Hey what's up with elder-older and eldest-oldest ?
They're the same: elder = older; eldest = oldest.
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bad -> worst-> worse ? is that true? I am really confuse with worst and worse :(
Bad → worse → worst.
Similarly,
Good → better → best.
Similarly,
Good → better → best.
Is/are "the whole (something)" singular/plural? (e.g. the whole world, the whole country, etc.)
In American English, "the whole (x)" is almost always singular. (A famous exception is the idiom "The whole nine yards," which means everything available or possible.)
Generally, (x) has to be a singular noun (pie, pizza, cake, planet, etc.) or a singular collective noun (team, group, squad, class, etc.). Except for few exceptions (e.g., police), collective nouns are treated as singular nouns in American English: The whole team is pathetic; the whole class is restless; the whole world is falling apart.
But in British English, collective nouns can generally be treated as either singular or plural: http://bit.ly/TwFAQE
Therefore, whether "the whole (x)" is singular or plural can depend on whether you use American or British English.
Generally, (x) has to be a singular noun (pie, pizza, cake, planet, etc.) or a singular collective noun (team, group, squad, class, etc.). Except for few exceptions (e.g., police), collective nouns are treated as singular nouns in American English: The whole team is pathetic; the whole class is restless; the whole world is falling apart.
But in British English, collective nouns can generally be treated as either singular or plural: http://bit.ly/TwFAQE
Therefore, whether "the whole (x)" is singular or plural can depend on whether you use American or British English.
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okay so this is a stupid question of mine, when to use 'had' and 'has'?
1. It's not a stupid question.
2. "Has" is the present tense for he, she, it, and other SINGULAR nouns: My sister HAS a cat; Jo HAS too much work to do.
3. "Had" is the past tense of "have": I HAD a cold, but I'm fine now; We HAD to take an exam this morning, but we're free now.
2. "Has" is the present tense for he, she, it, and other SINGULAR nouns: My sister HAS a cat; Jo HAS too much work to do.
3. "Had" is the past tense of "have": I HAD a cold, but I'm fine now; We HAD to take an exam this morning, but we're free now.
What's the difference between 'segway' and 'segue?'
"Segue" = (n.) a smooth transition; (v.) to move without interruption from one song, melody, or scene to another.
"Segway" = a two-wheeled motorized personal vehicle (see photo for reference).
"Segway" = a two-wheeled motorized personal vehicle (see photo for reference).
someone’s else’s behalf or someone else's behalf?
SOMEONE else's behalf.
What's up with pandemic, epidemic and endemic?
Pandemic > epidemic > endemic.
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How can I achieve a neutral American accent? English is our second language here and I'm only confident in writing.:(
Watch a lot of American TV, listen to a lot of music by American artists, listen to podcasts (e.g., "This American Life"), etc. and imitate what you hear. Speak in English as much as possible.
And of course, practice. ^_^
And of course, practice. ^_^
Hello. Which is correct: excited about/for/by/at?
When we’re talking about what excites US, we generally use “excited about” (the most common option), “excited by," or “excited at.”
But when we’re excited on someone’s else’s behalf, we use “excited for":
You won a scholarship? I'm so excited FOR you!
But when we’re excited on someone’s else’s behalf, we use “excited for":
You won a scholarship? I'm so excited FOR you!
i would do that too if a snake WAS right in front of me or i would do that too if a snake IS right in front of me
WERE.
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Is "other" plural or singural ?
It depends:
I like the OTHER TWIN more. (Singular)
I prefer the OTHER OPTIONS. (Plural)
The OTHER REPORTS are wrong. (Plural)
Any OTHER GIRL would say that G-Dragon is the best. (Singular)
I like the OTHER TWIN more. (Singular)
I prefer the OTHER OPTIONS. (Plural)
The OTHER REPORTS are wrong. (Plural)
Any OTHER GIRL would say that G-Dragon is the best. (Singular)
Why do see people writing "an historic event"? Is it right? :/
In American English, "an historic" is awkward and wrong. This is because we pronounce the "h" in "historic." Therefore, we would always say and write "a historic." We would also say and write "a hippo" and "a hotel." (We wouldn't use "an" for either.)
However, many people who use British English write "an historic." We find this strange, and so does the Oxford Dictionaries blog: http://bit.ly/1qeOxvb
However, many people who use British English write "an historic." We find this strange, and so does the Oxford Dictionaries blog: http://bit.ly/1qeOxvb
is it true after word 'to' must be root verb :)
Usually, yes. Doing so forms the infinitive (to eat, to sleep, to read, to run, to buy, etc.).
However, "to" can be followed by "-ing": I look forward to meeting you; I am committed to supporting my teammates.
However, "to" can be followed by "-ing": I look forward to meeting you; I am committed to supporting my teammates.
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How do we improve our english? Including our skill in speaking and writing, in your personal experience.
1. Read books and magazines—the more you read, the better.
2. Listen to pop songs and watch TV (for pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, slang, etc.).
3. To write better, follow the tips here: http://bit.ly/1xVbaXD
4. To speak better, follow the tips here: http://bit.ly/1oQa51f
5. Use English all the time: speak it, write it, tweet it, text it, sing it, etc. Use it with qualified native English speakers—and ask for feedback.
Like playing video games or learning an instrument, practice! Then practice some more. Then practice even more. (You get the idea.)
2. Listen to pop songs and watch TV (for pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, slang, etc.).
3. To write better, follow the tips here: http://bit.ly/1xVbaXD
4. To speak better, follow the tips here: http://bit.ly/1oQa51f
5. Use English all the time: speak it, write it, tweet it, text it, sing it, etc. Use it with qualified native English speakers—and ask for feedback.
Like playing video games or learning an instrument, practice! Then practice some more. Then practice even more. (You get the idea.)
I have finished reading that book or I had finished reading that book? I'm really confused when to use had and have because of the Past/Future/Present Perfect Tense. :///// Then there's the progressive jksjkkddjdd. Thank you in advance!!
"I have finished reading that book."
Or "I had finished reading that book by the time my parents came home."
For the present perfect, check this out: http://bit.ly/SfhQiW
For the past perfect, read this: http://bit.ly/1nlbdFt
For the present progressive, here you go: http://bit.ly/1sdioWE
If you still have questions afterward, feel free to ask.
Or "I had finished reading that book by the time my parents came home."
For the present perfect, check this out: http://bit.ly/SfhQiW
For the past perfect, read this: http://bit.ly/1nlbdFt
For the present progressive, here you go: http://bit.ly/1sdioWE
If you still have questions afterward, feel free to ask.
Is it "I've just talked to her" or "I just talked to her"? When must "have" be added and what does it imply?
They both can be right; it depends on the question.
If the question is "What did you do with her?" then the answer (between the two choices) should be "I just talked to her," i.e., I didn't do anything more with her.
If you're trying to say that I talked to her not too long ago, both are right. In American English, "I just talked to her" is common; in British English, "I've just talked to her" is more common.
If the question is "What did you do with her?" then the answer (between the two choices) should be "I just talked to her," i.e., I didn't do anything more with her.
If you're trying to say that I talked to her not too long ago, both are right. In American English, "I just talked to her" is common; in British English, "I've just talked to her" is more common.
What's the difference between assume and presume?
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Hello :) How do we use the verb "born"? Is it applicable to be used in both simple present/past and past participle? Thank you in advance.
"Born" is usually used as an ADJECTIVE together with forms of the verb "be":
- Jo WAS BORN in 2012.
- She WILL BE BORN in October.
- When WERE you BORN?
"Born" (or "borne") is also the past participle of to "bear": Jo *has born* (has borne) the responsibility for our team's loss.
- Jo WAS BORN in 2012.
- She WILL BE BORN in October.
- When WERE you BORN?
"Born" (or "borne") is also the past participle of to "bear": Jo *has born* (has borne) the responsibility for our team's loss.
But I live in an environment where the society doesn't focus the english language usage. Therefore I've been practising my listening skill on youtube and it's hard to read their body language. So how? Thank you so much for helping!
Hmm ... in that case, most of those tips (and the tips you find online) won't help very much.
Try listening to YouTube clips in short spans: 2–3 minutes at a time. Summarize what you heard. Jot down cool words or phrases you heard. Look up tricky words in a dictionary. Repeat.
As you improve, increase the span to 5–10 minutes, and as you continue to improve, increase the span. Repeat.
Good luck!
Try listening to YouTube clips in short spans: 2–3 minutes at a time. Summarize what you heard. Jot down cool words or phrases you heard. Look up tricky words in a dictionary. Repeat.
As you improve, increase the span to 5–10 minutes, and as you continue to improve, increase the span. Repeat.
Good luck!
when we need to use got/get?
"Get" is the present tense: Please *get* me a pen.
"Got" is the past tense: Jo *got* me a pen a few minutes ago.
"Got" is the past tense: Jo *got* me a pen a few minutes ago.
So after "do," "does," "did," "could," "can," "would," "will," "should," use a base form ? All of them ?
Yes. Add "may" and "might." (And all of their negative forms: "don't," "couldn't," "won't," etc.)
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What are the best ways to improve in English language command?
Practice. :-P
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For idioms, pronunciation, and usage, watch TV shows and listen to music.
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For idioms, pronunciation, and usage, watch TV shows and listen to music.
I love you teacher. May i know the admin is male or female?
Thanks for the love. We are a dynamic duo: one guy, one girl. (But the "lead singer" is a guy.) You'll learn a lot more about us in the coming months. ;-)
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