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 structure of more....than
Hi,
Me again! Please move this thread if it is inappropriatedly placed.
I read an article from BusinessWeek, there's a sentence of which struct | leslie | May-10-10 10:03 AM
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more...than...
Hi,
I read an article from Financial Times and there's a sentence which confused me. Here it is:
¡§A stronger renminbi is likely to mean that th | leslie | Apr-19-10 06:28 AM
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making suggestions
Hi, please can you tell me if the following sentences are correct:
If you are unhappy in your job, I suggest to you that you should look for someth | rosagold | Nov-03-09 09:19 PM
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use of have, had, were, has?
i can't figure out when should I use these words
| annilov | Jun-24-09 03:41 PM
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How can we find if the information is/is not essential ...
Dear Dr grammar,
How can we find if the information brought in a sentece is or is not essential to the meaning of the sentence?For example in the f | KHH | Nov-20-08 07:18 PM
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have encountered or have encounter
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It can be found at:
http://forum. churchillhouse.com// d | kidlatep | May-16-08 05:37 PM
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use of despite in as sentence
Hi Dr. Grammar,
How are you? I hope you are doing well.
I hope you can shed some light on the following issues.
What is the difference betwee | danella | Aug-09-07 12:06 PM
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Differece between since & hence
Dear Mr.Dr,
Could you pls explain the difference between SINCE & HENCE
| vn.sankar | Jun-08-07 11:32 AM
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Sentence structure
Hello. I have a question about the following form of sentence.
"The speaker made an excellent point concerning the issue of bio-diversity and reg | Perceiver | Feb-07-07 06:26 PM
by Dr Grammar | 1 | 1897 |
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So and Such
when should I use such or so in a cause and effect sentense? | Miary | Nov-23-06 08:05 PM
by Dr Grammar | 1 | 1908 |
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though
Dear Dr.Grammar.Even though I know the conjunction word "though" I don't understand the meaning this sentence exactly because " though" isn't at the | Munyuka | Oct-12-06 03:13 PM
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"That" vs. "Who"
Are there uses where "that" is preferable to "who" when referring to a person? I prefer "who" whenever possible, as I believe it is dignified and hum | ellenlouise | Aug-17-06 09:10 PM
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Who + 3rd person (singular)
Dear Dr Grammar,
I have just read this sentence:
"Is it I who brings this challenger to our gate?"
Could you please tell me, first if it is c | MONIA | Jul-05-06 10:05 PM
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who you were speaking
excuse me sir!
i have a question:
"the woman whom you were speaking to, is a teacher"
but i saw in the book,it has been written :"the woman who you | eddy | May-30-06 02:16 PM
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teaching
Dear Dr,
Last time I asked you:
It is a day ______ people what to do when an earthquake or a typhoon happens.
You said the answer was "to teach"
| ivy | Apr-26-06 01:45 PM
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Participles
Are both options correct?
"I am writing in response to your article claiming/which claims that fathers do not have a clear role in the family any more | Cristina | Dec-04-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 2042 |
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there
In the corner there is a chair.
In the corner is a chair.
I was taught that the second sentence is wrong. However I have read exactly this constructio | Sigi | Dec-03-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1828 |
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connectors
I WANT TO KNOW THE LIST OF CONNECTORS LIKE ALTOUGH, BUT, BETWEEN...AND HOW TO USE THEM. | CLAUDIA GONZALEZ | Nov-30-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 2406 |
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Which answer?
Hello
I'd like to ask why the answer is (b) in the following question.
There was the question #1 in the exercise to fill in the blank.
#1 The functio | Lie K. | Nov-29-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1771 |
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first of all
How can I continue this sentence:
A:Shall we buy this chair?
B:No.First of all it's very expensive .......I don't like it.(OTHERWISE? AT THE OTHER SID | Kati | Nov-25-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1811 |
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QUESTION TAG
Dear Dr. Grammar,
Which of theses sentences is correct:
I'm not brazilian, I am?
or
I'm not brazilian, Are I?
I'm brazilian, Aren't I?
or
I'm brazil | Lu | Nov-22-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1818 |
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Or
What is the use of "Or"? I usually know that it is used to choose between things. But I read in a book that it is used in nigative sentence. Like (I d | Tamer Rostom | Nov-21-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1678 |
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and and but
Dear Dr Grammar,
is it correct to start a sentence with "And" and "But"? | Anne | Nov-20-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1869 |
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Should I use nor, or or?
In the sentence,
Needless to say, my unrefined gifts were not appreciated by the instructors or the students in training. | Davidson | Nov-20-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 3838 |
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speak of which
Could you explain this sentence to me what it means:
We've been invited to Rachel and Jamie's wedding - speaking of which, did you know that they're m | Kati | Nov-18-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1730 |
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use of however
Is it ever all right to begin a sentence with "However"? | Barbara Bulman-Fleming | Nov-13-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 3812 |
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ellipsis
when "that" used as a relative to lead a relative clause, how can i ellipsis the "that"? i am only sure to ellipsis the "that" when it is object in th | lyle | Nov-11-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1774 |
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Importance of Word Order
Which part is more important two different clauses?
If you are hungry, come in and get a bite.
Come in and get a bite if you are hungry. | peter | Nov-09-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1777 |
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Past participle
Dear Sir:
I have read your first replies; I am still confused when to use the past participle.
For instance, the following are the two sentences:
"For | Rambo | Nov-08-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1783 |
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was/were agreement
Can you explain if one of the following is correct? 1. He was one of the students who was selected. 2. He was one of the students who were selected.
| James J Richardson | Nov-07-05 11:00 PM | 1 | 1744 |
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