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why plumber and slumber don't rhyme?

There's only one answer: #BecauseEnglish
English is random in so many ways. That's why the best thing you can do to learn English pronunciation is to keep listening to native people speak—in person, on the radio, on TV, in movies, on podcasts, etc.
why plumber and slumber dont rhyme
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a group of people (is/are) ...

In American English, collective nouns like "group," "team," "squad," etc. are treated like regular nouns. In other words, since "a group" is singular, it would require "is" (not "are").
In British English, collective nouns are more often treated as plurals that require plural verbs. Therefore, it would be "a group of people ARE ..."
Since we admins are Americans, we would say "A group of people IS waiting patiently in line." However, our friends in other parts of the world are more likely to say "A group of people ARE waiting patiently in line."
We hope this helps! 👍🏻
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what’s the difference between had and has?

Has → present tense for he, she, it, and singular nouns:
- Peter has a black car.
- Nan has a lot of clothes.
- Henry has a lot of shoes.
- It has been very hot lately.
- She has the largest house in the neighborhood.
Had → past tense of "have":
- Peter had no appointments yesterday, so he went to the cafe and relaxed.
- Nan had to get a shot from the doctor yesterday.
- Chewie and Henry had fun at the beach on Monday.
- We had three exams last week.
- I had a sore throat yesterday, but it feels better today.
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I suggested he buy the dictionary. How come the verb buy must be in root word ? Explain and provide more examples. Thanks.

That's because it's the subjunctive mood.
The following [verbs + "that"] often attract (for lack of a better word) the subjunctive mood: "ask," "command," "demand," "determine," "insist," "order," "prefer," "recommend," "require," and "suggest." And these [adjectives + "that"] do likewise: "crucial," "essential," "important," "imperative," and "necessary."
With either the aforementioned verbs or adjectives, we use the base form of the verb (the way the verb would appear as a dictionary entry, i.e., without -s, -ed, or -ing), regardless of the noun or pronoun.
Here are some more examples:
1. The teacher suggested that Peter go (not “goes”) to study hall after class to get help in geometry.
2. I insist that Nan put (not “puts”) her phone away before the exam starts.
3. The editor said it was essential that Henry meet (not “meets”) the deadline.
4. We demand that this post end (not “ends”) soon.

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(For those / To those) who have been asking me about the tips, I will share with you soon. How to use it. Clarify

In those examples, they're both fine. They will both convey the same message. Here's how:
1. (This message is) For those who have been asking me about the tips ...
2. (I am saying this) To those who have been asking me about the tips ...
The parts that are in ( ) will be assumed by the listener/reader. Since it's colloquial English (i.e., not overly formal), the listener/reader will know exactly what you're trying to say. It's not a matter of pure grammar; it's more of a preference.
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I have been doing it all this while. I had been doing it all this while. What is the difference between these two sentence? Explain. Thanks.

The first one means that you're still doing it; the second means that you are no longer doing it.
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for those / to those... which one is correct ?

They both can be right. It depends on how it's used:
- I baked sugar-free cookies FOR THOSE of you who made that request earlier.
- I delivered sugar-free cookies TO THOSE customers who ordered them that way.
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what's the difference between anymore & any more. anytime & any time every time / everytime

As adverbs, "anymore" and "any more" are the same. They both mean 'any longer,' e.g., "I don't like cookies anymore" = "I don't like cookies any more."
However, "any more" can be used in a way that "anymore" can't: "I don't want any more phone calls today," which means 'I want no more phone calls today.' (You can't write "I don't want anymore phone calls today." 🙅🏻‍♀️)
"Any time" = any amount of time: "Nan doesn't have *any time* to play video games due to her busy schedule.
"Anytime" = whenever: "Call me *anytime* you're sad; I'm always here for you."
"Every time" is right; "everytime" is wrong. Don't trust any of the song titles that use "Everytime." (However, you can trust SHINee's correct usage: "Every Time.")
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There is no ...OR There are no ... How to use which is which ? Thanks.

Use "There is no" with singular or uncountable nouns:
- I'm sorry to say this, but there is no hope for you.
- There is no way that I could lose to you in FIFA 18.
- There is no milk available at the market. 🥛
Use "There are no" with plural nouns:
- There are no dogs running around outside. 🐕
- There are no flowers in Henry's yard.
- There are no eggs in the refrigerator. 🥚
It's been fun answering your questions today. We won't be in town next Wednesday, so we'll hold our Q&A session on Monday (Aug. 20, 1–2 PM Los Angeles time). Take care, everyone!
There is no OR There are no How to use which is which Thanks
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How long have you been using it ? Hong have you used it ? What's the difference betwen these two sentences ?

They can mean the same thing, if you're talking about a long-term action (days, weeks, months, etc.). For example, "(For) How long have you been using your phone as a calculator?" = "(For) How long have you used your phone as a calculator?"
But if you're talking about a short-term action (minutes, hours), they mean different things:
"(For) How long have you been using the iPad today?" means that you're still using it right now.
"(For) How long have you used the iPad today?" means that you stopped using it recently today.
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Have done... Had done... How to use these two grammatically.

"Have done" is the present perfect tense. It is used when the action was completed recently or just now: "I have done more work today than you did all of last week."
"Had done" is the past perfect tense. It refers to something which happened earlier in the past, before another action that also took place in the past: "Before my mom came (past action) to pick me up from school, I had done (even earlier past action) almost all of my homework."
Here's more information on PRESENT PERFECT / PAST PERFECT: http://bit.ly/2KVoTs4
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Is memorizing bad for learning?

You're probably asking if memorizing is bad for learning English (not math, science, etc.). Memorizing is not necessarily bad. For instance, memorizing idioms, prepositions, and spelling can be useful. But for vocabulary and grammar, consistent practice is much more effective. (Knowing a word's definition doesn't mean that you know how to use that word correctly in a sentence.)
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what does "took me ofd guard" mean?

The common expression is "catch (someone) off guard." It means 'to do something unexpectedly to take advantage of someone who is not careful, alert, or prepared.' For example, "The teacher caught many students off guard by giving a pop quiz." 👩🏻‍🏫
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what's the difference between "i'm supposed to" and "i suppose to"? besides the active and passive voice

"I'm supposed to" is correct. For example, "I can't stay for long; I'm supposed to be helping out at my parents' store today."
"I supposed to" is nonstandard, i.e., incorrect. 🙅🏻‍♂️
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Did you do korean grammar check too? 😄

Haha ... we could, but we're already overworked and busy as it is. 죄송합니다. 😉
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hey, how are you guys doing? Can you explain for me the differences between "When you get off the plane, I will be waiting for you. " and "When you get off the plane, I will wait for you. " Thanks :) Keep doing the good work.

Hi. 🙋🏻‍♀️
The first one is what most people say. It means that I will already be at the arrival gate when you get off the plane.
The second one is awkward, and no native speaker would say it. "When you get off the plane, I will wait WITH you" would work better. That would mean that I will stay with you once you get off the plane.
We hope that clears things up.
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What's the difference between in and on?

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Prepositions are extremely tricky. Honestly, the best way to understand how they work is to memorize usage (how they're used).
Take a look at the pictures we've attached; they should give you lots of examples of how "in" and "on" are used.
If you prefer a video explanation, take a look at this: https://youtu.be/Lr1BBoNu6hIThe_YUNiversity’s Video 150273625474 Lr1BBoNu6hIThe_YUNiversity’s Video 150273625474 Lr1BBoNu6hI
Here's another video: https://youtu.be/sN5H7YTo_IQThe_YUNiversity’s Video 150273625474 sN5H7YTo_IQThe_YUNiversity’s Video 150273625474 sN5H7YTo_IQ
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What does "soldier on" means? I found it in a book but don't quite get the meaning. Thanks before.

No problem.
To "soldier on" basically means 'to continue doing something although it is difficult.' For example, "Fans admired the way the boxer soldiered on after breaking his hand during the fight."
That's our time for today. We'll be back to answer more questions next Wednesday (8/15).
Soldier on, everyone! 💪🏻
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Is it true if in LA we can easier find people speak Spanish than English? *sorry for my grammar

One of the reasons why we speak Spanish is because it's so useful in Los Angeles. According to the 2010 US Census Bureau, there are more than 4 million Spanish speakers in the Los Angeles area.
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Are semicolons actually useful?

We're lifetime members of #TeamSemicolon. They are especially useful/important if you're studying for the SAT or ACT exam. Although some people might argue that they are unnecessary, we disagree; we actually use them frequently every day. 😉
For those of you who are wondering how semicolons work, check out this article: http://bit.ly/2OTQRb2
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