would you please give me examples of the usage of will and would? :)
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What is loss, lose and lost? I'm confused
LOSS is a noun: Henry easily predicted Man City's LOSS to Barça.
LOSE is a verb. It is the present tense form for I, you, we, they, and plural nouns:
- I LOSE to you all the time at chess.
- We LOSE whenever Peter isn't on the team.
LOST is the past tense of "lose":
- I LOST yesterday.
- Nan LOST her phone last year.
LOST is also an adjective:
- Peter thought he found Nan's LOST phone.
- We found Chewie's LOST toys.
- Trying to make gold out of dirt is a LOST cause.
LOSE is a verb. It is the present tense form for I, you, we, they, and plural nouns:
- I LOSE to you all the time at chess.
- We LOSE whenever Peter isn't on the team.
LOST is the past tense of "lose":
- I LOST yesterday.
- Nan LOST her phone last year.
LOST is also an adjective:
- Peter thought he found Nan's LOST phone.
- We found Chewie's LOST toys.
- Trying to make gold out of dirt is a LOST cause.
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how to use the word "ain't". ain't nobody got time for that. is that correct?
It's correct, BUT ONLY IN SLANG. DO NOT USE "AIN'T" IN YOUR ESSAYS FOR SCHOOL or in any formal conversations.
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add fuel to the fire. Can you explain me bout this idiom.
It means "to make a bad situation even worse" or "to make an angry person even angrier":
- When Nan had a headache, Henry added fuel to the fire by playing loud music.
- Yelling at a crying child only adds fuel to the fire.
- The protestors were already outraged at the mayor, so his racist comments only added fuel to the fire.
- If you're already getting bad grades in school, not going to classes and spending all your time playing video games adds fuel to the fire.
- When Nan had a headache, Henry added fuel to the fire by playing loud music.
- Yelling at a crying child only adds fuel to the fire.
- The protestors were already outraged at the mayor, so his racist comments only added fuel to the fire.
- If you're already getting bad grades in school, not going to classes and spending all your time playing video games adds fuel to the fire.
How to use the word 'already' and do we have to use past tense after it?
No, not always:
- The restaurant ALREADY OFFERS free parking validation.
- We ALREADY KNOW the answer, so you don't have to tell us.
But we often use it in ways that requires the past participle:
- Nan has ALREADY LEFT the building.
- Henry has ALREADY WATCHED the latest episode of "Tokyo Ghoul √A."
- Henry's cousins have ALREADY ARRIVED at the airport.
- The restaurant ALREADY OFFERS free parking validation.
- We ALREADY KNOW the answer, so you don't have to tell us.
But we often use it in ways that requires the past participle:
- Nan has ALREADY LEFT the building.
- Henry has ALREADY WATCHED the latest episode of "Tokyo Ghoul √A."
- Henry's cousins have ALREADY ARRIVED at the airport.
a friend of mine once said that u were too cute. is that correct?
Yes. (Obviously, change "u" to "you.")
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in which cases does 'to' can be followed by 'verb+ing'? thanks in advance :)
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How to use the word `to' before a word that have `-ing'?
- Nan is not used TO SWIMMING in the ocean.
- Henry is not accustomed TO SLEEPING before midnight.
- Peter looks forward TO MEETING all of you one day.
- Henry confessed TO EATING all the cookies.
- Nan is addicted TO WATCHING documentaries on Netflix.
- Henry is not accustomed TO SLEEPING before midnight.
- Peter looks forward TO MEETING all of you one day.
- Henry confessed TO EATING all the cookies.
- Nan is addicted TO WATCHING documentaries on Netflix.
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Is it not to or to not? As in I promise to not tell him or I promise not to tell him?
Both are right.
You're asking about the issue of SPLIT INFINITIVES, which some people (mistakenly) claim is wrong. They think that it's wrong to put any word between "to" and the verb. They would say that only "I promise not TO TELL" is right.
However, it is perfectly OK to split an infinitive:
- "To boldly go where no man has gone before" is Peter's favorite quote from "Star Trek."
According to the above "rule," it should be "TO GO boldly where ...." or "Boldly TO GO where ...." Those would not be wrong, but they don't sound as nice.
If this is confusing, read this: http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1MlHO6Z
You're asking about the issue of SPLIT INFINITIVES, which some people (mistakenly) claim is wrong. They think that it's wrong to put any word between "to" and the verb. They would say that only "I promise not TO TELL" is right.
However, it is perfectly OK to split an infinitive:
- "To boldly go where no man has gone before" is Peter's favorite quote from "Star Trek."
According to the above "rule," it should be "TO GO boldly where ...." or "Boldly TO GO where ...." Those would not be wrong, but they don't sound as nice.
If this is confusing, read this: http://tmblr.co/Z90tLy1MlHO6Z
how to speak english fluently ?
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hye! can you help me with this... "when you've had a bad day or a good day" is this correct?? - "you've had".
Yes, it's correct, e.g., Because you always have a poker face, I can't tell when you've had a bad day or a good day.
"You've had" = you have had. It's perfectly grammatical. It's like "you've won," except the verb is "have" and not "win." The past participle of "have" is "had."
"You've had" = you have had. It's perfectly grammatical. It's like "you've won," except the verb is "have" and not "win." The past participle of "have" is "had."
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he doesn't know that everyday i sleep with the tears'' is that correct?
Hmmm ... I think that what you're trying to say is "He doesn't know that I cry myself to sleep every night."
it also has or it has also?
It depends.
- I have been to Paris. I HAVE ALSO been to London.
In that instance, nobody would really care if you wrote "I ALSO HAVE been to London." Grammar experts do not agree on what is "right" or "better" in cases like that. It's an issue of preference. (I prefer "have also" because it maintains parallel structure with the previous statement.)
However, there are these cases:
- I have a car. I ALSO HAVE a computer.
- Peter has a laptop. I ALSO HAVE a laptop.
"I have also a computer" and "I have also a laptop" sound awkward.
- I have been to Paris. I HAVE ALSO been to London.
In that instance, nobody would really care if you wrote "I ALSO HAVE been to London." Grammar experts do not agree on what is "right" or "better" in cases like that. It's an issue of preference. (I prefer "have also" because it maintains parallel structure with the previous statement.)
However, there are these cases:
- I have a car. I ALSO HAVE a computer.
- Peter has a laptop. I ALSO HAVE a laptop.
"I have also a computer" and "I have also a laptop" sound awkward.
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How can I remember new vocab?
1. Use them in sentences, either in writing or in conversations.
2. Make mnemonics: http://bit.ly/1rINXnR
The best way to "meet" new words is by reading. The best way to retain them is by using them as often as you can.
Give yourself a daily challenge to use words you've just learned. For example, use BLITHE, MENDACIOUS, LANGUID, PARAGON, and PRECIOUS today.
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2. Make mnemonics: http://bit.ly/1rINXnR
The best way to "meet" new words is by reading. The best way to retain them is by using them as often as you can.
Give yourself a daily challenge to use words you've just learned. For example, use BLITHE, MENDACIOUS, LANGUID, PARAGON, and PRECIOUS today.
You can find useful words here: http://TheYUNiversity.tumblr.com/tagged/WOTD
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When we can use life and live? tq :)
"Life" is a noun: Nan loves her life; her life is full of joy and laughter.
"Live" [liv] (rhymes with "give") is a verb: We live in Los Angeles.
"Live" [lyv] (rhymes with "five") is also an adjective: We prefer the band's live performances to their studio recordings.
"Live" [liv] (rhymes with "give") is a verb: We live in Los Angeles.
"Live" [lyv] (rhymes with "five") is also an adjective: We prefer the band's live performances to their studio recordings.
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Out of sudden or all of sudden or neither
Neither: "All of a sudden," e.g., All of a sudden, it began to rain.
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how did the exam go? why not, how did the exam goes?
After DO, DON'T, DID, DIDN'T, DOES, and DOESN'T, use the base form (bare infinitive) of the verb:
- How DO you LIKE the new Red Velvet songs?
- DID you FINISH the essay?
- DON'T you KNOW that my brother is an astronaut?
- She DOESN'T LIKE to drink bitter coffee.
- How DO you LIKE the new Red Velvet songs?
- DID you FINISH the essay?
- DON'T you KNOW that my brother is an astronaut?
- She DOESN'T LIKE to drink bitter coffee.
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Hi, I have a question to ask you. It's an easy question, but I am not sure how to use these word [some/any]. Do you want ________ money? a. any b. some c. little d. few Many thanks! :)
"Some" is right.
Nan: I want SOME money.
Henry: I much do you want?
"Any" and "money":
Nan: Peter bought a PS4 yesterday.
Henry: I thought he said that he didn't have ANY money.
"Little" and "money": Buying a new PS4 left Peter with LITTLE money for food.
Don't use "many" and "money" together.
Nan: I want SOME money.
Henry: I much do you want?
"Any" and "money":
Nan: Peter bought a PS4 yesterday.
Henry: I thought he said that he didn't have ANY money.
"Little" and "money": Buying a new PS4 left Peter with LITTLE money for food.
Don't use "many" and "money" together.
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What's the meaning of lmao?
Laugh My Ass Off. It is used to indicate great amusement, usually exaggerated, at something found on the internet.
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Thanks for answering my question. youre the best ever! :)
You're welcome! ヽ(^。^)丿
Can you give any example use the word 'yet'? And give me explanation about when we should use 'yet'. Tq :)))
For time,
- Are we there YET?
- I have YET to see the results of the match, so don't tell me who won!
- We haven't been to Southeast Asia YET, but we hope to visit sometime soon.
For expressing contrast,
- Nan's father is a quiet YET funny man.
- We became lost in the forest, YET we somehow managed to find our way home.
Used after a superlative,
- That was his BEST song YET!
- Henry read about the LARGEST drug scandal YET.
- Are we there YET?
- I have YET to see the results of the match, so don't tell me who won!
- We haven't been to Southeast Asia YET, but we hope to visit sometime soon.
For expressing contrast,
- Nan's father is a quiet YET funny man.
- We became lost in the forest, YET we somehow managed to find our way home.
Used after a superlative,
- That was his BEST song YET!
- Henry read about the LARGEST drug scandal YET.
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Give me some tips how to make my english become more fluent?
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Hey there! How to be good in english? I hope you will answer my question, have a nice day! Xoxo
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I have no skill in / on poetry? :) thanks
"I am terrible at poetry" is the best way to express that idea.
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Nan, are you there? Could you post your real face picture in here? Sorry for my curiousity ^_^
Soon. (*^_^*)
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