all means." (It means "certainly" or "yes.")
Jo: May I eat this cake?
Me: By all means. Feel free to eat the whole thing.
Jo: May I eat this cake?
Me: By all means. Feel free to eat the whole thing.
What is the difference between practise and practice?
In American English, “practice” is both a noun and a verb.
In British English, “practice” is a noun, and “practise” is a verb.
In British English, “practice” is a noun, and “practise” is a verb.
Is 'peoples' correct?
"Peoples" is a legitimate word, but it has a different meaning (and usage) from "people": http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1K1H_mR
Whats the difference between amongst and among?
They're just different spellings of the same word.
what is the difference between “belong to” and “belong in”?
"Belong(s) to" expresses ownership or membership: "That pencil belongs TO me." "At the moment, CR7 belongs TO Real Madrid."
"Belong(s) in" expresses the idea of a rightful place: "That car belongs IN a museum." "Hatred does not belong IN this world." "Criminals belong IN prison."
"Belong(s) in" expresses the idea of a rightful place: "That car belongs IN a museum." "Hatred does not belong IN this world." "Criminals belong IN prison."
people are or people is? people do or people doesn't?
"People" is plural, so "people ARE" and "people DO" are correct.
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What is the difference between persons and people?
Both "persons" and "people" are the plural of "person." However, we use "people" much more frequently. http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1U_Yo_W
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is this correct --> "If Jo "were" here, she would've punch me 3x" because i read the article about was and were here http://www.theyuniversity.net/post/102705002327/whats-up-with-if-i-was-and-if-i-were
"If Jo WERE here, she WOULD punch me three times" or "If Jo HAD BEEN here, she WOULD HAVE punched me three times."
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what does win-win mean? for instance, win-win situation
We use "win-win" for a situation that benefits both parties or has two distinct benefits:
- If you study with me, we'll be able to help each other—and we'll both do well. It's a win-win. (Benefits both parties.)
- If you study hard, you'll become smarter and get better scores. It's a win-win. (Has two distinct benefits.)
- If you study with me, we'll be able to help each other—and we'll both do well. It's a win-win. (Benefits both parties.)
- If you study hard, you'll become smarter and get better scores. It's a win-win. (Has two distinct benefits.)
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supposed to be or suppose to be ?
SUPPOSED to be: http://bit.ly/1uKttNA
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there is a lot of people or there are a lot of people?
There ARE a lot of people. ("People" is plural.)
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Difference between unsatisfied and dissatisfied ?
Here you go: http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1Br6rqA
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