📚｜english-questions

[young ember]

And what means 'I'm broken' then?

Example

[sudden ingot]

A suffering emotion, referring to mental or physical health.

[young ember]

Thank you so much

[arctic bloom]

what is a visual/oral text?

[minor galleon]

Visual text is text you can understand through pictures, (e.g movies, cartoons, etc.)
There aren't actually any words, it's just shown through pictures

[pure wadi]

can sum1 help with this question?? HOW DOES THE PLATE TECTONIC THEORY AFFECT PEOPLES LIVES?

[gusty frost]

It affects my life because I have to read this question

[zenith ether]

Iz science not English

[minor galleon]

Unrelated (But , because tetonic plates cause earthquakes it affects people's lives)

[young ember]

Hello guys! How would you say to the writer you admire, that his last book was amazing? I just don't want to use such boring words like 'amazing' or 'great'.

[zenith ether]

IMO, telling a person that you appreciate them or their work can't only be done through the use of adjectives, but also through saying how you felt when you read their work and how it has affected you.

[young ember]

Thank you for your perspective Twinkle. The thing is I don't tell that them directly and only wanted to write short review/message on their FB.

[flat rune]

Sure, send it here

[kindred finch]

I got it, I think ^^ but thx that awnsered.. ^^

[kindred finch]

.

[kindred finch]

I think it s correct. But if u have free time just watch 2 paragraph pls ^^

[flat rune]

I would write:

'because architecture is a noble profession'
'that architecture is my vocation'

An architect is a person, so it sounds weird to refer to it as a profession or vocation

[crisp topaz]

kinda jumping in here but you have better than handwriting me, coming from a native aussie

[flat rune]

Though, I'm wondering why your essay starts with 'however'. Is that a continuation of another essay you previously wrote? Because essays rarely if not never at all begin with such a word

[slow forge]

The only thing that used to matters to Couple's was love.

Is this sentence correct?

[zenith ether]

You don’t have to take and make my advice as a novel tho, haha. I mean, as a writer myself, I think the author would appreciate your message more if you do this. Okay so well, in addition, you can point out certain little things like great metaphors, passages, and techniques. Authors put a ton of effort into these, and the fact that a reader notices and appreciates them is the greatest compliment they could ever receive. :)

If you want to stick with the use of adjectives, I suggest just go look for the synonyms of the words 'amazing' and 'great' that you think will fit into the context and the way of how you feel about their work. Take astounding, stupendous, sensational, awe-inspiring, and tremendous for examples.

[tight current]

Hi there all, I wrote this sentence: Then I go to school and then I go to my house. But it's sound awkward.

[zenith ether]

Remove the second 'then I' so it won't sound redundant

Then, I go to school and return home afterwards.

@tight current

[tight current]

Oh thx u.

[young ember]

Thank you for elaboration, Twinkle! Make sense. I have a lot to say about the book and I already wrote detailed review to put it on Amazon.. but it was denied!.. just because I didn't spend 50 dollars this month in Amazon they don't allow me to place a review! Really stupid lol. So I probably will place it on FB instead of the short message. As for objectives I found a lot of them too and thank you for your advice

[zenith ether]

Bloody hell -- such a typical Amazon in a nutshell moment, hahaha! Anyway, it has been a pleasure for me and you are welcome, Aniezen! ♥️

[kindred finch]

continue.. ( 1, 3 ,4 par are 100% wrote from example...)

[short sandal]

what would be the meaning of "nation-pack"
For example: A/One nation-pack of people

[noble wasp]

is it right to say "what's that mean?" instead of "whats does that mean"?

[sudden ingot]

What's the meaning? --- It's a better option

[queen imp]

I have lived in Bristol since 1984. it's present perfect and is it correct sentense? because present perfect mustn't use with specific time. i am correct?

[sudden parrot]

I'd say "What's that mean?" is valid in informal American English, but you shouldn't use it in formal situations.

[sudden parrot]

"I have lived in Bristol since 1984" is a valid sentence, yes.

[sudden parrot]

I've never heard of "nation-pack" before. Could you provide some more context of where you've heard this phrase being used?

[minor galleon]

Is Couple a person? If so the sentence should be like this: "The only thing that used to matter to Couple was love". You wouldn't put "'s" as that is used to show that something or someone belongs to someone else.

[thick cove]

guys I have a contest and we have to talk about the topic Responsibility, what should I talk about?

[serene perch]

I believe you should talk about the increasing awareness global society is experiencing regarding social/political/heath/environmental issues, and how that makes us more responsible about the implications of our actions in general

[midnight thicket]

Hi everyone

which female character would you cosplay?

Is this sentence grammatically correct?

The verb 'cosplay'

[serene perch]

yes it is correct :]

[midnight thicket]

Can I add something like

From anime after of character

?

[serene perch]

in english there are a lot of words that can be both nouns and verbs. "Cosplay" ismone of them

is one*

[midnight thicket]

I see

Thanks

[serene perch]

yes! if you want to add this info, just put it right after "character..."

[midnight thicket]

Wouldn't it be better if it were of anime?

Instead of from anime?

[serene perch]

or even "which anime female character would you cosplay?" sounds even more natural

[midnight thicket]

It really does

I always get confused with adjectives

[serene perch]

i think that since the word "anime" is helping define the word "character", it can be placed just like a normal adjective

[serene perch]

sameeee

in my native language adjectives have different placement haha

[midnight thicket]

Fortunately, sometimes i know which one sounds more natural

[midnight thicket]

After the noun?

[serene perch]

YES

[midnight thicket]

Portuguese has both ways sometimes

[serene perch]

lol

[midnight thicket]

Ptbr is my native language

Which is yours?

[serene perch]

SLK EU TBM KKK

tem BR em TODA PARTE kkkk

[midnight thicket]

r/SuddenlyCaralho?

[serene perch]

sorry, i guess we should stick to english hahhahshdjbr

[serene perch]

kkkkkkkk

but like, have you met anyone else from brazil in this server?

cuz I JUST joined

like 10 mins ago

[midnight thicket]

Yea

I do know some guy

He's awesome

[serene perch]

and also, i suck at using discord, i feel like a boomer using this ugh

[midnight thicket]

Let's chat on #🫂｜beginner-chat

[serene perch]

yepp

[kindred finch]

may anyone help me with engl olympiad plss(but pls anyone from england, this olympiad will save my mark and live)))^^ i think i may complete it by myself but ofc i will need help to correct someplaces ^^

[flat rune]

That's a pretty daring question to ask. Competitions are meant to measure your own capabilities. What's the point in attending one yourself, if you want another person to do some parts for you?

[thick cove]

If u read this comment, I hope that u have a great day, always stay happy and healthy, and remember, you are one and only in this world, you are unique and I'm really proud of u, just keep goin and do your best:D

[weary narwhal]

How i can speak English fluently?

[crisp topaz]

get out there and talk to locals in person, nothing better than being surrounded by the language you are learning

if you are unable to find fluent speakers/locals in person try on calls

[queen imp]

Sam has been having his car for two years it's not correct?

[crisp topaz]

yes, the sentence is incorrect. The sentence "Sam has owned his car for two years" is shorter and grammatically correct.

or "Sam has been using his car for two years"

[queen imp]

can you expain me when don't use have been? in this sentence why don't need? because is still continiue, i have a car at the moment. no?

has had and has owned is same?

[crisp topaz]

im currently trying to figure out a way to word why it's wrong in an easy way to understand, I will give explanation

[queen imp]

okay

[crisp topaz]

alright, if my 14 year old self is correct. You are using a non-continuous verb in the sentence, which is the word "having". Whilst "having" has the right definition, it is not the correct word choice

Defenition for non-continuous verb
Non-continuous verbs; verbs that cannot be used in continuous forms are usually verbs that you cannot see somebody doing. These verbs are rarely used in continuous forms.

basically your using the wrong verb for owning a car

[queen imp]

oh thank you 🙌 you are good 14 year old boy😂

[crisp topaz]

haha no worries

I try my best 😉

[queen imp]

and done

[queen imp]

and know this?

[crisp topaz]

yes they basically mean the same thing, but they can be used for different sentences by your own discretion

has owned is more personal like a car, phone, or jewelry
has had is more for just casual, plain objects/items

[flat rune]

as a native i would say "which female anime character would you cosplay?"

(order in which adjectives are placed in english) ^

[naive torrent]

When should I use something like Was being done

[frosty heart]

would someone not mind checking for any basic mistakes in my english assignement? it has 260 words 😅

[flat rune]

I'm down

[frosty heart]

omg thank you ❤️ i will dm you

[minor galleon]

You use "was being done" when talking about an action that you were doing, but you stopped. I believe the tense is know as "past passive"
This website explains a bit about it : https://speakspeak.com/resources/english-grammar-rules/structure-of-english-tenses/structure-of-past-tense-passives-tenses

[halcyon magnet]

Would anyone help me with this?

[hard sail]

oh

[zenith ether]

Nope

[reef marsh]

I’m watching in Netflix or I’m watching on Netflix ?

[toxic pike]

On

[reef marsh]

Ok. What about. Chat on #💭｜general or chat in #💭｜general ?

[toxic pike]

In

[reef marsh]

Ok thanks.

[hollow bramble]

Looking for expert native for expert question

👌🏼

[hollow bramble]

Noone ?

Dm me if u are

[flat rune]

looking for some help about the schwa from a native

[flat rune]

yeah?

were you asking what a schwa is? anyway I was just wondering how natives think of some of the reduced vowels in different syllables

[flat rune]

I'm new to book, i want to find a book that suitable for me. I find about 4 words in Harry Potter and I want to read book until I can read book easily like English native speaker. And I want to learn new words the way English native speaker learn it . My favorite genre ( not really) is Young Adult and Classics. Thank you !

[gusty frost]

If you like classics I would recommend animal farm

[flat rune]

what about YA

[gusty frost]

I would say that is young adult, some other good YA ones are Percy Jackson series and 1984 and to kill a mockingbird

[zenith ether]

1984 is lit

[flat rune]

The protagonist is also hella based at first

[zenith ether]

LOL YEA

bludgeon julia with a truncheon innit

[echo coyote]

you have the correct me role so id like to correct you. dont take this personally
"And I want to learn new words the way English native speaker learn it"

you can say "and i want to learn new words the way native english speakers learn them"

[flat rune]

thank you ^^

[echo coyote]

no problem

[hollow night]

Hi guys, I have a question about the use of hyphens. If you have the time, please take a look at the following sentence and let me know if I have used the hyphens properly.

During the war, Duke Rogers, a member of "Bloody Daggers" - the country's most ruthless assassin group - made an attempt on the king's life.

If you think it would be better to rearrange the words to avoid the use of hyphens, please feel free to share your feedback.

[ruby star]

Looking for a bit of help on a punctuation test

[flat rune]

You can use a comma instead of a hyphen. It's more common

Also, you aren't really supposed to use hyphens to separate clauses. Hyphens are for compound words only. Clauses use the em dash

[hollow night]

Thanks for the feedback, Chloe! 🙂

[flat rune]

How to stop pausing to search for new words while watching a TV show. And how to learn the words from book.

[gusty frost]

What do you mean

[flat rune]

First, when I watch American TV show that’s a lot of words I don’t know and I’m often pausing and it distracted. Second, I don’t know how to use new word in book

[gusty frost]

The only way to not pause the show is you just roll with not learning the word or you just don’t watch it. The book you can take the word and search for it in a dictionary

[flat rune]

I mean like should I watch the film 2 times The first time we’re going to look up the new words and the second times we will look up the word in the dictionary and watch it again .Is it OK

Do I need to make a record of every new words I meet in the books or just use that new words

[gusty frost]

You could do that I guess

[gusty frost]

No but if it helps you can

[sullen solar]

What is the difference?

• I have lived here since 2000
• I have been living here since 2000

Thank you for answering my question !

[hollow night]

I have a question about the mixing of tenses.

The context: The story takes place in the past. And a soldier is talking to the son of his former comrade about events that happened 10 years ago. And the soldier said...

"I believe your father had his difficulties back then. We served in the same platoon, so I know exactly what sort of person he is. He's no traitor!"

My questions are:

1. Regarding the first sentence in the paragraph, is it okay to have both "believe and "had" in the same sentence?

2. Regarding the second sentence, is it okay to have "We served" and "I know" lumped together? On the one hand, he's talking about an event in the past and then he immediately says "...so I know exactly..."

[flat rune]

I believe <- (present) your father had <- (past) his difficulties back in time, together we were <- (past) serving in the same platoon. I know exactly what kind of person your father was<- (past), he was <- (past) no traitor!

[hollow night]

Thanks for your feedback, mystic! 🙂

[flat rune]

What a community this is, you had to wait that long? Just DM me next time I'll do it for free.

[broken meteor]

Actually I disagree that anyone under the age of 18 is a child because adult hood doesn't has spifec age.it depends how much you meet of events and learning from your mistakes contribute to be an adult and find  solutions for the problems make you able to distinguish between the correct and wrong that will make you take better decisions, also when you have a lot of responsibilities thes responsibilities will contribute to get experience with information that  will affect in your life in different ways for exmble like when you traveling alon that will make you feel more independent and adult . finally becoming adult mean you will have alot of responsibilities to do and starting think about future from now is a good idea to do .

I'm trying to answer no1 is my answer good enough and right?

[wise plover]

Actually I disagree that anyone under the age of 18 is a child because adulthood doesn't has a specific age.It depends on how you encounter the events and learn from your mistakes , contributes to being an adult and finding solutions for the problems makes us able to distinguish between what is correct and what is wrong which will help us take better decisions , also when we have lots of responsibilities , they contribute to get experience with information that will affect in our life in different ways. For example , like when we are travelling alone , it will make us feel more independent and grown up. Therefore becoming an adult means we will have lots of responsibilities to hold and starting thinking about future from now on would be a great idea.

I have done all the corrections needed and edited some sentences here

[broken meteor]

Wow thanks

[wise plover]

Also when u r writing an answer or an essay or summary don't use "you" when u r referring to someone. Use we that would make the reader more comfortable

[broken meteor]

Is my the answer gopd?

[wise plover]

I have done that "you" thing mistake when I was 13

[broken meteor]

Oh i see

[wise plover]

And my teacher scolded me badly for it , lol

[wise plover]

Yes , that's fine. It's your perception and if I view it from your pov that's correct

[broken meteor]

I didn't know that but hey you know what's rihht now

[broken meteor]

Awesome

Thanks so much bro i really appreciate it god bless u

[wise plover]

: ) my pleasure helping you , friend <3

[proud jasper]

What is the grammatical function of ( the boy ) is it a noun phrase or a noun?

[narrow bay]

'boy' is a noun, and the 'the' in front of it makes it a noun phrase

[proud jasper]

Ohh

Ok

Thank u

[narrow bay]

alg :)

[short sandal]

What's the meaning of bussiness host

?

I think they are a kind of hostal but I could be wrong

[wise plover]

We don't help in solving questions from exams

[kindred finch]

PLS MAY ANYONE HELP WITH 1 EXAM TASK

I CAN T DO IT

IT S TRASH

Task 2.
For items № 11-20 read an article about a picnic. Use the words from the list
above to form a word or a word form that fits in the gap. There is an example
at the beginning (0).
APPREHEND (0)
CELEBRATE
SEIZE
INVETERACY
GLORY
ADJOIN
TAKE
CURIOUS
WALK
COMPOSE
FOOL
PICNIC
My elderly cousin came to stay with us just before our youngest daughter’s
birthday. We were a little (0) apprehensive whether we ought to arrange the usual
picnic (11) _ because my cousin loathes meals in the open air. On the day
itself, (12) _ by some sudden impulse, she elected to come with us. It was
certainly a day to tempt anyone out, even the most (13) _ anti-picnicker: a clear
blue sky, (14) _ sunshine and a gentle breeze. While we were eating, a herd of
cows from the (15) _ field began to amble through the open gateway,
unnoticed by my cousin. When my cousin chanced to look up, their eyes
confronted. With one shriek of horror she leapt into the air and ran, not to the car,
4
where she might (16) _ refuge, but towards a gap in the hedge. The cows, full
of (17) _, gave chase. We were convulsing with laughter but my husband
managed to drive the cows back through the gateway and shut the gate. We
thought the disaster had been averted but our shaken guest, (18) _ unsteadily
back to us, lost her balance and fell down. A hot cup of coffee did nothing to
restore her (19) _. Never again, my cousin vowed bitterly, would she be so
(20) _ as to go out on a picnic

PLS HELP

[zenith ether]

Read the channel's description please.

[flat rune]

^^

i recommend checking out the meaning of the listed words

if you understand what those words mean, it'll be easier to fill in the blanks

[hollow bramble]

I got exam pla dm me just 5 questions

[flat rune]

Another Games ?
Other Games ?

Which one is right?

[opaque spade]

Other games

[flat rune]

What's different

[flat rune]

Thanks :)

[wise plover]

We don't help in cheating

[opaque spade]

Uhm like other games would be you're asking them what other games. Like I think other goes well with the plural stuff and another goes well with the singular stuff. But still I'd prefer to say other over another.

[wise plover]

other games

Another = singular

other= plural

[flat rune]

Haaaaaa

[wise plover]

Simple

An+other

An = singular

[flat rune]

Thanks :)))))

You are my Krish :D

[wise plover]

You got it , you got yeah yeah

Krish?

https://tenor.com/view/krrish-player-unknown-krish-gif-19076266

This guy?

[flat rune]

Hsgwywvaa ye

[wise plover]

lol

[opaque spade]

What about me

[unborn phoenix]

I should find a job ____ I can listen to music

what word fits in there

[flat rune]

[gusty frost]

Where

[unborn phoenix]

why ?

[gusty frost]

It sounds right and it fits fine

[unborn phoenix]

can i say which

cuz where is for location

[gusty frost]

No

[unborn phoenix]

??

[gusty frost]

Think about you are listening to it at a location your work

[unborn phoenix]

in which ?

[gusty frost]

That would work

[unborn phoenix]

that ?

[gusty frost]

What about that

[unborn phoenix]

so betweenwhere and in which, which is correct

[gusty frost]

Both

Depends on the context

[unborn phoenix]

so where can replace inwhich/on which/ at which ?
\

[gusty frost]

You can’t use on which

[unborn phoenix]

this is the beach on which i proposed to her

[gusty frost]

Yes that works

[unborn phoenix]

were just one big family

[gusty frost]

No We’re just one big family.

[unborn phoenix]

you wouldnt believe your eyes

[gusty frost]

No it’s You wouldn’t believe your eyes

[unborn phoenix]

please take me away from here

[gusty frost]

Yes that is good

[quartz knoll]

Yo

[upbeat lotus]

hello, can someone tell me which sentence is better and why?
a) We were never so sure that our coin can be valued at way over 1 USD one day
b) We were never so sure that one day our coin can be valued at way over 1 USD

[zinc inlet]

b because a sounds like the coin would be valued at 1 USD a day rather than one day

[upbeat lotus]

@zinc inlet thank you, though i hoped that option a is completely wrong 😉

[hasty estuary]

They mean the same, its the passive vs the active verb thingy

[vernal sandal]

I'd pick B out of the sentences you provided but imo it reads grammatically poorly, perhaps it needs a slight adjustment.
Eg: "We were never sure that one day our coin could be valued over 1 USD"

[real finch]

🙌🙌

[flat rune]

What do you guys think about this?

[sweet oar]

hello guys

[flat rune]

what covers desert environment?
is the question correct

[flat rune]

I didn't quite understand the question. Could you give some context?

Did you mean to ask what conditions (like temperature and vegetation) are present in a desert environment?

no

i mean the desserts are covered by sand

[flat rune]

now i want to ask and the answer should be sand

Then I would say:

'What kind of material covers a desert environment?' Or if you want to be extra specific: 'what kind of granular material covers a desert environment?'

'What covers ...' is a bit too general imo. People might get confused

[flat rune]

thank you got it

I am having difficulty formulating the questions correctly. how can I overcome this problem?

Just keep practicing

[rain trench]

Hi

[void tide]

Can anybody pls check

Are the right

[rain trench]

terrible handwriting

[void tide]

Thanks :)

[void tide]

What is the last b

[sudden ingot]

Please, don't be rude.

[white thunder]

Wait I can try.

[flat rune]

[eager bone]

Hi y'all

Even though I don't have problems with English it still sometimes surprises me. For example at the end of the video the women say "I'm loving you". I know that sometimes it is possible to use love with the -ing ending but does it convey or bear additional meaning in this context? Why didn't they say simply "I love you". https://youtu.be/gpZeHFDPaxQ

[white thunder]

Thats a good question.

But I don't know the answer

[eager bone]

I hope so native speaker will be able to explain it

[white thunder]

Yep I guess

[eager bone]

I'm C1 and I know it's a possible use of this verb but it is generally condemned by many grammar books. I wonder if there's a rule that regulates it :)

[flat rune]

hahhaha

[flat rune]

you are German I presume

B: that is correct
A: drop "be" and it's correct,
B: correct
A correct
B: Yes, I do. But when I'm late I have a problem, I can't be good at running like you can

[flat rune]

Verb tense difference

could not tell you what they're called because I haven't looked that far into the terms but

I love you is just a generic... well, I love you
I am loving you, implies like, "I am currently in the process of loving you, right now"

though

I'm also a bit confused

and I would rather not upset myself by watching the video lmao

[eager bone]

Aight. That makes sense. I'd say I'm loving it for example if I was talking about someone's new haircut but never to tell someone that I love him lol

Thanks for ya help

[flat rune]

AH

I CAN EXPLAIN

DIALECT

you are listening to a US southern dialect

where, as I'm a speaker of a branch of it, we like to be very random with the verb tenses

though this verb tense is trying to imply being cute or "lovey" if I may use that term

@eager bone

[flat rune]

but yes

that also works

I love it would also work

[eager bone]

Thank man. That's really helpful. I appreciate your help

[flat rune]

my pleasure

[coarse lotus]

Hello! What's the difference between shivers, goosebumps and chills? Thank you for your help!

[stoic pine]

I have no idea what a chill is to be honest, goosebumps are those bumps you get on your skin when u are cold or get adrenaline ig, Shivers are like when u uncontrollably move when its cold to warm urself up

Im sure someone has a better explanation than this monstrosity

[coarse lotus]

Thank you for replying me @stoic pine

[flat rune]

to shiver is to shake(like when you're cold)

to have goosebumps are those bumps you get predominantly on your arms when you're cold or excited or anxious

chills is that feeling inside that makes you shiver, or can be used as an expression to say something creeps you oug

[faint quarry]

difference between "i stop drawing" and "i stopped drawing" ?

[flat rune]

First sentence is in the present tense, second one is in the past tense

[whole rune]

Which one is correct or there is a change in meaning? “realy” and ”really”

[eager bone]

@whole rune there's no such word as "realy". It's spelled with double L

[whole rune]

Thank you

[serene saffron]

Hello guys

How r u

[last chasm]

Hey guys, I have a sentence that have something wrong:

"I bought a lottery ticket, if I am lucky I must win a million dollars."

But I can't identify where's the mistake. Someone can help?

thank you :)

[zenith raptor]

"i bought a lottery ticket, if i am lucky i could win a million dollars"

i think that's the right way

[flat rune]

yes

[last chasm]

Yeah I think this makes more sense.

thanks

[zenith raptor]

No problem

[zenith raptor]

By the way those are fun, u should do this more often

[queen imp]

what's mean 'get by'?

[zenith raptor]

You stole my sentence ( is it right ? )

[crimson torrent]

Instead of license-plate lottery, can I use license plate lottery? What's the difference with using "-" and not using it?

[white plover]

Either can be used, however a “-“ is more formal.

[crimson torrent]

Thanks, your majesty. 😆

[white plover]

No problem.

[brisk current]

"if you told him, why wouldn't he believed in you"
"if you told him, why wouldn't he have believed in you"
both mean the same?

[white plover]

The have is necessary to make it correct.

However they both mean the same.

[brisk current]

thank you 🙂

[white plover]

Np.

🙂

[crimson torrent]

Other phenomena resulted(resulting) from urbanization.

resulted, or resulting, which one is correct in the sentence.

[white plover]

Resulted, however if more words are added on it may change

Ie. Other phenomena resulting from urbanisation caused the disturbances.

[crimson torrent]

The full sentence is "Other phenomena resulted (resulting) from urbanization include dry islands, wet islands, dark islands and rain islands in cities."

[white plover]

With that context I would say “resulting”.

[crimson torrent]

I thought resulted was the natural and correct choice for this sentence. Why use the -ing form?

[brisk current]

how about "Other phenomena, result from..."

[crimson torrent]

Is it because the sentence can be restructured as "urbanization resulting other phenomena such as dry islands, wet islands, ..."

It's difficult to comprehend the use of -ing form here.

[brisk current]

sounds better than resulted

idk why

[crimson torrent]

Yeah, I would use that myself. or another way like "...caused by..."

I usually intend to perceive A is on the receiving end of action initiated by B, so I'd put passive tense verbs before B.

[brisk current]

as for me.. i would simply say "Other phenomena as a result from urbanization"

i don't know if it's correct tho

[crimson torrent]

I think it's grammatically correct, but "a result of" is more commonly used than "from".

[brisk current]

sorry i meant 'of' in there

[crimson torrent]

ok 🙂

[brisk current]

I've just made a typo coping the original sentence

[crimson torrent]

That's an achievement you know. lol

[brisk current]

from is exclusively for verbs I guess

according to this answer I found on the internet

[crimson torrent]

That's easy to understand.

[crimson torrent]

Is it okay to omit the preposition of in/on in the sentence "Money should be invested *(in)" where it is needed the most, and where it can generate profit?
Same for the sentence "A report released (on) Friday"?

[flat rune]

yes

[minor galleon]

You have enough of something (for example money) to survive in a certain situation.
E.g:
I have enough money to get by (Means I have enough money that I can have the basic needs: food, water, shelter, etc.)

[flat rune]

Could anybody please clarify what '...to trouble the notion of...' means here?

Is it supposed to be synonymous with 'challenging the notion...' because from what I understand, gender performativity is a very binary issue (masculine x feminine performativity - eg. items, clothes, ways of dressing that clearly indicate one of the two elements) which when confronted with how non-binary individuals behave and use their bodies, the line's blurred and consequentially, a non-binary person's characteristics become harder to distinguish (and if not, it clashes with their identity bc of binary sex).

[stoic pine]

Hello

[flat rune]

whoever wrote this could definitely worry about other things in life but yes "troubling the notion of" and "challenging the notion of" are synonymous

[flat rune]

yes

[flat rune]

Thank you!

[flat rune]

what's the difference between simper and titter?

[zenith ether]

iirc, simper is to smile in a silly way while titter is to nervously laugh

[flat rune]

both quietly?

[upbeat lotus]

@hasty estuary @vernal sandal thank you very much

[vernal sandal]

Ayyy no worries, happy to help

[grim raptor]

hii

does the word "bondage of tyranny" exist ?

[vernal sandal]

Yes in the way that it can be a way to describe a situation but i feel without context it's a hard question to answer to be honest.

If you flip the sentence around it's a little naughty lmao

[flat rune]

Yes, it exists

[grim raptor]

bondage of opression ?

also bondage of time ?

[flat rune]

Yes, all these exist, because they make sense

It's a bit hard to decipher what they mean though without context

[onyx dune]

Could you tell, is it normal to use adverbs-markers for particular time (already, just, always, etc.) in other times (in formal way)?

[zenith ether]

I don't see why not?

[flat rune]

[onyx dune]

Ok, thanks.

[flat rune]

Hi, I have a little problem here. I have a cartoon i have to analyse in English class, but I can't see the message the artist want to give (or I'm not sure if m thoughts are right about it). Can anyone help me find the main point/ message of the cartoon, please?

[flat rune]

Sure

Can you show the cartoon

[pallid veldt]

the thing is that the guy is making anti-immigrant art and a guy (who i assume is intended to be an immigrant) helps him spell the words

[flat rune]

immigration more like /tp

[dense sonnet]

Is saying "They look way similar." and "They look so similar." means the same thing?

[zenith ether]

Yes

[dense sonnet]

Ok! Thanks @zenith ether !

[tardy oak]

hello, can i ask what's the difference between
one of my bases on how I understand myself.
one of my bases on how I can understand myself.
one of my bases on how I will understand myself.
i'm confused.
thank u!

[minor galleon]

If you're asking about the second part, understand myself, then this is what it means: (i'm not really sure of the first part

First sentence:How do you currently understand yourself
Second sentence:How are you/will you be able to understand yourself
Third sentence:How will you be able to understand yourself
The second and third phrase mean the same, but the third phrase emphasizes more on the future.

[charred tinsel]

" you must be ready for change whenever it needed " is this sentence grammatically correct?

[zenith ether]

add 'is' after 'it'

[charred tinsel]

Thank a lot !!!

[flat rune]

Twinkle, did you create this server?
@zenith ether

[zenith ether]

Uhm, no? Lol

[flat rune]

Who is it then?

[zenith ether]

Viçek

[flat rune]

Good, when was the server created?

[zenith ether]

I dunno

And #🫂｜beginner-chat, we can talk there if you have any further questions

[flat rune]

Alright. That's fine.

[flat rune]

In a poem can a foot start on a line and finish in another?

[near flume]

How do you use apparently?

[flat rune]

'apparently' means something like 'it seems' or 'it appears'.

I wanted to invite him to go out for dinner. But, apparently, he wasn't in the mood for it.

[flat rune]

"Apparently" is used to indicate that you think something is true, but you aren't sure.

Examples include:

1. "The prices have gone up. Apparently, this is because minimum wage increased."

2. "Our reports say that we had a 20% increase in profits. This is apparently because of a boost in interest in product X."

[hardy root]

Hello, Are these sentences correct?
John, being confused about the test, ask the teacher.
John, confused about the test, ask the teacher.

[flat rune]

Neither are correct. The tenses do not match, and the wording is a little strange. The proper sentence is:

"John, who was confused about the test, asked the teacher."

"Being", in this context, sounds strange. Using "who" is better.

[hardy root]

Thank you very much

[near flume]

Ty!!

[crimson torrent]

Look back at / on the journey ... "at" or "on", which one is correct or more appropriate in this sentence? What's the difference in the meaning if one is used instead of another?

[scenic carbon]

u can use on (whole journey) or in (for specific portion[s])

[flat rune]

'Look back at' sounds weird in this context imo. It sounds to me as if you're referring to a location (as in, some place behind you, literally) and not a point in time.

'Look back on' sounds more natural if you're referring to the past (in this case, a journey).

I looked back on our journey in the west. - Good
I looked back at our journey in the west. - Nope, doesn't sit right with me

Native speakers correct me if I'm wrong

[flat rune]

Context matters the most here. Since this is a command, "Look back!", it depends on what the object of the sentence is.

"Look back at that" - this refers to a literal location or object.

"Look back on that" - this refers to something in the past, i.e. "look back on your trials and tribulations".

"Look back at the journey" sounds weird, but "look back at that journey" sounds better because it treats the journey like an object.

It sounds okay, but still a little strange. I've not heard someone say "look back at that journey" often.

[crimson torrent]

Thank you all very much.

[tardy oak]

hello, can somebody here help me proof read my paper, i'll dm u

[flat rune]

I can read it over.

[flat rune]

If you want, you can send it my way.

[flat rune]

Ok will do

[flat rune]

When people have questions, they will ask here.

[hardy root]

I saw a meme and it felt right to me, but when I analyzed the structure, it sounds strange.
Does ”Europeans being bilingual” seem strange to you?
Asians knowing 3 or more languages = Asians who know 3 or more languages
Europeans being bilingual = Europeans who are being bilingual ???

[flat rune]

The phrase is informal, but it is correct.

I.e. "Europeans being bilingual isn't a surprising thing."

Hi, i have a question about sentence rules in english, i want to know when a sentence is correct because i read a lot of english but don't know how to write correct sentences and how to identify the mistakes, this same message is based on my own guesses, i don't know if its correctly wrote.

[hardy root]

Thanks

[flat rune]

Whenever a sentence is written, it has these three characteristics:

1. The tenses match.
2. It expresses one complete thought.
3. It has a subject, a verb, and sometimes an object.

A sentence is correct when these three criteria are all present. Your question, in proper English, would be like follows:

"Hi, I have a question about sentence rules in English. I want to know about when a sentence is correct," so on and forth.

is it okay if I say

I'm a 16 year old person

or it's like

I'm a 16 yearS old person

pls help

[flat rune]

Saying that you're a person sounds off. It's okay to say "I'm 16 years old."

[flat rune]

no like. well I know

@flat rune can u go to #📝｜introduction? idk if my intro is good or not

[flat rune]

It's good.

oh okay thx

[queen imp]

what's the difference between i was reading and i reading?

[flat rune]

i reading is not grammatically correct

I was reading implies you were in the process of doing the verb of "read", you were READING a book

I am going to presume you mean "I am reading" which implies that you are reading at this current moment

or I read, which is just a generic, "i read" It's nothing special it's just the present tense and you are reading something

I read a book - you are stating that you are reading a book

I just realized read is also an irregular verb in the past tenses but we don't talk about that

[flat rune]

The former means that you were reading something. The latter isn't correct because it lacks a person.

[distant creek]

hello

can anyone help me finish my 2nd/body paragraph?

I'm writing a letter to a friend about a sports day they missed that was recently held at your school.

i only need 40 words more
Dear Eric,
How are you doing? It’s a shame that you were unable to attend our school's sports day yesterday due to a headache, but I'm hoping you'll feel well soon. I just wanted to send you this letter to let you know what you've been missing out on.

Yesterday's school sports day was a blast, but it would've been even better if you were there.

Well, now you know how much fun you were missing out on. I'm sorry we didn't get to see the craziness together; we would’ve had a great time. Just make sure you don't miss the next one; it won't be long!

All the best,
Seuchy

[zenith ether]

Just tell a story about the highlights of the event

[distant creek]

Dear Eric,

How are you doing? It’s a shame that you were unable to attend our school's sports day yesterday due to a headache, but I'm hoping you'll feel well soon. I just wanted to send you this letter to let you know what you've been missing out on.

Yesterday's school sports day was a blast, but it would've been even better if you were there. I competed in a few competitions and received the Best Athlete Award. I competed in the 100-meter race, relay race, and long jump and won gold medals in all three of them.

The gold medal in the 100-meter race was the most difficult of all the medals to win. I just came out on top by a few inches. When my name was announced as the best sportsman of the athletic competition, I was overjoyed. At school, I also earned a lot of praise. My name appeared in the local media. Everyone congratulated me. I thank god for this achievement.

Well, now you know how much fun you were missing out on. I'm sorry we didn't get to spend time together; we would’ve had a great time. Just make sure you don't miss the next one; it won't be long!

All the best,
Seuchy

is this good enough?

[zenith ether]

Seems good but I think it sounds like you are just telling him things concerning you? Haha

[distant creek]

so which part do u want me to change?

[flat rune]

The semicolons in the final paragraph should be removed.

[zenith ether]

Uhmmm, the thing is you used personal language and it should only be used as a support for the development of the main idea, and should not be the main idea itself. Like your main idea can be seen here, "...to let you know what you've been missing out on," "Yesterday's school sports day was a blast," so, therefore, you should discuss more about the event itself and not what happened to you during the event. So basically, just reduce the sentences that start with 'I' and replace them with... for example

I competed in a few competitions and received the Best Athlete Award

To

A lot of people took part in the competitions such as the 100-meter race, relay race, long jump, etc., and medals and the Best Athlete Award have been awarded to winners. Fortunately, I was one of them.

[distant creek]

alright, i'll change

how about the third paragraph?

or should i just remove the third paragraph

[hollow night]

Hi guys, I have a question about capitalization. Please tell me which of the following choices is correct.

**A) "They are going to tear each other to bits!" A passerby said in horror.

B) "They are going to tear each other to bits!" a passerby said in horror.**

Should it be "A passerby" or "a passerby"?

[zenith ether]

Elaborate the first sentence. Provide more supporting details and again, reduce the 'I' parts

[flat rune]

The first sentence is correct. One always capitalizes after a sentence ends.

[hollow night]

thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[runic stag]

does this make sense:
"It's because I just started on my other assignment and thankfully it's not as bad as I anticipated."

[zenith ether]

Yes

[runic stag]

merci

[stone juniper]

"I will start the connection from calling you first" - can you please tell me, does this sentence have any sense?

[flat rune]

Not really, I'd rephrase it like "I'll call you first".

[stone juniper]

I just need to highlight that connection will start from calling the person

[flat rune]

"I'll call you first to start the connection"

Like that?

[stone juniper]

Yes! Thank you so much!

[flat rune]

No problem

[flat rune]

It makes sense only when elaborated on prior.

[flat rune]

I will start the connection from calling you first.
"I will start the connection by calling you first."

It emphasizes more how the connection is made.

[stone juniper]

Thank you very much!

[charred gyro]

Can anyone help me with this?

[frank glen]

What exactly you need help with? It seems you will have to write a report about learning online. Its difficulties, ways to overcome the difficulties and the results as well. You will have to be creative

[charred gyro]

I don't know how it should look

I need to make a pdf in the end

And how should introduction look like?

[frank glen]

I think you could start with the difficulties encountered

Or maybe the positive side of learning online before and then the difficulties encountered

[novel tendon]

Guys why do you go in a car but you go on a bus ?

[flat rune]

Hello. I have a question, but first i must give the situation.

My school gave me an ID with a PIN: 123456
I did not create this number, my school did.
I got a new card, a CAC (common access card) and i was told to create a pin, so i chose my school pin: 123456. I copied this number.

Is it correct for me to say:
I made my school pin, my CAC pin

[novel tendon]

Wait

Actually

Can it be i make may cac pin the same as my school pin

?

[novel tendon]

Can it be i make may cac pin the same as my school pin

?

[flat rune]

Yes but you're adding words to it. I'm asking if what I'm saying is proper/correct

[zenith ether]

I told you it's fine, that's how I'd say it in a conversation

[frank glen]

I think the general rule is: for large vehicles that you can walk inside of it you use ON. And for the small ones you use IN

[brazen silo]

Hey I need help rn I've got an exam

So what's more grammatically acceptable "Because in that time ""I get to do"" whatever I couldnt do because of the academic stress" in this sentence is it better to write I get to do or should I just write "because in that time "I have free time" to do whatever I couldnt do...." what's more grammatically acceptable in this sentence "I get to" or " i have free time"

[trail hazel]

You could use;
"I have time to do the things I couldn't do before. "

but I'm not 100% sure because I couldn't understand what you want to convey in that sentence.

[brazen silo]

In the exam I have to right about what I'm going to do in this summer holdiday

So I didnt want to make any Grammer mistakes

@trail hazel

[trail hazel]

ohhh

Then you could use that then.

[brazen silo]

It goes like "my fav time of the year is summer holidays. Because in that time I have to time to do ....

So this sentence grammatically correct?

[trail hazel]

My favorite time of the year is summer holidays because I have time to do the things I couldn't do when I have classes.

You ended the first sentence too early.

[brazen silo]

Or to do whatever I couldnt do because of the academic stress

[trail hazel]

That's too confusing.

[brazen silo]

But the teacher would like it more ain't gonna lie

[flat rune]

This is due to the size difference. Cars, small boats, rockets, etc., are all small and don't let you walk around much in them.

Buses, trains, and planes, though... They're massive. They also let you walk around a lot in them, so we say "on".

I remember asking my mother about this, too. Additionally, the buses, trains, and etc., are all treated like platforms, not containers.

What

[trail hazel]

Then follow it up with;

Without academic stress I could continue doing my hobbies like...(list hobbies here).

[flat rune]

"Because (the break or holidays here) gives me a chance to ignore my academic stress and do what I love."

The sentence is grammatically correct already, but it's large and clunky.

[flat rune]

What do you call a person or a group of people who protect a stolen something (these people have stolen that thing and even protecting it).

[harsh hearth]

Which book do you think is the best for practicing Ielts ?

[winged plover]

I study English for many year in school but I still don't know, why?

I hate grammer.

[frank glen]

I'd say Thief

[flat rune]

Thief (singular)
Thieves (plural)

The emphasis is on the stealing, not so much the protection, though.

[dense sonnet]

Hello Everyone~

[flat rune]

It has "the" there because it's one day being referenced. Time is a concept, a day is a measurement thereof.

[dense sonnet]

I have a question. This guy said, "Wait, has he fought anybody else outside from Paul?" does this mean has he fought anybody else "aside" from Paul?

outside = aside?

[flat rune]

That's a mistake the speaker made. It should be "aside from", unless Paul is a location.

[dense sonnet]

@flat rune Thank you so much for clarifying that for me Sensei🙌

[flat rune]

No problem!

[dense sonnet]

@flat rune still there Sensei?

[flat rune]

What's up?

[dense sonnet]

He actually said, "Wait, has he fought anybody else outside of Paul?"

still the same meaning?

Paul is a person btw

[flat rune]

He likely means to say "aside from". It's one of the common errors made by some English speakers.

Another example of a common error would be: "You did good."

[dense sonnet]

I seeeee! Thanks again Sensei!

[flat rune]

It's no problem!

[rocky oracle]

Who can help me here

[frank glen]

I'm afraid we can't help you. We aren't allowed to help with exam or homework.

[rocky oracle]

Aha

I’m sorry

It's easy only I want to see you activate

[frank glen]

We can help you with the meaning of the words but we won't give you the answer tho

[harsh hearth]

really

or you just made it up by yourself ?

[flat rune]

Check the channel description.

[timid venture]

differences between execute 'perform ' implement

[flat rune]

Is that a question? I can't tell

[timid venture]

how should you use this word correctly and effectively?

yeah can u help me?

[flat rune]

So, how to use the word "perform" ?

[timid venture]

Power verbs are kinda hard to use in suitable situation

there might be differences between them

I mean we can't use these words every situation instead of "Do or Make'

[flat rune]

Yeah

[timid venture]

So which special activities or smt

[flat rune]

So you need to know when to use the word "perform", right?

[timid venture]

yeah all of that

not just perform

Wait I give you example

[flat rune]

Okay

[timid venture]

I am performing task that my mom told to me to accomplish in 2 hours

in this sentence can I use execute or implement?

[flat rune]

That could work, but the situation is a little too bland for that word

[timid venture]

it's kinda formal right

[flat rune]

Yeah

So like

"The doctor performed his surgery with great precision"

or

"The dancers performed elegantly as they leapt across the stage"

Those type of sentences

[timid venture]

yeah of course perform mostly uses in music i think

[flat rune]

And some tasks

[timid venture]

so entertain and perform must be same

[flat rune]

Entertain and perform are not the same, but they're similar in certain ways.

If we're referring to stage performances, entertain is to appeal to the crowd. Perform is more to do the routine

[timid venture]

ah I get it

[flat rune]

My descriptions aren't as good since I woke up a while ago, sorry

[timid venture]

so when should we use execute and implement?Cambridge said especially plan or aggreement. you are putting your etc into effect

nah you're doing great

in my country it's about to sleep time

[flat rune]

Execute is similar to perform, they can both mean "to carry out a plan or routine"

implement is the same as well

For execute,

you could use it in sentences like
"She decided to execute her plan the next morning"
"The circus clowns executed their routine perfectly"
"The dog executed the plan without hesitation"

for implement,
"The company planned to implement a new contract for their new branch"
"They planned to implement the plan without being seen"
"He went home satisfied knowing the plan was implemented"

@timid venture

[timid venture]

yeah thanks I got a lot

where r u from?

[flat rune]

Hawaii

[timid venture]

oh yeah you're from america right?

[flat rune]

Yep

You?

[timid venture]

I from myanmar bro we are suffering injustice and the cop

[flat rune]

Ooof

Sorry to hear that

[timid venture]

My dream intention ambition is to. emigrate america in coming years

so I'm studying eng just for that

[flat rune]

America isn't as great as other places

Japan is amazing

[timid venture]

I really love your guys culture

[flat rune]

Thanks

I think

America has the problem where you can't summarize it.

[timid venture]

My mom told me to go japan

[flat rune]

Yeah

[timid venture]

But I don't really want

it's not cool as you think

I don't know imo

[flat rune]

It's cleaner

Japan extremely varies.

True

Japan can be both extremely welcoming and extremely hostile.

Yeah

The countryside is known for being overtly racist, last I checked. Like most places.

Tokyo and some other cities are alright.

[timid venture]

it might be because of anime

My fris want to go there

[flat rune]

Cultural exports make a place seem better than what it is. Whoever the insider and outsider is makes the land even more different.

[flat rune]

See: LA or California.

Foreigners usually love both places whereas those on the mainland generally loathe them.

[timid venture]

it's happens

[flat rune]

That it does.

It's why I will never live in Athens.

Hawaii isn't as bad if you ignore the sand that gets in small places, tsunami alarms going off sometimes, cockroaches, rats, mongeese, sunburn, sharks, jellyfish, Portuguese man of war, itchy plants, ants, bees, wasps, etc.

There's a lot more

[timid venture]

here education system really suck bro

[flat rune]

[flat rune]

Public education usually sucks, to be honest.

You should see my old school

[timid venture]

when I play bitlife I get know a lot

[flat rune]

The kids there made sex jokes

[timid venture]

here no sport

[flat rune]

T-T

Speaking of your emigration plan, what state do you plan on moving to, @timid venture ?

H a w a i i

[timid venture]

when it is time to sport we don't get allowed to play sports

instead of we get teaching notably mathematics

wth

[flat rune]

that sucks

[timid venture]

I' still have not decided

[flat rune]

Move to Hawaii

Makes sense. What country are you in?

[timid venture]

bad education in that case of military

they are controlling the whole country since independent day

it's more like manupulating

[flat rune]

Sounds about right.

The world is getting worse and worse

[harsh hearth]

Meta =New Problems

[flat rune]

I made a song but idk what to do with it

[timid venture]

are u guys done high school?

[flat rune]

Middle school

I'm almost done with my bachelor's degree.

[timid venture]

woh

[flat rune]

Imagine someone finding out ur 12 on ur bday and then it turns 12:01

Keep it a secret, then put it on your Discord about me

lol

[timid venture]

is there party to enjoy? as they showed in the films

[flat rune]

For birthdays?

[timid venture]

yeah like that

[flat rune]

For birthdays there's sometimes a party

It depends on if anyone wants to have it

It depends on the family and person.
I stopped celebrating my birthday(s) to save my family on costs.

Just run around the house and scream "ITS MY BIRTHDAY"

That could be celebrating

For free

[timid venture]

haha

that's might be fun

[flat rune]

Yeah lol

[timid venture]

am i either actually don't wanna celebrate bday

I'm staying in home all day

no fri no fucking doing anything

[flat rune]

Yeahhh

[timid venture]

is that call introvert?I don't even wanna talk with my mom

[flat rune]

My next birthday is on a saturday so my mom is probably going to take us out of the house

[timid venture]

haha

[flat rune]

I rather stay inside and draw

[timid venture]

r u artist?

[flat rune]

Yep

Not a professional one but I do art

[timid venture]

do u wanna show what you've done?

my bro is kinda like that

[flat rune]

Sure

I'll post it in the #852790867243827229 channel

I gotta upload it though

[timid venture]

great arts

[flat rune]

It's taking a while hold on

Okay it loaded

finally

[timid venture]

you're good at

keep going

[flat rune]

Thanks

[teal summit]

hi, I have to write a poem for English class and I want to know if anyone has any tips on how to make a poem deep

[flat rune]

I love writing poems

You can DM it to me or send it here and I'll help you edit it

[teal summit]

I'm still in the process of putting my poems together but I really dislike them at the moment

we're writing an anthology btw

[flat rune]

Ok

[teal summit]

I feel like they're way too shallow, and they don't have any deeper meaning if you get what I'm saying?

[flat rune]

Yeahh

Idk about mines I just type them and save

But I can try help

[teal summit]

okay why don't I tell you about my ideas, and maybe by talking it through I'll gain some new ideas

[flat rune]

Okay

[teal summit]

one of my poems is about an unrealistic and naïve desire for a utopian world

[flat rune]

ooh

[teal summit]

I'm going to try writing a dramatic monologue(similar to a soliloquy)

I initially wanted to make it a casual conversational style to really show the innocence of the speaker, but as I'm writing I feel like there's nothing beyond the literal meaning

[flat rune]

Yeah I think I get what you mean

[teal summit]

I'm opening with the lines

A world, perfect and pure is my only desire
Where suffering and pain is no more

[flat rune]

That's pretty good so far

[teal summit]

then the speaker addresses the audience directly and says

You think it’s impossible?
Anything is possible
If you try hard enough, that is

[flat rune]

Nice

[teal summit]

and this part specifically, I feel like it's too prose style to be poetry

[flat rune]

Yeah a bit

Maybe make it like "If the heart --------"

Instead of "If you try hard enough, that is"

[teal summit]

ooh I like that

also I want to try and incorporate an overarching metaphor in this poem, I feel like it'd be interesting

[flat rune]

Yeah

Hmm

So there's the speaker and the things they're wanting basically

[teal summit]

wait why don't I get rid of that whole stanza and move on to the next one which is just

You think I’m blinded by fantasies?
I’m firmly grounded, mind you

[teal summit]

mhm

[flat rune]

Yeah that's better actually

[teal summit]

Do you think I should let them go on more about the things they want before they start interacting with the audience

[flat rune]

Yeah

Maybe describe a couple things in the alternate world

[teal summit]

good idea

[flat rune]

"Floating horses galloping by"

that kind of stuff

[teal summit]

now that just sounds like a fever dream🤣

[flat rune]

Make it seem like the speaker's there, describing their surroundings

[flat rune]

Lol yeah

[teal summit]

I searched up characteristics of a utopia and I found this lmao
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1531855841/springbranchisdcom/x2ah4ijftreakownscaa/Summer-Read-9-Eng1-Utopias.pdf

[flat rune]

But yeah so like

"The (color) sky smeared with (color)"
"The grass (verb) under my feet"

[teal summit]

ah I was thinking something completely different

stuff like
"Poverty is no more"
"Everyone is equal"
"Racism, sexism, crime is gone"

[flat rune]

That could work

[teal summit]

the irony here is that these are all things we want to achieve in this world, but wanting them without a solid plan as to how to get there is the childish part

[flat rune]

you could kind of combine the two stanzas by ending the second with something like
"Pain? no such thing"

[teal summit]

ooh

[flat rune]

So like merge the "directly talk to the audience" w/ describing the utopia

[teal summit]

that's really cool

it's like the speaker's on a political campaign and talking to the reporters

omg that'd be a really neat idea

[flat rune]

Yeah

[teal summit]

idk how much history you know, but this reminds me of Herbert Hoover's "a chicken in every pot, 2 cars in every garage" rhetoric

[flat rune]

I'm gonna go for a bit I'll be back in a while

Good luck

[teal summit]

it's alright! tysm for helping!!

[flat rune]

Ofc!

[teal summit]

aight ik you left but I had this really good idea I really wanted to share so

I'm going to use an overarching metaphor of flowers that represent human lives, so when I say thing like "a world where flowers never wilt or die" I'll be alluding to immortal humans that never get sick

[flat rune]

I love that idea actually

[flat rune]

From reading the poem, it comes from how blatant you are making your point.

A lot of poems, especially in English, don't focus on blatantness, rather they focus on symbolic items and parts of nature. They can be literal, but usually only when describing a scene.

Innocence is uncovered by how extreme or ignorant someone can be (in this context). If this perfect world hasn't been achieved, and it's a monologue, then the poem could focus on the speaker bringing up very extreme, childish ideas, and then be confused as to why none of them worked/are working.

[teal summit]

Ooh I see I see, I’ll try it out thank you!

[teal summit]

Not completely done but how's this

A world perfect and pure is my only desire
Where flowers will bloom like flickering fires
They shall not wilt, their flames can’t be quenched

No flower shall bloom before another,
The roses shall lose their prickly thorns
How will I do this? Trial and error!

Fantasy? No!
I’m grounded, mind you
I’ll shoot for the skies
I’ll plant you this world

This world is not mine,
It’s everyone’s world!
We’ll own it together,
These flowers and I

[flat rune]

future simple uses the construction:

will + (base form of verb)
example: will eat, will sleep, will go

future continuous or progressive uses the construction:

will be + (present participle of verb)
example: will be eating, will be sleeping, will be going

roughly speaking, the future continuous is used when you want to emphasize the fact that you will be doing something in the future for an indefinite period of time

@flat rune

[true ivy]

Hi, I have something to ask

Am I wrong when I write "He is good at swimming"?

[flat rune]

Yes. He is good in swimming

[true ivy]

Ohhh I see

Thank u very much

[zinc stratus]

What does "I don't pay you to eat" mean?

[trail hazel]

It means that the person who said that doesn't pay you to waste your time eating.

[toxic basalt]

What's different in this?:
To think of
To think about

[flat rune]

That's pretty good.

[flat rune]

No, you are not incorrect to write: "He is good at swimming".

[flat rune]

"In", in this context, refers to a class or container, not the action.

Got it, thanks

[true ivy]

Thank you

[zenith ether]

They are oftentimes interchangeable but in other instances, to think of something means that you're aware of it but haven't given it much thought and that, you're only aware of its existence.

On the other hand, when you think about something, it usually implies that you are paying more attention to it.

E.g.,

• No, I swear! I never thought of hurting your feelings.

• Yes, I am aware of your party next week and I promise that I will think about it.

It's the same with heard of and heard about

Have you ever heard of Queens? (Asks if you have an idea of what Queens is)

Have you heard about Queens? (Asks about your knowledge of a specific event that happened to Queens)

summin like this

[toxic basalt]

Thx for the answer

[long karma]

The vacuum tube made an important contribution for the early growth of radio

@sudden parrot

[sudden parrot]

To the early growth of radio

“Make a contribution” is always followed by “to” when you want to specify the person receiving the contribution

[zinc stratus]

ok

[spiral cedar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuMfmdxP69E
@lyric nimbus

[flat rune]

What to call someone who protects a stolen thing?

[faint quarry]

Why this meme use "was" why Doesnt use "were" ?doesn't that "color" belong to "it"?

Why this meme use "was" why Doesnt use "were" ?doesn't that "color" belong to "it"?

[frank glen]

Yess!

Were is used when the pronoun is You/We/They

Was is used when the pronoun is I/He/She/It

[flat rune]

rainbow needs an article regardless

[teal summit]

question: how would you describe second hand nostalgia

yes it's me again, that person who has to write poems for school

[dense sonnet]

guys why being like noisy to someone also called "attacking" someone?

[normal wave]

Guys

[normal wave]

It’s not attacking someone maybe they just don’t like you getting in there business haha

[flat rune]

GUYS DO YALL KNOW, how to increase your vocabulary knowledge like i use word coach but it doesnt save it yk, is there like any apps

[flat rune]

Are you asking why being annoyingly loud (or overall annoying) to offend someone or being rude to another is called "attacking"?

It depends on the speaker, but it's usually considered "harassment" or "pestering" to do that. The former if one is intimidating, the latter if one is being a pest.

[flat rune]

Nostalgia coming from something one hasn't personally been around to experience before.

[flat rune]

read news articles or books then write down words you don't get with their definition and try to use them in a sentence

[little hearth]

I have difficulty with in, on at

[flat rune]

How do you mean? With time, location, etc.?

[little hearth]

Idk

Can u explain all you know?

[flat rune]

@little hearth

enjoy my very minimalist representation

[turbid bough]

In so/such sense... which would be more suitable and why?

[flat rune]

in so sense as a phrase does not exist

in such sense works but I seldom hear it

[frank wraith]

Using “in the sense of…” would probably suit whatever you’re looking for best

Though it does depend

[flat rune]

Not without a massive wall, no.

The intricacies are numerous.

[frank lantern]

Hi! Hmm can you maybe provide some context? Like an example of when you struggle with when to use them?

[little hearth]

Like
At/in/on 8:00 o'clock
At/in/on my house
It is At/in/on my home

When i use in, on, at In all things

[frank lantern]

Okay so I would say that when it’s related to time, you would generally use “at”. E.g. Let’s meet at 8pm / The movie is at 8pm tonight

Your second example is a little more tricky as the terms can be used interchangeably depending on the circumstances.

Generally speaking, both “at” and “in” can be used for your example of the house / home (a location).

E.g. I’m at home right now / I left my book at home

I’m in my house right now / My phone is in the house

We generally only use “on” you are literally on top of something. So we wouldn’t use “on” for the house unless to describe somewhere that we are standing on. E.g. I’m on the roof / We’re on the second floor

Haha sorry if that’s not the best explanation 😂

[teal summit]

hey guys, I’m writing yet another poem, and I’m curious as to what you think this one is about(just an outline of ideas so far)

Poem starts with speaker walking outside in the morning
She realizes that it’s spring, and reflects on winter
She walks for awhile before breaking into a jog
Reflects on how a change in weather makes everything seem different
After awhile, the road starts going uphill and she tires and gets out of breath
Eventually she stops and looks at the view, and thinks about how even though she’s still running like before, the view is completely different

what do you think is the central message/theme of this poem?

[turbid bough]

I saw this phrase in an article today. I had never heard of it either, so I wanted to ask it.

[fringe dagger]

Hello

Can someone explain me the meaning of sentence: I cross my heart and hope to live

[little hearth]

Oh thats great! Thxxx

I read this going AT my home

I guess its right 😂

[teal summit]

I did a search for you and the first thing that returned was "I cross my heart and hope to die" which means is a promise that you're telling the truth

For example, "I locked the door—cross my heart and hope to die!

[fringe dagger]

I found it as well, thanks

[fringe dagger]

I think the main theme Change is inevitable

[true ivy]

It's my English homework, pls help me check it

The internet is being used for a lot of things. The benefits of the internet are immense. No one can deny it.
The internet is a place where people can freely share information, which means you can find everything you want on the internet.

Firstly, the internet is a source of information. You can read and watch the latest articles, news, weather forecasts, etc. You can also get information from a long time ago or information in other countries but don't need to go there.

Secondly, by internet, you can watch movies, listen to music, play video games, chat with everyone, etc. Every time, everywhere you want.

Finally, useful for students, the internet is also applied to learning and schools. You can participate in online classes, find out what you are interested in outside of school on the internet, share knowledge, and learn from each other.

After all, The internet plays a very important role in people's lives, helping people connect and helping build modern thinking and lifestyle.

[teal summit]

not exactly, but you're on the right track

[fringe dagger]

perspective of the view?

[teal summit]

I'll send the poem when I'm completely done, maybe that will make it easier

[fringe dagger]

can you give a tip?

[teal summit]

but yes, it has to do with progress

progress and perseverance mainly

[fringe dagger]

Like something will change, you can't control everything, but u still able to control your actions

[teal summit]

yup!

the part about spring and winter is about the impact of attitude

weather = emotions and that leads to attitude

[fringe dagger]

oh, now I understand

[fringe dagger]

interesting, will wait with patience

[teal summit]

alright, I'm done but if you have feedback please lmk

One More Day

I wipe away these lingering tears,
Morning’s sun rays are shining through
I toss aside the box of tissues,
As I tie my laces and open the door

Spring’s gentle breath ruffles my hair,
As I bitterly recall Winter’s stinging bites
I break into a run along sparkling grass
The newly formed dew, yearning for light

 The leaves had only begun to defrost,
The flowers had yet to experience the world
I’m jogging down this familiar path,
But so much has changed, and it’s only begun

My footsteps falter and my vision blurs,
I can’t go further, so I stop and turn
Admiring the view, I inhale in shock
Unknown to me, I was scaling a hill

Though I was running just like before,
Repetitive motion, but the scenery shifts
Let’s keep climbing till we reach the top
Run with me, come on let’s go

[normal wave]

Hey

[vernal cedar]

is this wrong?

[brazen silo]

Hey, I have a question regarding the SAT exam, does the topics of the english/math change each year ?

For ex, I dont want to spend time studying trigonometry/circles and up not coming In the exam

I have a 2016/2017 math/english book should I start studying from there?

[flat rune]

SAT Math and English usually draw from the same areas but have different questions.

As long as you study Statistics/Algebra/Trigonometry/Geometry, you should be fine with Math.

[brazen silo]

These are the topics that are in the (The College Panda), all these topics are coming in the sat right?

@flat rune

[flat rune]

They should.

[forest mango]

Hey guys. I have a question. There is a sentence "up to 1 minute instead of 1-3 days" and I thought that "up to" sounds wrong in this situation, because it is usually used in situation to emphasize the higher end, while in this case it the opposite, and "under 1 minute" would sound much better. Am I just overthinking?

[sinful pewter]

@forest mango Yeah.

because you included "instead of"

unless you want to specify that higher end of one minute, under sounds more natural.

[forest mango]

Thank you 🙂

[sinful pewter]

No worries.

Please check around the server.

[forest mango]

Ok thanks

[ivory vine]

Hi there,
I would like to know if there is a reason or rule that explains why
“a growth in creativity” sounds good while
“a growth in respect” does not

I prefer to use the word development instead of growth but can’t understand if that’s justified and if so, why

[flat rune]

It sounds weird because no one says: "A growth in respect."

There's no rule or reason, it just sounds strange.

[ivory vine]

Thanks

[slow rampart]

I believe because, respect is earned or acquired through deeds where as creativity is developed and nurtured upon what is already there.

You were born with a certain form of creativity which needs to be developed and practiced. But for respect, we were born with nothing, and over time displayed virtues and conducted ourselves in a manner that earned us that respect.

It's like respect is a box of knives a chef uses and the individual were acquired over time, but honing their skills with the knife comes over time, with working over what is already there.

[flat rune]

It's possible to experience a growth in respect for something. It sounds fine to state such, actually.

Respect, though, isn't entirely earned or acquired.

There is a basic level thereof, hence "with all due respect".

[teal summit]

yea "growth in respect" sounds very awkward

[flat rune]

Hi guys, i'm new here 😄 It's great to meet everyone here. I'm 18 years old and currently enrolled in high school. My English (writing, sentences, and words) has been poor since Primary School and continues to be due to me being a slacker because no friends in school and consistent bullying. I've always been assigned to the lowest level of English class (dumb class, as it's known at my school).

Now our country is in lockdown now so I won't have to deal with the bullying as I am in home all day so I want to use this time to seriously improve my English. Please help me improve my English? I'm making this post in the hopes that you guys can recommend some good English textbooks or resources to help me learn and improve my current English to make it better and professional 😭 Sorry for the nuisance.

[flat rune]

greetings

[teal summit]

Hi there! You aren't being a nuisance at all. Feel free to ask any questions you have in this channel!

[sharp sigil]

Dear Claudia
We recently interviewed three candidates for this position.
We have decided to appoint Mrs.Chantal Lefevre.
I will briefly describe the candidate’s strengths and explain the reasons for our decision.
First, Mrs.Lefevre has a good academic background. She has a degree in Business Administration and a diploma in Marketing. With that education, she has amazing experience in the business and marketing field: two years’ market research, then over 15 years’ sales and marketing in various companies. Through those years, this dynamic woman has developed such exceptional numeracy and analytical skills that all of her previous positions have achieved no disappointment but a good sales record. We think she can definitely develop marketing strategies and be able to increase our sales revenue.
Second, her being a sociable person, a chief organizer of a local tennis club is a great quality to lead and inspire the sales team. Our sales revenue was below target due to one of the reasons that the staff are not highly motivated. It’s apparent that the human part plays a very active role in the success of a company. If they aren’t met with the perfectly suitable leader, even he/she is so distinguished, talented, all of the members will never see eye to eye. We firmly believe that Mrs.Lefevre has enough leadership qualities to build a strong connection to the team.
Third, she is fluent in Portuguese and excellent in English. This will make her understand more about the staff and communicate well with the employees, customers, and all the business partners. The position will involve frequent travel in three countries (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia) so her intermediate Spanish is a plus point. Besides, our company considers it’s a good thing because we’ll spend less money by not hiring a translator.
We hope you’re satisfied with our decision.
Best wishes,
The interviewing team.

Someone please helps me with my homework. Are there any mistakes need to be correct in my passage?

[flat rune]

yay great to hear :D. I would like to know if any of you guys can recommend some good English textbooks or resources to help me learn and improve my current English to make it better and professional?

[minor galleon]

You should listen to a lot of Youtube videos or movies in english, and if you're advanced enough, only subtitles in english. I recommend TED talks as they usually have subtitles.
You can watch comedy movies if you're looking to pick up informal language (but it doesn't have to be comedies)

[ruby canopy]

Does the phrase 'it is not any of your business' means the very same as 'it is none of your business' and how unusually that sounds for a native?

[neon widget]

I'm not a native speaker but I think they both means the same and it is not common to use the first one I guess

[ruby canopy]

Yeah, I thought so because I found only three examples of its usage in literature

[flat rune]

"Not any" and "none" refer to the same thing. The only difference a speaker would pick up would be if the emphasis was put on "any" or not.

To answer your question - "That's not any of your business" means the same thing as "that's none of your business."

Both are common.

[round oxide]

I would say it is correct: proper usage of language (high business vocabulary), and a good expression of the context. I may say, if you allow me to do so, that the ambiguity he/she is a bit improper for the context as it is a formal piece of writing. I would substitute it with further synonym for leader, for the purpose of not sounding redundant. For instance, the expression head chief, or another related term would fit for me. Furthermore, in academic and formal English the use of contractions is a bit limited, and it depends on the context that you are writing this piece for. I would, however, polish this aspect (i.e.: are not instead of aren't; and it is instead of it's). Note, however, that the utilisation of Saxon genitive is wholly permitted. In regards to the composition structure, the three body paragraphs mark the rhythm for your tiny narration. Nonetheless, the introduction should be more cohesive and not three separate sentences that introduce the reader to the issue, but this is just a mere recommendation. Other than that, the text is really proficient, I don't know what the rest of the participants would say, but it is my view of it. Congrats!

should you have any further doubt, let me know

[sharp sigil]

Thank you so muchh, you helped me a lot. So lucky to get to know this wonderful sever. I love you 3000

[round oxide]

I understood that reference hehe

[velvet gorge]

Hello 👋

[shut hemlock]

hi

[velvet gorge]

How are you doing today

[thick trail]

The character I admire the most is mama. She seems to be the most encouraging and caring in the play. To her, money isn't a problem as long as you have a dream is what's more important. Having dreams is more important to her than wealth, this is why she disproved Walter's idea. It also wasn't Christians business management. Furthermore, she wants her family to be able to respect themselves, eachother, and be delightful in their dreams. She wants her children to be as happy as they can be and she wants to be able to provide for them. She's always putting her children first before herself and finding ways to make them happy. For example, having a bigger house for Travis to play in. Telling Beneatha not to not waste her time or being a fool to be with George, giving guidance and advice. Giving Walter the change of the insurance money. Overall, mama, deeply cares about her children and not many parents would even try that hard to make sure their children are happy in life. That's why I think she is the most admired character.

[flat rune]

Oh it's long

[thick trail]

😂

[flat rune]

I'm reading

The character I admire the most is mama. She seems to be the most encouraging and caring in the play. To her, money isn't a problem as long as you have a dream; it's what's the most important. Having dreams is more important to her than wealth, this is why she disproved Walter's idea. It also wasn't a very Christian business management. Furthermore, she wants her family to be able to respect themselves, each other, and be delightful in their dreams. She wants her children to be as happy as they can be and she wants to be able to provide for them. She's always putting her children first before herself and finding ways to make them happy. For example, having a bigger house for Travis to play in. Telling Beneatha not to not waste her time or being a fool to be with George, giving guidance and advice. Giving Walter the change of the insurance money. Overall, mama, deeply cares about her children and not many parents would even try that hard to make sure their children are happy in life. That's why I think she is the most admired character.

Most of it is very good

[thick trail]

Hmm

[velvet gorge]

Hello

How are you doing

[wanton lark]

It just came through me. Excuse me but I'm atheist so if this sounds silly, do forgive me.

"If the first pair created were Adam and Eve, why do we have so many different races?"

Okay bye

Doesn't make sense either

[flat rune]

I don't understand the question.

[wanton lark]

Y... You'll figure it out my friend...

[flat rune]

In context, it doesn't make much sense, I'm afraid.

[mossy grail]

An explanation would be : genetics

[flat rune]

I know we shouldn’t ask anything related to hw here but I just want to recheck with any expert here if i use the right words in the green circles (only the green one would be enough)

[mossy grail]

The ones in the green circle r good.

[flat rune]

Thank you ~

[mossy grail]

Np anytime.

[crimson torrent]

"whether it brings about economic growth" , in here "brings about" can be replaced with "brings". But what are the differences for conveying the meaning in the context?

[crimson torrent]

What's the difference between "build a global community of development with a shared future. " and "build a global development community with a shared future. "?

[flat rune]

I think the latter would be better.

[frank glen]

I think you can replace them. but I think "brings about" puts more emphasis on the phrase that what you said previously result in economic growth.

[livid wedge]

I got a message saying that my school will be doing a enlightening meeting so what does it mean?

[flat rune]

Probably just something like a discussion about a topic that hasn't been tackled lately. For example is enlightening on the effects of vaccines, the rate of teenage pregnancy in your area, and others.
But I might be probably wrong.

[livid wedge]

thanks for responding!

[quaint quest]

Their off-springs being separated from each other and living in different environmental conditions would lead to adaptive changes in their physical structure.

It's not like children inherit all of their traits from their parents.

Btw, I'm an atheist too. So, I really don't know why I'm defending this 🙂

[flat rune]

"Brings about" puts more emphasis on the entire process and sounds more poetic.

[flat rune]

The latter is incomplete. It's trying to cut out fluff, but sounds half-completed. If you leave it at "Build a global development community", it fits more because the "shared future" is already assumed due to it being global.

Personally, the former is better all around. It sounds more important, whereas the latter sounds like the writer is cutting corners in sentence structure.

[flat rune]

That's a strange title. It means that you'll be talking and learning a lot on a subject.
But, it might also just be there to sound cool. "Enlighten" and all terms with it are meant to reflect a sort of otherworldly or extreme jump in understanding in a topic.

[hidden sundial]

Hi

So umm i have a question,

Do i just leave it here?

[sudden ingot]

Yeah

[hidden sundial]

So umm what does it mean to pull someone off?

Like here

[zenith ether]

like removing someone from something with force

[hidden sundial]

Yea dat’s the obvious meaning, so umm do u mean he other man here is the girl’s father?

If so why didn’t they just say “he was pulled off of him”

But umm if pulled in dis context mean to get help. It makes sense… as after he got help from the ones he turned to he stabbed the father

@zenith ether

[zenith ether]

idk, i didn't read the text lol

gimme a sec

[hidden sundial]

Oh could u?

Please

Thanks

Mikael u didn’t take off did u? ;(.

[zenith ether]

IT'S HARD OKAY

what in the world is that structure

[hidden sundial]

I’m just a beginner, how would i know

[zenith ether]

@sudden parrot help

[hidden sundial]

Dis is my second english novel, I don’t really read english dat much

[sudden parrot]

where's the question

[zenith ether]

IDK, I've read it like five times now, I still don't get it

[zenith ether]

here

what does that phrase mean

[sudden parrot]

"After he was pulled off the other man"?

[zenith ether]

"After he was pulled off the other man" ???

Yes

[hidden sundial]

I mean maybe u could easily tell by my shitty english, am trying to improve tho

[sudden parrot]

I'm interpreting it as like they were in a fight and they were wrestling on the ground, and someone lifted him up off of the other person

[hidden sundial]

Who’s the other person?

[sudden parrot]

"....after he got into a fight with her father"

so it would be her father

[hidden sundial]

Read dis

[sudden parrot]

the father of the girl he was trying to rape

[zenith ether]

yikes

[zenith ether]

OHHHH so that's what it isss

that escalated quickly

[hidden sundial]

Is it sarcasm ?

[zenith ether]

the author sucks

[zenith ether]

no

[hidden sundial]

[sudden parrot]

oh ok I'm kinda seeing where the confusion is coming from

is this like fan-fiction?

[hidden sundial]

So i was just wasting my time on the author’s mistake all dis time

[hidden sundial]

Yea light novel

[sudden parrot]

Yeah honestly, like this is just poorly written tbh

[zenith ether]

anyway, I think my first answer is somehow related in this context -- what I didn't get was like the transition of the text happened instantly lol and the author didn't elaborate the things that happened during the fight --- they just went like, oof surprise, they're killing each other!

[sudden parrot]

are light novels like a specific type of fan-fiction?

[hidden sundial]

Yea

Nooo

Noo

Sowwy

[zenith ether]

this LOL

[sudden parrot]

or is this like a manga?

feel like I've heard of light novels in the context of animes