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#📚｜english-questions
worldly siren
"new technologies could be learned to be worked with by us" - is correct but sounds absolutely horrible
proven citrus
The project's impact was the biggest, far above the others. We could learn to work with new technologies.
proven citrus
"new technologies could be learned to be worked with by us" - is correct but sou...
I agree AHAHHAHA
broken umbra
jesus what r u writing
proven citrus
whats all of this for bro 😭
wdym?
broken umbra
essay?
proven citrus
jesus what r u writing
but why you said that 
broken umbra
proven citrus
LMAO
worldly siren
but why you said that <:eyes_angry:850430156723847230>
cos the sentences in passive form sound horrible
proven citrus
It is all passive now:
An application for a museum was developed for the tutored project . Two sides were created for the application: a visible user side and an administrator's imperceptible side. The visitor is supposed to get helped by the information of the application. This tutored project was chosen because of the opportunity for a larger range of people to be helped. The project's impact was the biggest, far above the others. We could learn to work with new technologies.
wait
worldly siren
everything is passive except that last part
proven citrus
But we just did the last part
broken umbra
i so dont like it
'The visitor is supposed to get helped by the information of the application.'
proven citrus
I was about to say it
it sound terrible
'The visitor get helped by the information displayed on the application.' ???
broken umbra
its like no matter what they say it gotta be passive anyway
worldly siren
"The application information is supposed to help the visitor" - This sounds normal but it's in active form
proven citrus
"The application information is supposed to help the visitor" - This sounds norm...
I know :((
I have to make it ALL passive
worldly siren
goddam
proven citrus
Teacher wants that
broken umbra
bro 'the visitor is supposed to use the application information to get some help' 
amen
proven citrus
LMAO
broken umbra
i mean
broken umbra
what kinda school r u in
broken umbra
so u guys learn eng this way?
broken umbra
does she know eng
proven citrus
Yes she is from uk
broken umbra
bruh im sure shes speaking PASSIVE aggressive
worldly siren
hahahha
proven citrus
She said that's what we do in uk when we do abstract
broken umbra
Yes she is from uk
yeah that makes sense
proven citrus
all passive
broken umbra
ur english?
worldly siren
me? yeah
broken umbra
damn thats dope
worldly siren
epic
broken umbra
proven citrus
look like am from high school
broken umbra
ayo wtf
worldly siren
shout out uk drill
hahaha come on
proven citrus
So I edited it:
A mobile application for a museum was developed for the tutored project . Two sides were created for the application: a visible user side and an administrator's imperceptible side. The visitor gets helped by the information displayed in the application. This tutored project was chosen because of the opportunity for a larger range of people to be helped. The project's impact was the biggest, far above the others. We could learn to work with new technologies.
I think it is good now
I need one more paragraph
broken umbra
on the application 
proven citrus
is it wrong :OO
broken umbra
wait lemme reread
proven citrus
in or on
broken umbra
what application are we talking about
proven citrus
On phone
broken umbra
in the application
worldly siren
wait im curious - "two sides were created for the application", how do you turn that into active voice?
broken umbra
wait did you change
The visitor gets help by the information displayed in the application
to
The visitor gets helped by the information displayed in the application
???
proven citrus
Nope
wait
'The visitor is supposed to get helped by the information of the application.'
to
'The visitor get helped by the information displayed on the application.'
broken umbra
wait im curious - "two sides were created for the application", how do you turn ...
lmao
worldly siren
"The visitor gets helped by"
"The visitor gets help from"
These 2 are correct pick one to use
damn it would suck for a person trying to learn english
only after joining this server am i realising how hard it is to learn english
broken umbra
damn it would suck for a person trying to learn english
ikr
have u ever been to those vc's beginner 1 and 2?
worldly siren
nope, do yo ureccomend it?
proven citrus
have u ever been to those vc's beginner 1 and 2?
WHY LOL
Why this question
ahahahahaa
worldly siren
if i was learning a language thats all id be able to say
proven citrus
Same
In order to achieve this, some problems were resolved. First, a new working environment was setted. Second, we learned new software specialized in Mobile development.
I am a passive master right?
broken umbra
r u
proven citrus
Annoying master as well
broken umbra
broken umbra
In order to achieve this, some problems were resolved. First, a new working env...
theres one thing
worldly siren
the last time we ever used/learnt about passive/active sentences here in the UK was when we were like 5 years old
after that we never talked about it again
proven citrus
I just want one more and last favor: when am done (soon) I want to send it to you so I get a last feed back
broken umbra
nah u good
worldly siren
it's a pause for suspense
broken umbra
just me blind
worldly siren
ah
worldly siren
In order to achieve this, some problems were resolved. First, a new working env...
not passive
broken umbra
damnn...
proven citrus
I did all I could have done
worldly siren
"we learned a new software"
"a new software was learned by us"
broken umbra
i dont even wanna say it
proven citrus
Second, a new software was learned by us, specialized in Mobile development.
right?
worldly siren
yes hahahaa thats fine
broken umbra
seems right
proven citrus
We never use that in english right?
broken umbra
thank god i aint getting those tasks
worldly siren
NO
proven citrus
if one day I go meet you in uk
broken umbra
watup w it
worldly siren
im gonna get nightmares from passive voice
worldly siren
watup w it
passive voice missuse
worldly siren
what is the WEBSITE
grammarly
broken umbra
passive voice missuse
i think i missed the lesson
worldly siren
how is "a new software was learned by us" a passive voice misuse
also i think the past participle in this sentence is "learnt" not learned
proven citrus
A new software got learned by us
broken umbra
grammarly 👍
worldly siren
yes
proven citrus
It is irregular
worldly siren
add the "got" and the passive voice misuse is gone
broken umbra
A new software got learned by us
ayo wtf is that ahaha
worldly siren
no no it's right
broken umbra
no way
broken umbra
a new software got learnt by us?
worldly siren
"was learnt" brought up a passive voice misuse". "got learnt" doesn't
broken umbra
isnt it sorta weird ?
worldly siren
im still learning English 17 years later
broken umbra
A new software got learnt by us.
i wouldnt have said that like ever
worldly siren
i wouldnt have said that like ever
what makes it different that "was"
broken umbra
i would of said a new software was learned by us
worldly siren
im trying to figure that out
broken umbra
seems common
proven citrus
i wouldnt have said that like ever
how
worldly siren
whats the difference between "was" and "got"
worldly siren
yeah but was sounds more natural
broken umbra
bro stupid english, learn spanish lmao
worldly siren
english so goddam goofy
broken umbra
english bollocks
worldly siren
whats the difference between "was" and "got"
@broken umbra i dont get it
broken umbra
if english was a man hed be a scumbag
worldly siren
in this context
broken umbra
<@!921122831742414918> i dont get it
hm where
proven citrus
French is more broky
broken umbra
French is more broky
i am still learning it
worldly siren
alright im out have fun with your passive sentences bro
worldly siren
see ya
broken umbra
me?
proven citrus
ok then cya but I will ping you
proven citrus
So I need help to turn this sentence in the passive form. i KINDA STRUGLE:
We made sure each member of the group had a precise task to do.
.
broken umbra
<:pika_heart2:896009906291896350> <:pika_heart:894128788466704454>
So I need hel...
We made sure a precise task was given to each member of the group? lmao
im so bad at it
broken umbra
i mean is it ok??
proven citrus
I think so
except for
we made
but I DON't know if it's possiblr
to turn it passive
broken umbra
made sure to passive?
proven citrus
yeah
broken umbra
Sure made us
broken umbra
ah
proven citrus
a precise task was given to each member of the group, was made sure off by us.
Idk
it's WEIRD
broken umbra
hmm
proven citrus
AHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
proven citrus
LMAO
broken umbra
i cannot think anymore lmao
proven citrus
In conclusion, this experience was rewarding as it allowed me to discover new stuff.
idk
IDK
I am beeing stupid
that's active
fuvkkkkkkk
broken umbra
alright lets make a deal, imma use my last brain cells and u check out my soundcloud and tell me if its good or nah
its my first time making lofi
proven citrus
SURE AHAHHAHAHA
broken umbra
broken umbra
In conclusion, this experience was rewarding as it allowed me to discover new st...
i mean it is already in passive nah?
broken umbra
https://soundcloud.com/user-271500691
so was it any good?
proven citrus
bad
broken umbra
alrighttt
proven citrus
bad
broken umbra
tyty
proven citrus
this is cool
broken umbra
banger
proven citrus
I will use that to finish the passive form
broken umbra
how long do u want it to be
broken umbra
sure
broken umbra
1m30 - 2 min
ill try tho
flat rune
you could honestly just use the infinitive of those verbs and use "each other" as opposed to"one against another"
perhaps xd
I think the verb you might be looking for is "to pin (one against another)"
none of those verbs in that tense work for what I think you're trying to convey
stone nest
Many people today spend time on social networking sites(period) As a result / For example(comma) Facebook and Twitter are both used around the world to help people stay connected(period)
Why is the key answer says For example
stone nest
--
stone nest
Governments sometimes try to encourage innovation by offering grants(period) This isn't always effective because special grants are often difficult to obtain (period)
Which one is correct when we changed the italic words
funding is
fundings are
They key answer said funding is is correct and i got confused
Anyone care to explain it to me (question mark)
supple holly
Many people today spend time on social networking sites(period) *As a result* / ...
The first sentence and the second one are talking about the same thing. The social networking sites are Facebook and Twitter and they exist at the same time, so we use "For example"
If you use "As a result", you imply that there were other sites before Facebook and Twitter existed. The event in the first sentence leads* to the event in the second sentence, which is not correct in this case
.
.
.
.
I can't answer your other question because they don't seem all that different to me 
stone nest
I can't answer your other question because they don't seem all that different to...
:'v
supple holly
:'v
In my opinion (which could be wrong)
It's cuz "funding" is a gerund (V-ing word) so it shouldn't have a plural form, so "fundings" is a non-existent word
.
You might ask "But what about the word meeting(s)?"
This is different cuz "meeting" here is a NOUN. Though it has a -ing tail, it is a noun in this case and not a gerund, so it has a plural form
stone nest
hmm
supple holly
d!def funding
flat rune
supple holly
d!def fundings
flat rune
[ERR3] There was an error gathering information about the word (or the word is invalid)! Please try again. If this problem persists, please join the support server!
supple holly
d!def funds
flat rune
stone nest
looks like there is no fundings huh
supple holly
Yah
You should google just to be sure
Check Cambridge or Oxford to see if it has a plural form
stone nest
Tysm Byun69
gilded wedge
@remote cedar @supple holly
gilded wedge
Thankyouu
gilded wedge
But why
supple holly
Same tense remember?
Both actions happened in the past
He can't do something in the past if you're only telling him now (the future)
gilded wedge
Same tense remember?
Ohh okay so umm is this correct
“Did u unfriended me?” Or unfriend me
supple holly
Ohh okay so umm is this correct
“Did u unfriended me?” Or unfriend me
Same as other simple past questions
The verb is always in bare form
So "unfriend'
Oops
gilded wedge
The verb is always in bare form
What’s verb again
supple holly
It's called a reduced adverbial clause, from
"...toward the school while he carries a book"
to simply
"...toward the school carrying a book"
You can look up '(reduced) adverbial clause' to read more about it plus see examples
supple holly
What’s verb again
Ehhh words that describe actions
supple holly
gilded wedge
inevitably” what does this mean
minor galleon
inevitably” what does this mean
It's unavoidable, it will happen, you can't stop it
novel dirge
i used to prioritize vocabulary above all, but i have come to realize that mastering punctuation (for typing/writing) is as important as the earlier even if some people say that the grammar can always come later
rapid star
What's the difference between beyond and outside?
wheat hound
Could have to and could have had to..
Can someone explain me?
rapid star
Yea, I understand. 😄 Thank you.
It accualy gives sence.
I can't use give?
Lel, I guess I got used to exact translate from my native language
I'm Slavic, but I'm not Russian.
Hopefully I won't be Russian soon. AHAHAAH
Czech Republic
But you never know what's Russia intending to do.
Well, if they attack Ukraine, what assures us that they won't attack us.
Aaaaah you're Russian?
I want to learn Cyrillic for a good amount of time. 😄
I'm playing at same time, I can't type if I'm not dead.
I like languages, I would like to learn arabic letters, devanagari etc. eventually
Only which I was able to learn well was hangul.
And latin obviosly.
- I'm slavic, so the Russian is little understandable for me.
bye
gilded wedge
If i invite you on a party but its or it’s not a typical party @supple holly @remote cedar
remote cedar
If i invite you on a party but **its** or **it’s** not a typical party <@!260420...
it's because =it is
tulip frigate
Do native speakers in USA AND UK learn IPA chart at school?
tulip frigate
that's like college level stuff only if you're going to teach English
I see, thank you!
flat rune
wait
long veldt
help please
flat rune
i was only answering my personal experienced
flat rune
help please
try it first
long veldt
I've already answered it, but I'm afraid I'm wrong
flat rune
what are your answers?
flat rune
you're going to use "to be" as an auxiliary verb
so 1 is right
you just need the helping verb [conjugated]
long veldt
aaaa okay okay thankk uuu for the information
long veldt
flat rune
locked, gived,asked
also gived is incorrect
flat rune
✅
flat rune
they changed the tense up on you here though
it's present instead of past
which doesn't matter too much but yean
long veldt
gilded wedge
@remote cedar @supple holly my acc got suspended last week and it’s still suspended what should i use is or was
“My acc was/is suspended”
supple holly
<@!224985873324834816> <@!260420250728661002> my acc got suspended last week an...
last week
So it should be...?
supple holly
But the fact that it’s still suspended till now is it still was?
that's the later part of the sentence
and this part is grammatically unrelated to the first part
gilded wedge
that's the later part of the sentence
Wdym?
supple holly
Wdym?
"My acc got suspended last week"
"it's still suspended"
two parts of the same sentence
they also use different tenses that don't affect each other in any way
gilded wedge
But what i said earlier it’s was right
opaque spade
"My acc got suspended last week"
"it's still suspended"
We don't talk about accounts getting suspended 💀
stone nest
First, let us consider the benefits the internet brought.
-> ... the internet has brought.
How are we suppose to know that we must add the tobe (has) ?
flat rune
You use the present perfect because, up until now( the present), the internet brought things and still has an impact on our lives
If you use the simple past, it means the event is over
For example : the internet brought many advantages in 2001.
It happened in 2001 only
@stone nest
stone nest
Ty @flat rune
twilit ibex
Nevertheless, Android provides a bunch of advantages to developers. As a result, the Android Play Store has grown **significantly in size. **
help cannot find the correct term.
full ginkgo
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. = Some today are calling for the institution of a universal basic income for all citizens to ensure they can have adequate financial conditions to live even if they are jobless ??? guys help me
echo swallow
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough...
people not gonna work, no?
raven cairn
I need to transcribe some speech into text and hear:
"You are risking the mistakes of the past"
Does it make sense? I would rather expect something like: "You risk repeating the mistakes of the past."
And in another place I hear:
Judging by a fair amount of their patrols I've seen by the caves upon the coast of it I'd say their hideout is nearby.
Does "of it" here make sense?
remote cedar
<@!224985873324834816> <@!260420250728661002> my acc got suspended last week an...
I'd go with
My acc has been suspended
gilded wedge
I'd go with
*My acc has been suspended*
But if u r gonna choose between are and was what would u choose?
remote cedar
But if u r gonna choose between are and was what would u choose?
Because it's still suspended now, is
But I really think has been would be better
frosty charm
"I only get nightmares" or "I only have nightmares" which one is correct?
flat rune
"I only get nightmares" or "I only have nightmares" which one is correct?
both are fine ig, it depends on the sentence
raven cairn
I need to transcribe some speech into text and hear:
"You are risking the mistak...
Here is the audio to supplement my question. Anybody dares to solve the second part in particular? 🙂
minor galleon
Here is the audio to supplement my question. Anybody dares to solve the second p...
Yes, you're right. And "of it" makes sense
raven cairn
Yes, you're right. And "of it" makes sense
Would you elaborate a bit more on this? I would rather expect:
"Judging by a fair amount of their patrols I've seen by the caves upon the coast, I'd say their hideout is nearby." What is "of it" related to? The caves? Like "by the caves on their coast"?
flat rune
Would you elaborate a bit more on this? I would rather expect:
"Judging by a fai...
Upon the coast of the cave?
raven cairn
Does it make sense to native English speakers? It all sounds weird to me as a foreigner. I would not say "upon the coast of it", but just "upon the coast". And I would not say "You are risking the mistakes of the past", but something like "You risk repeating the mistakes of the past".
raven cairn
One YouTuber solved it simply. 😀
Actually, it's Americans pretending to talk like the Irish which makes it even harder to understand.
warm pawn
One YouTuber solved it simply. 😀
lol that's smort
worldly siren
Does it make sense to native English speakers? It all sounds weird to me as a fo...
yes, your versions sound natural
raven cairn
yes, your versions sound natural
I think the meaning of the sentences. My guess about Part_1_Patrick is now: "You risk making the mistakes of the past", only it's extremely shortened. I hear there "You're risking the mistakes of the past" that doesn't make much sense to me.
worldly siren
I think the meaning of the sentences. My guess about Part_1_Patrick is now: "You...
it's better to say "you risk repeating the mistakes of the past"
like you said
raven cairn
it's better to say "you risk repeating the mistakes of the past"
But I don't hear the word "repeating" in that audio file.
worldly siren
oh didnt listen to them
will do now
so he says "you're risking the mistakes of the past"
i guess it doesn't sound too unnatural
based on the context, you'd understand what he is trying to get across
worldly siren
Does it make sense to native English speakers? It all sounds weird to me as a fo...
and the "of it" would be referring to something said previously, but I don't really understand what he said where you wrote "their"
raven cairn
and the "of it" would be referring to something said previously, but I don't rea...
Ok, I will use that for Part_1_Patrick, thanks.
About the Part_2_Sedgewick:
"their" should be Trsanti (fictional characters)
The context is:
Patrick: Are you alone here?
Sedgewick: Now I'm. Damn thieves killed me only son, Connor, when he tried to drive them off.
Patrick: I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Do you have any idea where these thieves are hiding out?
Sedgewick: Judging by the fair amount of Trsanti patrols I've seen by the caves upon the coast of it, I'd say their hideout is nearby.
So I'm still not sure what "of it" may relate to.
worldly siren
Ok, I will use that for Part_1_Patrick, thanks.
About the Part_2_Sedgewick:
"th...
Ah, wait
is Trsanti a place?
Because if so, then the "of it" will be reffering to the place
"upon the coast of Trsanti"
thats the only thing I can think of, otherwise it shouldn't make sense
raven cairn
Ah, wait
Trasanti are the characters (thieves). What about this?: "Judging by the fair amount of Trsanti patrols I've seen by the caves upon the coast a bit, I'd say their hideout is nearby." Makes sense?
worldly siren
Trasanti are the characters (thieves). What about this?: "Judging by the fair am...
Hmm, not really
i will give it another listen
raven cairn
Somebody recommended that.
worldly siren
It really makes it difficult with the Irish accent/kinda broken English lmao
i do hear the letter "t" though
it sounds like " a bit" but it wouldn't make much sense in the sentence
he could be saying "the coast up ahead", but again American speaking with Irish accent makes it very difficult
raven cairn
It really makes it difficult with the Irish accent/kinda broken English lmao
Yes, the Irish don't really understand it either. It's closer to broken English than Irish.
proud geode
Question, It is true that English people when they laugh, they write hahahah?
worldly siren
Question, It is true that English people when they laugh, they write hahahah?
Hahaha yes
worldly siren
Yes, the Irish don't really understand it either. It's closer to broken English ...
Yup
proud geode
Hahaha yes
Good, because in spanish when we are laughing, we start to write jajajajaja
worldly siren
Good, because in spanish when we are laughing, we start to write jajajajaja
Lmao yeah
proud geode
It is wrong but yeah, we write it like that haaahaha
raven cairn
Seb: "it sounds like " a bit" but it wouldn't make much sense in the sentence. "
"Upon the coast a bit" sounds strange to me too, but what if it's actually right? Something like "Down the road a bit".
The whole sentence again: "Judging by the fair amount of Trsanti patrols I've seen by the caves upon the coast a bit, I'd say their hideout is nearby."
worldly siren
Seb: "it sounds like " a bit" but it wouldn't make much sense in the sentence. "...
yes perhaps, but then again looking at the context - "by the fair amount" implies there are a lot of them. "A bit" does the opposite. However, if he means "a bit" as in 'a bit' down the coast (distance), then maybe that would work. But honestly I'm just saying anything that may help you, I have no idea here.
raven cairn
yes perhaps, but then again looking at the context - "by the fair amount" implie...
Thanks for trying, I appreciate it. It's hard to be sure about this.
worldly siren
Yeah, it sure is. And you're welcome :))
stark plaza
hey, what's the meaning of "I take his honesty for granted"?
I'm having difficulties to understand it.
Means that "I'am underestimating his honesty"?
Or that "I can always trust in his honesty"?
If someone help me on this one I'd appreciate
flat rune
hey, what's the meaning of "**I take his honesty for granted**"?
I'm having dif...
I don't appreciate his honesty enough
to take something for granted = not appreciating it enough
stark plaza
I thought it was it! Thank you so much @flat rune
flat rune
my pleasure
gilded wedge
What’s the difference between if i was and if i were
@remote cedar
@supple holly
Greet great are is not the same
Whick one
warm pawn
What’s the difference between **if i was** and **if i were**
If I were- second conditional; used for things that are not likely to happen
For example: If I were you, I would be honest with your friends.
If I was is used for real situations in indicative mood.
warm pawn
Greet great **are** **is** not the same
Wha-
If you mean Greet and Great are/is not the same. It is are
warm pawn
Npnp
gilded wedge
But if it’s like this it’s “is” right
Great is not the same as greet
pliant yacht
Hi
pale plume
"..., thinking it will make her belong with the popular group more". how can i shorten this sentence? thanks!
fast dagger
"..., thinking it will make her belong with the popular group more". how can i s...
Depends a little on the context I believe
pale plume
ok
pale plume
vrey formal
fast dagger
Well, firstly, I believe that instead of “popular group more”, you could just say: popular crowd
pale plume
ok, i'm trying to get rid of the 'make her belong' part
flat rune
Thinking it will allied her more to the popular groups
flat rune
ok, i'm trying to get rid of the 'make her belong' part
What's the context here
pale plume
fast dagger
I think maybe you could take the “thinking” out, saying something along the lines of “of being able to fit with the popular groups more”, but you would have to adjust the next statement as well
What do you think, @flat rune ?
flat rune
Ah i think @zenith ether
pale plume
haha
pale plume
I think maybe you could take the “thinking” out, saying something along the line...
Thank you! 🙂
fast dagger
Thank you! 🙂
You are welcome, dear; there are still a lot of options and positions to explore, it just depends of the rhythm you would like to set.
pale plume
You are welcome, dear; there are still a lot of options and positions to explore...
That's true!
hollow night
Question: Can I end a sentence with "then let him/her"?
For example: If he wants to go to the school dance, then let her!
Or: If he wants to sell lemonade at the school fair, then let him!
warm pawn
Question: Can I end a sentence with "then let him/her"?
For example: If he want...
yep! u can :)
hollow night
yep! u can :)
thanks for the feedback! 🙂
iron fractal
1-''Where did you be last night?'' or 2-''Where have you been last night?'' which one is true. Thanks.
worldly siren
1-''Where did you be last night?'' or 2-''Where have you been last night?'' whic...
The second one is perfect, first one is not grammatically correct
Instead of "where did you be last night", you could say "Where were you last night"
gilded wedge
What does “closure” means
maiden wasp
Hi people, i was thinking to myself when a question came to my mind, how do l describe when someone's at the door waiting to get attended? or "waiting to get attended its a good description by itself?
flat rune
What does “closure” means
an act of closing : the condition of being closed.
the closure of the factory
flat rune
Hi people, i was thinking to myself when a question came to my mind, how do l de...
if someone is at the door, they are waiting for you to open the door of a building so they can come inside
fast dagger
Hi people, i was thinking to myself when a question came to my mind, how do l de...
I believe there’s no exact word to describe this action, so I think you could simply say something similar to “waiting for the door to open”, “waiting for the door to be opened” or “waiting at the door”
bronze otter
Hi people, i was thinking to myself when a question came to my mind, how do l de...
You just say waiting at the door
maiden wasp
Wow, thanks for helping fellows
maiden wasp
if someone is at the door, they are waiting for you to open the door of a buildi...
Yeah, l knew it, my bad, i expressed my thoughts in a bad way
maiden wasp
I believe there’s no exact word to describe this action, so I think you could si...
Yah, that was exactly my question, if there's one word or expression to describe it, thx a lot
fast dagger
Yah, that was exactly my question, if there's one word or expression to describe...
Yes, I understood, as a Portuguese speaker myself, I got what you were trying to say with the “attend”, like the lack of a proper expression really feels wrong sometimes
thick trail
Can anyone help me
flat rune
Can anyone help me
Help you with?
flat rune
With
rocky pawn
How should I choose between ‘which’ and ‘that’ when I want to add a description to a noun? Does it matter?
For example if I say the following:
These lychees, which were freshly picked, are delicious.
These lychees, that were freshly picked, are delicious.
It might be better to write it like ‘These freshly-picked lychees are delicious’ but lets say that I want to mention the detail of them being freshly picked after pointing to the fruit, then does it make any difference if I use ‘which’ or ‘that’?
stone nest
Price range somewhere between a thousand dollars to fifteen hundred dolars
is $1000 - $500 right (question mark)
why is the answer key says
$1000 - $1500
thick trail
Help you with?
I’m good now thank you 😊
flat rune
Price range somewhere between a thousand dollars to fifteen hundred dolars
is $...
Fifteen hundred means 1500
Five hundred means 500
Five = 5, fifteen = 15
flat rune
For example if I say the following:
These lychees, which were freshly picked, a...
@sudden parrot can you help with this
sudden parrot
For example if I say the following:
These lychees, which were freshly picked, a...
It makes a very subtle difference. This is something that even native speakers have to learn in order to get right. When we use "that" there will be no comma:
These lychees that were freshly picked are delicious.
With "which" however, the commas are needed:
"These lychees, which were freshly picked, are delicious."
When we use "that" we're putting emphasis on the fact that they were freshly picked, as if to make a difference between the lychees that have been freshly picked and those that were picked a while ago.
When we use "which" we take away this emphasis. It's more like saying "These lychees (which were freshly picked) are delicious."
Here's a related example, which shares the same differences in grammar. Maybe it'll help you understand.
"My daughter, Vaishnavi, is very intelligent." If we were to use commas like this, we are insinuating that Vaishnavi is the speaker's only daughter.
"My daughter Vaishnavi is very intelligent." Without the comma, the speaker is saying that Vaishnavi, who is one of his daughters, is intelligent.
rocky pawn
It makes a very subtle difference. This is something that even native speakers h...
Thank you
stone nest
Five = 5, fifteen = 15
Owh shoosh it did say fifteen hundred
My bad my bad
Ty for the correction
flat rune
Anytime mate!
stone nest
3M electronic is wasted
also around 500K pieces of furniture are also disposed of
Only one fifth is collected and fortuvately recycled through many flea markets
How much waste (electronic and furntireu goods) is recycled annually (question mark)
Why is the answer is 20 percent
isn't one fifth is 6/5 (question mark)
Either my english is bad or my math
Hmm
rocky pawn
3M electronic is wasted
also around 500K pieces of furniture are also disposed o...
one fifth is
one part from five equal parts
one : 1
five : 5
So it should be 1/5 which is 20%
stone nest
OMG
It's not 1 1/5 (question mark)
How do you say
1 1/5 tho in english
if one fifth = 1/5
You know the 1 1/5 = 6/5
rocky pawn
That is not correct the value on each side is different
Because that would imply 11 = 6
Ah you meant a whole and a fifth
stone nest
rocky pawn
I misread
rocky pawn
I understand
so you can say that is six fifths, or probably better to say a whole and a fifth
a unit and one fifth
rocky pawn
This would be two and a fifth
but you should also mention what you are measuring
two jugs and a fifth
stone nest
not two and one fifth (question mark)
rocky pawn
yes you can say one fifth
stone nest
😊
rocky pawn
yes
stone nest
My thanks 😄
rocky pawn
If you are saying 2/5 then I think you should say two fifths (fifth is plural here as it is more than one)
No problem
supple holly
If it's "did" it should be "said"
I answered this question before
warm pawn
“I did the thing that u **said** or **say**”
Said
gilded wedge
I answered this question before
Ohh sorry but why
gilded wedge
But why sum other past tense changes after using “did”
hollow night
I have a tricky question about tenses. Please read the following sentence and tell me if I should use "is" or "was."
Sentence: Mr. Henderson helped me a lot back when I was still a college student. He was my benefactor.
My question is: Should I have said "He IS my benefactor" instead? Because even though this Mr. Henderson helped the kid in the past, the fact that he did help him should still remain true even now? So Mr. Henderson IS still a benefactor to the kid, if you know what I mean?
fast dagger
I have a tricky question about tenses. Please read the following sentence and te...
Could you clarify it a little bit more? What do you want to convey? Mr Henderson is is still helping nowadays or just when the person was on college?
hollow night
Could you clarify it a little bit more? What do you want to convey? Mr Henderson...
No, Mr. Henderson just turned up in the conversation. The speaker apparently had not spoken or seen Henderson for more than a decade.
fast dagger
No, Mr. Henderson just turned up in the conversation. The speaker apparently had...
Well, then I believe you could say, “He had been my benefactor…” and you also could add some adverb or something to reinforce the time at the end, like: back then, in that time, etc.
gilded wedge
But why sum other past tense changes after using “did”
@supple holly
supple holly
<@!260420250728661002>
What do you mean
gilded wedge
What do you mean
Why do some other words after “did” is in the present
flat rune
it means "or"
for example
Each child will take his/her science project home tonight.
Each child will take his or her science project home tonight.
supple holly
Why do some other words after “did” is in the present
Because "did" is already in past tense, the word next to it should be in bare form now
It's kinda a way to emphasize what you want to say
Like "did eat" is actuslly just 'ate'
I guess this is what you mean?
gilded wedge
I guess this is what you mean?
Yup
flat rune
Anytime, mate!
hollow night
Well, then I believe you could say, “He had been my benefactor…” and you also co...
thanks for the feedback! 🙂
fast dagger
thanks for the feedback! 🙂
You are welcome dear🥰
hollow night
Question: Can anyone tell me if the following sentence is grammatically correct? If you think you can make it more compact or flow better, feel free to offer your suggestions.
"Isn’t it only natural for a woman to not want another woman around her man?"
worldly siren
Question: Can anyone tell me if the following sentence is grammatically correct?...
The grammar is perfect. I can't really find a way to make it less wordy though, but it's fine how it is
hollow night
The grammar is perfect. I can't really find a way to make it less wordy though, ...
thanks for the feedback! 🙂
frosty charm
"I wasn't intending to be gone for 2 days" does this sentence sound correct?
edgy cosmos
hiii
iron fractal
The second one is perfect, first one is not grammatically correct
Thank you. Can ı use ''last night'' in the second sentence is this true ? Because it is present perfect tense, ı think
worldly siren
Thank you. Can ı use ''last night'' in the second sentence is this true ? Becaus...
hmmm... you could say that, but it sounds more natural to say "where were you last night" instead of "where have you been last night"
flat rune
hey is anyone around?
worldly siren
hey is anyone around?
Hey what's up
flat rune
I have a question about chaining adjectives
"Sarah and her border-line inappropriate unprofessional behaviour" OR "Sarah and her border-line inappropriate AND unprofessional behaviour" ?
worldly siren
you should say "and" inbetween yes
or, you could separate inappropriate and unprofessional with a comma
that sounds better, because you've already said "and" a bit before
worldly siren
happy to help
frosty charm
"I wasn't intending to be gone for 2 days" does this sentence sound correct?
help? @worldly siren 
worldly siren
help? <@300366511309193226> <:sadcat:835488916340473876>
It sounds fine, but maybe a better way to say it is "I wasn't intending to have been gone for 2 days", but the original way is fine and means the same thing
rapid star
Well, if they attack Ukraine, what assures us that they won't attack us.
he removed the messages 
flat rune
What would I say if we both had the same plan?
@sudden parrot
@remote cedar Help please
remote cedar
<@!224985873324834816> Help please
What's the question?
flat rune
What would I say if we both had the same plan?
here
remote cedar
You mean something like:
"I was about to say the same"?
flat rune
yes
remote cedar
Great minds think alike
That makes the two of us
You took the words right out of my mouth
iron fractal
hmmm... you could say that, but it sounds more natural to say "where were you la...
Thank you so much
worldly siren
Thank you so much
you're welcome:))
flat rune
How can I know if I am fluent in English or not?
hollow night
I have doubts about the following two questions. If anyone has the time, please look through them and let me know if they are correct and if they make sense at all.
**#1. I am swearing this oath on my lifelong happiness.
#2. I am using my lifelong happiness to swear this oath.
**
Context: A woman swearing that if she fails to help her friend, she will never find her Mr. Right.
supple holly
I have doubts about the following two questions. If anyone has the time, please ...
the #1 sentence sounds more natural than the #2, but personally I'd use
"I swear on my lifelong happiness"
hollow night
the #1 sentence sounds more natural than the #2, but personally I'd use
"I swea...
thanks for your feedback! 🙂
So you would say, "I am swearing on my lifelong happiness"?
supple holly
thanks for your feedback! 🙂
So you would say, "I am swearing on my lifelong ha...
I'd use "I swear" but "I'm swearing" sounds fine
"oath" sounds a little exaggerated in this case cuz it's mainly used for holy/knightly purposes
I guess you can still use it, it'd just sound funny lol
stark plaza
hey! can someone explain the meaning of this phrase: 'I tried to get my point over to the judge, but she wouldn't listen.'
It sounds wrong for me because there are two verbal tenses in it
worldly siren
hey! can someone explain the meaning of this phrase: 'I tried to get my point ov...
If you wanted to keep the tenses consistent, you'd say: "I tried to get my point over to the judge, but she wasn't listening". However in my opinion, your sentence sounds more natural. The tenses not being the same is not a big problem in this context
In terms of definition, your sentence means that you were trying to tell her something continuously and she wasn't listening to you.
If you say "but she didn't listen" - then it implies more that you told her something once, and she didn't listen to you that one time
I hope I make sense lmao
stone nest
do we use comma before and word (question mark)
Ex :
Identify key nouns(comma) verbs and adjectives in the question(period)
Should we add comma before and (question mark)
Identify key nouns(comma) verbs(comma) and adjectives in the question(period)
Please explain it for me if possible ^^
@sudden parrot
sudden parrot
do we use comma before *and* word (question mark)
Ex :
Identify key nouns(comma...
You can include a comma, but you don't have to. What you're asking about here is called "The Oxford comma" and even natives disagree about how we should use it.
I personally would place a comma before the word 'and.' I believe it makes the sentence clearer; however, you don't have to.
Identify key nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the question. ✅
Identify key nouns, verbs and adjectives in the question. ✅
stone nest
So you're saying there's no actual answer or reason for my type of question (question mark)
Since both of them are correct based on your saying
sudden parrot
So you're saying there's no actual answer or reason for my type of question (que...
Yep
pale stone
Question: which one is correct: “No good” or “Not good”? I often meet them both. Thank you 🙏
minor galleon
Question: which one is correct: “No good” or “Not good”? I often meet them both....
Both is correct. The first one is just more informal.
pale stone
Got it, thanks!
gilded wedge
“If ever i can play sports i would love to be a gymnast”
@supple holly @remote cedar this doesn’t seem right to me could you two replace this with your own words
short osprey
“If ever i can play sports i would love to be a gymnast”
<@!260420250728661002>...
I know you didn't ask me but I hope this helps: "If I ever get to play sports I'd love to be a gymanst" or "I'd love to do gymnastics"
gilded wedge
I know you didn't ask me but I hope this helps: "If I ever get to play sports I'...
Thankyou
Uhmm @remote cedar @peak junco is it
U did better than i did
Or
U did better than i do
remote cedar
Uhmm <@!224985873324834816> <@!827203333907415040> is it
U did better than i ...
I did
remote cedar
The first one?
Yes
flat rune
i need help in english questions
warm pawn
i need help in english questions
Ask me d e a r
stark plaza
In terms of definition, your sentence means that you were trying to tell her som...
Tks so much @worldly siren! You can't figure out how you have been helping me, I neither have friends who speak English nor money to pay for courses... when I can't understand a meaning even through doing a lot of internet research, I come here to ask and is always you who's holding out a hand to me. So thank you so much for it. God bless you.
(if I have committed any error on this sentence, let me know haha, I'm still a beginner)
worldly siren
Tks so much <@!300366511309193226>! You can't figure out how you have been helpi...
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to help. Always feel free to ask anything:))
near fable
i need help in english questions
Yes what's it
Just drop your question here
and we'll try our best to help you
hidden mauve
Hi! Can anyone please help me?
I found an inconsistency with the use of hypen in the text. The first time "public school teacher" is mentioned, there isn't any hyphen. But in the following paragraphs, there are??? I'm not sure which one is incorrect 😭
Thank you!
split geode
The first is incorrect:
Semantically, there should be a hyphen there to connect two words before a noun. Public is an adjective, and school is a noun, but since its before another noun - it employs a hyphen
hidden mauve
The first is incorrect:
Semantically, there should be a hyphen there to connect ...
Ohhh, then what about the title? Is it also incorrect?
split geode
I would say that its technically incorrect but that no one would glance over it in a normal paper
It should be there but no one puts it there so
hidden mauve
Ohh, okay. Thank you!
flat rune
warm pawn
d!def compulsory
flat rune
stone nest
Hi there i got some question about this text
It is said that we must make payment within 24 hours after booking it right (question mark)
Let's say i make a payment and want to sent the proof
But it is said that send your proof of payment during our office hour (monday 0800 am)
But right now it's Saturday 0950 pm
Then how can i send them the proof when i only have 24hours and to wait until monday
Does that mean
my offline booking is confirmed to be canceled whenever i make the payment and not
(question mark)
@peak junco @opaque spade @spare flicker @broken umbra @flat rune @calm carbon
calm carbon
<@!827203333907415040> <@!754428475087126640> <@!843393477173575681> <@!92112283...
Hai
stone nest
Please help meh
stone nest
Well idk where should i ask this heh
calm carbon
at least in my country, billets and payments are processed monday-friday, so the weekend doesn't count as a day
stone nest
Does that mean
my offline booking is confirmed to be canceled whenever i make t...
im just asking about this actually
stone nest
HMm
gilded wedge
Are “none of ur are viet”
And
“None of us is viet” works @warm pawn @remote cedar @supple holly
flat rune
[ERR3] There was an error gathering information about the word (or the word is invalid)! Please try again. If this problem persists, please join the support server!
warm pawn
What is viet-
gilded wedge
It’s vietnamese
gilded wedge
Are “none of ur are viet”
And
“None of us is viet” works <@!9337662590724383...
Wait is it “are” or “is” at the beginning?
supple holly
It’s vietnamese
The noun next to it is 'are', which is plural
So you use 'are'
gilded wedge
Are “none of ur are viet”
And
“None of us is viet” works <@!9337662590724383...
How about this @supple holly
The beginning is it “are” or “is”
flat rune
On
sterile sonnet
hollow night
I have a question about repeating contractions in a sentence. For example, is this correct?
"I'll make this decision on my own and, let me tell you this, I'll only marry the man I love!"
See? There are two "I'll" in this sentence. I don't know if this is allowed or not allowed...
supple holly
I have a question about repeating contractions in a sentence. For example, is th...
I see no reason why it isn't allowed
The contractions are both in acceptable places so the sentence still sounds perfectly natural
hollow night
I see no reason why it isn't allowed
Thanks for your feedback! 🙂
flat rune
<:sipstare:881039378649055293>
V for voice
supple holly
V for voice
I am working 
flat rune
I am working <:sob:829484108958531624>
Damn
split geode
I have a question about repeating contractions in a sentence. For example, is th...
The sandwiching is sort of meh
I'll make this decision on my own, and let me tell you this; I'll only marry the man I love!
This is the hyper-correct way of saying this, if you will.
Oh and also, though no one would mention the comma splice in between this and I'll, it is incorrect because theres no conjunction there
The paragraph has quite a few errors
And theres a certain level of subjectivity in the answers
Unless theres a word bank, there are multiple answers to most of them
Open cloze?
sour prairie
Is it from FCE or CAE test?
split geode
So you can put any answer into these lines?
Or anything logical that is
And there are generally errors in the selection
minor galleon
It's a test?
or revision
Oh ok, and you just need some help
For all of them?
Have you attempted doing it yet?
||(2) are (3)meaning (4) rather (5) of (6) as (7) this sentence is wrong.. it should be "in doing so" (8) very (9) Not sure (10) you don't have to really put anything here, but you could put today's(?)||
I'm not sure of (1)
minor galleon
||(2) are (3)meaning (4) rather (5) of (6) as (7) this sentence is wrong.....
Those would be my answers
sour prairie
- Addition
- Are
- Whereby
- Rather
- Of
- As
- Doing
- As
- With
- With
sour prairie
1. Addition
2. Are
3. Whereby
4. Rather
5. Of
6. As
7. Doing
8. As
9. With
10. W...
I think those are the answers
gilded wedge
“This is what i would wear if i were or was in euphoria “ @supple holly @remote cedar
minor galleon
@gilded wedge (for reference)
cyan sphinx
day after tomorrow
gilded wedge
day after tomorrow
Is there another one
cyan sphinx
not that I know of
split geode
There is a very obsolete word for it that died when people stopped speaking middle english - overmorrow
Also the other day is in reference to the past
Like "I went to the store the other day"
hollow night
The sandwiching is sort of meh
I'll make this decision on my own, and let me tel...
Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
warm pawn
I am writing an opinion essay but I can't think of a more neutral beginning. I don't want my opinion in the introduction. What do I do?
e.e'
The topic is "Should sport classes be compulsory at school?"
split geode
Sport classes should/shouldn't be compulsory because (objective reason)
split geode
Either way, this essay will have an opinion, but adding objective facts and probabilities to back up your opinion is a must
warm pawn
Either way, this essay will have an opinion, but adding objective facts and prob...
thank :D
trim delta
can someone help me how to improve or expand my vocabulary?
or give me some tips on it
worldly siren
can someone help me how to improve or expand my vocabulary?
Read books
And then read more books
toxic kernel
Or watch people speaking on videos
worldly siren
Highlight interesting words or words you don't know the meaning of and search it up
toxic kernel
With videos you'll definetively learn a lot of idioms
cause they appear more when speaking, i think literature is nicer for learning fancy words and terms.
toxic kernel
I need a quick english answer
A student can receive a "formation" right?
which means he received knowledge, books, and has been taught new things by his school
split geode
which means he received knowledge, books, and has been taught new things by his ...
Thats like, receiving an education
toxic kernel
However, is it correct to say that "A student has been formated"?
or should I say "Has been educated"
split geode
Ive never heard that term myself
Has been educated still sounds odd
Id say
This student received their education
worldly siren
However, is it correct to say that "A student **has been formated**"?
not really, never heard that before
split geode
It sounds sort of robotic
toxic kernel
Very weird that formation exists but not formated
split geode
Not like hyper correct robotic but like the human is a robot
Ive never heard the formation thing either
toxic kernel
Formation is quite difused
split geode
Diffused meaning?
split geode
Never seen it used to mean receiving an education tho
split geode
Thats not the same as receiving an education
At least where I live, student formation is a resource for learners of any sort to learn how to become a better student
split geode
I did student formation, its really fun tbh and inspiring
toxic kernel
Thats not the same as receiving an education
oh ok
It must be one of those "false-friends" words from my country compared to USA\UK
It's funny to know
We have "Formazione" (Formation)
Which means this in my language (translated):
In pedagogical terms, it is a complex process of transferring content and methods to make people acquire increasingly higher intellectual, cultural, emotional and spiritual levels.
clear flint
which one make sense?
a caboodle of cabal
a caboodle of clique
blazing merlin
Neither
supple holly
d!def caboodle
flat rune
supple holly
Eldritch vocabulary
hollow night
"I heard a lot about tonight's party. A lot of celebs will be attending. Man, I really want to go as well."
My question is: Do I need to add "to the party" after "go"? Or would most readers automatically understand that "to go" means "going to the aforementioned party?
worldly siren
**"I heard a lot about tonight's party. A lot of celebs will be attending. Man, ...
no, you dont need to
adding "to the party" will make it sound weird imo
it makes perfect sense how it is
hollow night
no, you dont need to
thanks for the feedback! 🙂
worldly siren
welcomee
trim delta
d!def consent
flat rune
trim delta
d!def awkward
flat rune
gilded wedge
@supple holly @remote cedar @warm pawn what does “i guarantee u that” means
warm pawn
d!def guarantee
flat rune
warm pawn
@gilded wedge
gilded wedge
I don’t get it🥲
worldly siren
I don’t get it🥲
"I guarantee you that we will win" - "I promise you that we will win, it will happen"
toxic kernel
d!def complexion
flat rune
knotty briar
Hey!
opaque condor
If someone calls me g what does that mean
crimson kernel
Ur gay
toxic kernel
If someone calls me g what does that mean
runic furnace
Can any English experts help with a question?
Would it be grammatically correct to say "he applied for parole from prison"?
I note forms such as "he applied for early release from the correctional facility", and "His release on parole from prison" (N.B.: "on parole" is an embedded clause) are correct.
But what about "parole from"? The French root (meaning something like "speech" or "promise") seems to suggest it's improper. Could anyone provide input, evidence and examples? Thank you!
split geode
Parole and from are unrelated, the from is just additional information and has no correlation with parole; hence, its correct
The handwritings terrible but maybe you can get the idea from it
rocky pawn
Can any English experts help with a question?
Would it be grammatically correct...
I see no mistake with that sentence. Your point about the origin of the word parole is interesting, do you know any examples where the origin of the word gives rise to such an exception?
split geode
I see no mistake with that sentence. Your point about the origin of the word par...
That is a good question; usually the origin of the word relates to the word but doesnt change its grammatical function
Its still in english after all. Not french
runic furnace
Parole and from are unrelated, the from is just additional information and has n...
Thanks, super helpful! On further observation, I was overthinking it. I totally forgot the transitive (as opposed to di-transitive) property of "applied" . "from prison" would just be an adjunct
I was just thinking I've just never seen it used that way in formal documents.
stone nest
In some species of sea turtles, their sexual anatomy is not physically apparent until about a decade or so when they approach sexual maturity
Sea turtle sexual anatomy is only visible after approximately ten years. [TRUE]
My question is, why didnt it says FALSE ?
The text said "In some species of sea turtles, ..."
And the statement said "Sea turtle ..."
Anyone care to explain to me ?
(This is a TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN question in case you're wondering)
@flat rune
split geode
Well in relations to the text, it should be true
warm pawn
I think the opinion of Melatonin ^
stone nest
k k
split geode
I mean sure, the question might've been worded in a confusing way
But that's the best answer to fit
Sometimes, arguing about semantics is useless; especially when we're talking about work. If there's no directly correct answer - you pick the one that's the most correct or most probable based of the information presented to you.
gilded wedge
do or does these two count or counts
“None of his fits is my type”
And
“None of his fits are my type”
@supple holly @remote cedar @warm pawn can u correct these
gilded wedge
None of his fits are my type
Fits - plural
Do these two count
But why does is my type doesn’t count
gilded wedge
These fits are cool
This fit is cool
But if the choices is three and u only want one is it still are or if
split geode
? I dont understand
My handwriting hasnt gotten better but hopefully you can read it
gilded wedge
@split geode well it’s like this
I only need one but this guy showed me three and i want black but he showed me “green red and blue”
None of these are or is my black pen
split geode
(TL;DR at the end if you don't feel like reading all that)
Okay if you want the semantics side of it:
Your going to see, 10/10 times, are. Because it makes sense there to natives, and because language is fluid and flexible. This is a prime example of prescriptive vs descriptive grammar; you're going to hear are very often but it was, technically speaking, intended to be is.
None is a contraction of not one, so it should be is; but a lot of natives probably don't even know this, nor do they care to follow this rule because it sounds incorrect.
Nowadays, people usually base it off of the plurality of the thing/s being talked about; i.e.:
None of his shirts fit me instead of None of shirts fits me. even though the second is the technically correct one; according to this archaism (not to say you won't hear the second. It's just less likely).
So instead of this ancient rule, you may see this more applicable and possible-in-the-real-world rule, in which none can be used as either a plural or singular expression and be correct; with mere minor changes between the meaning.
Singular: None of them is ready.
to refer to each of them
Plural: None of them are ready.
to refer to all of them
Singular: None of us has the answer.
to emphasize that not one of them has the answer
Plural: None of us have the answer.
to emphasize that the entire group doesn’t have the answer
If you want to be safe, just use the plural.
TL;DR Both are right today, but one is more common.
gilded wedge
So
none of these is mine
And
None of these are mine
Are both correct?
split geode
Yes, I'd say to expect the latter more than the former
gilded wedge
But jus to be safe just use “are” instead even u r just looking for one specific thing?
split geode
Theres only some exceptions where you should/have to use is
Otherwise, are is the safer bet
split geode
Im not from Ukraine
split geode
Yea
gilded wedge
So U’re jus half but not living in ukraine?
split geode
No, Im Russian
echo swallow
do you say: "means to an end"
or is it something else?
split geode
An example sentence would be nice
thorny cypress
do you say: "means to an end"
or is it something else?
"means to an end" is a common english phrase, yes. It means "a thing or an action which is required (means) in order to accomplish a certain goal (end)"
charred coral
guys i need help
i have an assignment and i need to take the idea of the painting called the blind girl which explains how the world can be experienced through smth other then sight and i want to modernise it and have a sort of story where a boy walks all around the world with his head in his phone the whole time
but i do not know how he would be experiencing the world through smth other than sight
delicate heart
is here someone who know how to write a letter to the editor, it's for a class test tomorrow...
split geode
A letter to the editor of what?
delicate heart
@split geode ooh it's like the correct structure, we got an example "Migrants have helped make Britain. It's time to celebrate us." by Mireya Gonzáles Rodríguez (the Guardian, 20 February 2017), but what I need is an general structure I can learn for the class test and use it for each text I will receive and not for this specific one...
delicate heart
@split geode so, do you have any advice ?
devout dagger
hey can anyone help me with this
meager cove
Hello someone know what is the difference between regular and irregular verbs in english ? i cant understand that
flat rune
Hi guys. I have a question. If I say: "I have three dogs and it/they are in the village". If i want to refer to several pets, I must use it or they?
zenith ether
Hi guys. I have a question. If I say: "I have three dogs and it/they are in the ...
they
zenith ether
mhm?
flat rune
mhm?
I'm a developer and the company where I work pay me english classes and tomorrow I have to talk about my pets xD
Do you get it?
zenith ether
I'm a developer and the company where I work pay me english classes and tomorrow...
Oh, that's nice! Good luck
flat rune
Thanks so much 🙂
zenith ether
I thought you were about to ask another question wkwkw
flat rune
ah no no hehehe
I have another question. Is this sentence correct? --> I go to the village to look after them (I'm referring to my dogs)
zenith ether
yea sounds good to me
flat rune
great!!! 🙂
How do you say "house of field" in english? For example, I have a house in the village but isn't inside the village, it is inside the "field" but I don't know how to say that.
silver raven
How do you say "house of field" in english? For example, I have a house in the v...
Like a country house?
flat rune
Like a country house?
Umm I don't think so. Other user told me "out of the village".
silver raven
Sorry I don’t see, it’s not my native langage
flat rune
Ok don't worry solene, I appreciate your help ^^
glad rock
Could you please tell me if, in the first sentence, I used the passive form in the wrong way?
Also, is this paragraph clear overall or do you have any suggestions on how to improve it?
Thx in advance c:
In today's society, it has been observed an increasing tendency to stay at home surfing on social media or watching television rather than spending free time exercising outdoors. As this trend might cause severe health problems in the long run, there have been discussions about whether it would be more effective to invest in advertising or in education with a view to improving well-being.
fossil badge
Could you please tell me if, in the first sentence, I used the passive form in t...
looking it over now. looks pretty good so far. Definitely needs a couple edits. but my brain is currently dead so give me a moment
glad rock
sure!
rocky pawn
Could you please tell me if, in the first sentence, I used the passive form in t...
Unclear what 'it' refers to in "it has been observed an...'" , I would write it as "it has been observed that there is an increasing tendency to ..." (actually I am not sure about this, yours might also be correct).
You can also use:
"In today's society, we observe an increasing tendency to ..." ,
as it sems something of common knowledge (something widespread or easily verifiable)
or you can omit the phrase completely for the same reason, e.g.
"In today's society, there is an an increasing tendency to stay at home surfing on social media or watching television ...".
neat rose
Can anyone in the group help me with passive voice? I have to turn sentences into passive voice and it's not very clear to me, I don't have anyone else to ask and English is my foreign language, please if someone can dm me... I need to turn 4 sentences into a passive voice
These are the sentences : 1. We should always wear a seat belt when in a car. 2.Michael has already bought all the necessary equipment for our camping trip 3. We will award a certificate to all participants 4. The firefighters instructed us to stay calm in case of emergency.
gilded wedge
@split geode is it
is this and this
Or
are this and this
fluid prairie
Can someone please explain to me why number 14 is not correct?
gilded wedge
Can someone please explain to me why number 14 is not correct?
Both could work
Gone/been
But “been” sounds more correct
flat rune
Can someone please explain to me why number 14 is not correct?
We often use been to, instead of gone to, when we refer to completed visits to a place
Been means your visit to a place is completed
Gone means you went to a place but you're still there
fluid prairie
@gilded wedge @flat rune got it! The preposition "to" confused me. Thanks a lot, both of you.
gilded wedge
<@!791806703473131521> is it
**is this and this**
Or
**are this and this**
@flat rune can u help me with this
flat rune
<@456226577798135808> can u help me with this<:blob_cute:815161212819603457> <:b...
What's the context
gilded wedge
What's the context
So umm the context is that um it goes like this
“Is this pen and this pen…”
Or
“Are this pen and this pen…”
Is it supposed to be “is” or “are” at the beginning?
flat rune
Is
gilded wedge
Coincidence
flat rune
they leave before they get an answer
gilded wedge
And for the date is like “what’s the date on Wednesday? It’s march 2 Wednesday 2022”
Or is it like romance?
If it’s fir romance it’s like u go for a date eat together outside something like that
@flat rune is this correct
“Before, i had three yubo accounts”
flat rune
@zenith ether can guide you better at this
gilded wedge
@zenith ether help
zenith ether
<@!729669812833353769> help<:blob_cute:815161212819603457>
Where's the question
gilded wedge
<@456226577798135808> is this correct
“Before, i had three yubo accounts”
@zenith ether this
zenith ether
<@456226577798135808> is this correct
“Before, i had three yubo accounts”
Yes, its structure is correct. I'd capitalise the words 'I' and 'Yubo' tho (if Yubo is a proper noun)
gilded wedge
Yes, its structure is correct. I'd capitalise the words 'I' and 'Yubo' tho (if Y...
Oh, no, yubo is an app where u create acc and go live and have some friends
zenith ether
I'd capitalise it