📚｜english-questions

[split geode]

Where is #current-geopolitical-madness

[clever elbow]

Well there’s #953292067629563964

[split geode]

I am anger

[clever elbow]

The new politics channel

[split geode]

Its not the same

[clever elbow]

[split geode]

I havent slept well a day since pepe thread and politics thread

[clever elbow]

Bruh

[split geode]

Got deleted

Pepe thread was my safehaven

I would go there every day that it was there and pray to lord pepe

[clever elbow]

Never a fan of threads anyway

[split geode]

Then wheres my pepe channel

Im gonna become mod so that I cant make pepe channel

[clever elbow]

Ok ima dip

I have stuff to do

[split geode]

Okay

bYEE

[clever elbow]

Bye

[sly umbra]

can someone explains what the word 'Emphasise' is in simple words ?

[split geode]

To put importance on something and stress it

If you emphasize that the large idea of your presentation is to not smoke, then you’re putting importance on the main idea of not smoking

[sly umbra]

alright, thanks

[gilded wedge]

@split geode

What should my friend put here

In “description”

[clever elbow]

Bruh

[split geode]

A description of himself as if he where someone else-

Can’t just answer that is the problem. Open ended

[clever elbow]

And I like how they didn’t name the section

[gilded wedge]

I jus can’t help him with this coz I’m outside the house and can’t read it that clearly

[clever elbow]

Untitled section

[split geode]

[gilded wedge]

If he where?

[split geode]

All it is is describing yourself in third person

[gilded wedge]

Wait lemme send this to him

Wait is it like

[clever elbow]

It’s like

[gilded wedge]

She her

[clever elbow]

Haji is a kind person.

[gilded wedge]

Like that

Ohhh

[clever elbow]

That’s a third person POV of you

[gilded wedge]

Can u give sime other examples

[split geode]

“He seems x”

He, she, names

[clever elbow]

Zodurus is a guy who likes pasta.

Not the best example out there but

Lul

[split geode]

(Melatonin is too)

[gilded wedge]

Is this correct in 3rd POV “k is a productive person”

[split geode]

Yes

[gilded wedge]

Thankyou both

[split geode]

If there’s “is” it’s third person

[gilded wedge]

Ohhh okay okay got it

[cloud escarp]

Evaluate the effectiveness of GDP and one other measure in measuring a country’s
economic wellbeing.
can you explain to me this topic?
I have to write 1400 word essay on this, but I can't understand the question

[clever elbow]

Are you supposed to answer that in English

Coz if you are and you don’t understand the qn

Uh… good luck

[cloud escarp]

that's why I need help

[clever elbow]

It’s basically asking you to elaborate in broad detail how effective GDP and an alternative is in measuring a country’s economic health

Unfortunately there isn’t really any simpler way of describing this qn

It’s already pretty straight forward

[cloud escarp]

I see

so what're the points I need to consider?

[clever elbow]

I’d suggest asking your teacher to translate the qn in your native language

[cloud escarp]

to make a plan

[clever elbow]

I don’t think we can help you here

[cloud escarp]

why is that?

[clever elbow]

You’d have to look at what’s required of you

[cloud escarp]

meaning?

[clever elbow]

In your course guide or something

In other words I think you’re doing something that’s too advanced for your level of English

@split geode

[split geode]

I agree with Zodurus

[cloud escarp]

well I have to first pick out the instruction, topic and limiting words in the topic then I have to plan the essay

[split geode]

I think this question would be suitable as a pretty in depth question even for a native

[clever elbow]

It’s a highly technical qn

[cloud escarp]

the problem is I don't know anything about GDP

[clever elbow]

Even natives will struggle with it

[split geode]

I would attribute that to at least b2 preferably c1 or c2

[clever elbow]

Then I’d suggest you pick something else

You need to first know how GDP is calculated

The formulae etc

[split geode]

Yea GDP by itself is a whole concept and then that plus semantics makes for a nightmare

[clever elbow]

CIGX-M

[cloud escarp]

what? what is that?

[clever elbow]

Even as a business student who took economics it’s a challenge for me

1400 words whew

[cloud escarp]

well my field is business, so I have to pick this topic

[split geode]

”wah im so advanced with my formulae” NO we don’t do that here. Formulas is better prove me wrong

[clever elbow]

You’re doing business but you have no clue about GDP…

[clever elbow]

Tbh I use both

[cloud escarp]

I am still on the foundation

I didn't start it

yet

[clever elbow]

Then I suggest you skip that qn

You need to still find an alternative

[cloud escarp]

I can't its part of my foundation

[clever elbow]

To GDP

Bruh

Unfortunately we can’t help you

[cloud escarp]

is that hard?

[clever elbow]

No

[split geode]

If it’s part of your foundation just pick a different part of your foundation if possible-

[cloud escarp]

If you got this question what would you do?

[clever elbow]

But different schools/unis expect different things from students

[split geode]

It’s not an easy question

[cloud escarp]

that is not possible

[clever elbow]

And a model answer from one uni might not get you good marks in another

Personally I’d first talk about what affects GDP

Net imports exports

[split geode]

Do it-
That’s the unfortunate part is that unless you figure out how to do it, you can’t really do it
I haven’t studied business tho so I have no place on specifically gdp but nonetheless

[clever elbow]

Give an alternative

Talk about the upsides and downsides to both methods

Argue how both can compliment each other’s downfalls

But idk how your course does it

And also mention common pitfalls of GDP

[cloud escarp]

this is what I want, I want research... the essay is due on May

[clever elbow]

In May…

That’s kinda

Far

[split geode]

Isn’t that like months away
A long due date

[clever elbow]

A 1.4K essay on average will take you a week or two to complete

Majority of the time spent on research

[cloud escarp]

I think it's just an essay, with an Intro, 4 to 5 bidy paragraphs and a conclusion

[cloud escarp]

yes

[cloud escarp]

damn

[split geode]

Or even less if you formulate your ideas quickly
Or just have a strong basis on what you’re writing about

[cloud escarp]

I don't know what to do

[clever elbow]

A tip would be to find an alternative to GDP that compliments the pitfalls of GDP

That’s how uni writing goes

Usually

[cloud escarp]

okay

[clever elbow]

It’s always something like that

All about making a balanced argument

[cloud escarp]

I see

[split geode]

If discords still around when I get into uno u seem like u know what you’re talking about
I’ll be remembering your name

[clever elbow]

Well I’m in my final year of uni

[split geode]

God knows I won’t be able to afford a tutor with the ruble which is less valuable than vbucks
So

[clever elbow]

You don’t need a tutor in uni

Peer learning is the most effective

Imo

[split geode]

:O

[clever elbow]

Because when you teach people you’re forced to recall concepts

[split geode]

But that means I’ll have to make friends D:

[clever elbow]

Friends are what’ll get you through uni

And in the army

If you’re conscripted

[split geode]

Oh gOd I’m gonna have to make lots of friends then

Looks like it’s time to take public speaking

[clever elbow]

Yeah

Nah

[split geode]

Gotta get used to it at some point-

[clever elbow]

Don’t have to go to such an extent

Lmfao

[cloud escarp]

can I dm you?

[clever elbow]

Sorry I don’t do DMs

The moment I let 1 guy DM me I’d have to let everyone too

Which was what happened on the other server

[cloud escarp]

who can I talk to about this?

[split geode]

top ten biggest tragedies of 2022

[clever elbow]

And i was getting random pings every hour

You can talk about it here

But tbh no one’s going to guide you with your essay here

[cloud escarp]

lot of people are talking here, I can't get a direct answer

[clever elbow]

Coz no one here has the time to

[split geode]

Essays are time consuming so there’s kind of boundaries with help here

[cloud escarp]

oh damn

[clever elbow]

Yeah

[split geode]

It’s easy to help with a question but guidance through an essay that could take weeks is something else-

[cloud escarp]

well thanks guys anyways

[clever elbow]

I’d suggest you joining some economics server

Might be more helpful for you

[cloud escarp]

ok thanks

can you help me with writing a 300 word paragraph?

different question

[clever elbow]

sure i guess

[rocky gyro]

Hey

[split geode]

helo

[rocky gyro]

Can I start email with WHILE?

while statement

[split geode]

There’s not really specific rules to an email

[rocky gyro]

I stated as.

[split geode]

Emails don’t have to have structure, you can start an email with while—especially as a response email

[rocky gyro]

While executing the task, I could see this error.

Please find the below error

Regards.

[split geode]

I don’t really get the sense tho

[rocky gyro]

I get it, it’s a technical business email

Where can I learn proper email writing skills? Any idea.

Like I know decent English

But I find it hard while writing

[split geode]

Like I’ve said you don’t need to know “proper” email writing

Unless it’s a very formal situation

Even then, as long as you start it with their name or something and end it with something it doesn’t really matter what’s in the middle

[rocky gyro]

Yes it is.

Formal

[split geode]

“While doing this task, I could find an error.
Please find the error below.”
Are you giving like a multiple choice question or?

[rocky gyro]

Content matters right? Like what we are actually trying to convey our message.

[split geode]

As long as it makes sense formality isn’t the most important

As long as you’re not like using slang your fine

There’s some structure to emails but it’s mostly putting their name or something at the beginning and something like credentials at the end

If needed

[rocky gyro]

No multiple choice questions.. I got the error while I was executing my code. And I want to send the error to my boss

[rocky gyro]

Yeah

[split geode]

“I’ve encountered an error while running this code (paste code if needed)
I’m struggling to understand the error in the code, can you help?”

And then like at the end “thanks in advance” or something

[rocky gyro]

Wow. You reframed it well

Thanks

😄

[split geode]

[rocky gyro]

Please tell me where I can learn more

Like practicing proper sentences.

[split geode]

Honestly a program or something would be best

Anything interactive

I learned mine by asking and answering questions on forums and apps like this one

[rocky gyro]

That’s cool , it’s my first day using this

And it’s really helpful

[split geode]

[hollow night]

Grammar Question: I would like to know if the following sentence is grammatically correct and if it sounds weird to a native speaker.

"How could you say something so shameless when your hair is still looking like that?"

Context: A thief was saying that he's too cunning to fall for simple traps. But earlier, he had gotten burned by a simple fire trap. So his hair was still charred and crumbling. So his companion turned to him and said, "How could you say something so blah blah blah..."

[split geode]

Usually we want to avoid using progressive with verbs like look

“How could you say something so shameless when your hair still looks like that?”

Otherwise I think it’s fine

Not just fine actually it’s good

I see no other problems. As for naturality u could ask a native but I honestly would expect the same answer

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback! 🙂

[noble wasp]

hello. are both "for practicing" and "to practice" correct?

[split geode]

Contextually inclined

Both could work

[noble wasp]

lol when i google it up, the only thing that shows up is the difference between "practice" and "practise" zzz

[hidden mauve]

Can anyone help with my citation? I just have one question

So, I'm doing a synthesis. And I'm grouping these variables in one sentence. However, these variables have different sources. So I'm asking if it's fine if the citation looked something like this (even though they were in different paragraphs initially, but since I'm grouping the for the synthesis they're like this):

Tea, coffee, energy drinks were linked to ________ (Stuff, 2000; Cloud, 1998; Curtain, 2017)

[rocky pawn]

Is this different to a scientific report? References in reports are usually indicated in the text with numbers like [2, 3] , and citations are given in detail in the references section in order and numbered accordingly.

[hidden mauve]

I think that's a different citation style??

[rocky pawn]

maybe it is this one: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyingeffectively/writing/referencing/styles.aspx

it’s called Harvard

The one you’re using

https://libguides.scu.edu.au/harvard/citing-in-text

according to this it seems that you’re doing it correctly

by separating different references with a ; within the text

was that your question? maybe I misunderstood

[hidden mauve]

Oh, I was using APA

Tbh, I don't know if what I used is APA. I just saw some papers doing it and thought they were similar to APA

[hidden mauve]

I'm just not sure if it the citation is applicable when the study doesn't support the other ones (but just that one thing)

[clever elbow]

https://www.citethisforme.com/

Or just use this website

@hidden mauve

[rocky pawn]

The citation is there to give support to the writing so I would include it even if it supports only a part of the text. If I wanted to make it apparent which of the links the citation supports then I would try to lengthen out the text and put the citation in the most appropriate place.

[rocky pawn]

I think the first one is not only shorter but conveys more information

It tells you the the state is working when you have the ClientsList widget added.

So I would use the first

Also it uses simpler vocabulary so it is easier to understand

but you might want to add a little more depending on how much you know, like does it stop working when the ClientList widget is removed?

Then you can say "I have found that the confirm button works only when the related ClientsList widget is added to the Welcome tab"

@strange lichen

[hidden mauve]

That's for the reference list. What I'm referring to with my question is in-text citation

[hidden mauve]

So basically, it's a yes?

[rocky pawn]

I don’t think there are any set in stone rules here. If you want to give a citation that supports a part of the text, and does not contradict any part unless it is discussed then I think it is fine.

[hidden mauve]

Okay, thank you!

[torn depot]

Hello could someone teach me what is the difference between "you got it" and "i got it" ?

[minor temple]

Basically the same thing xD

[sharp flare]

does anyone know the difference between contempt, disdain, and scornful

[minor temple]

theyre all very similar but if you google it will give the more precise definitions

[split geode]

Context can change them but generally they can both mean "I understand"

[noble wasp]

hello. could someone tell me which is the correct one and why?

"my aunt has passed away a year ago"
"my aunt passed away a year ago"

[frosty charm]

learned a new vocabulary now I want to know what I said is correct or not "I'm incompetent to debate on this topic"

@split geode

[split geode]

I mean that could be grammatically correct but its questionable in use

Usually incompetent is like an adjective that remains only an adjective and isn't usually used in constructions with subject + to be + adjective things

[split geode]

Passed

Simple past

[split geode]

1. "John Doe passed away 23 years ago."
   This is an example of a correct formation.
2. "John Doe has passed away 23 years ago."
   This is incorrect. The mention of a time is not possible in a sentence in the present perfect tense (unless it's in a since-phrase; i.e., "Since you've already given your presentation yesterday").
   And "John Doe has passed away yesterday is also incorrect."

Time frame doesnt matter like some people seem to think

Always simple present unless said alone
"John Doe has passed"

[sharp flare]

would past perfect tense be correct? "John Doe had passed away 23 years ago."

[split geode]

Contextually yes

"Jane Doe was assaulted this Monday afternoon. She described the innate fear she has for the male gender following her attacks, and the relation it has with her father, John Doe, who had passed away 23 years prior."

[sharp flare]

Ohh ty

[cloud escarp]

Okay hello I have a question

Topic words: tell us the main focus of our answer.
Limiting words: tell us specific aspects of the topic to focus on.
Instruction words: tell us what we have to do to answer the question.

I have to find these 3 in this question below, can someone help?
Evaluate the effectiveness of GDP and one other measure in measuring a country’s
economic wellbeing.

I only found evaluate as an instruction word

[flat rune]

Are 'write' and 'right' pronounced the same?

[slim dagger]

Yes

[sinful crag]

any waves/some waves. Which makes sense? Or do they both make sense?

[rocky pawn]

I think both are fine, any and some are often interchangeable.

I prefer to use any for things that are counted easily and some for things quantified by mass.
e.g.
Do you have any oranges?
Do you have some sugar?
But if some was used for oranges and any for sugar, I would not find it incorrect.

[dawn jasper]

Is it haven't given the money or
Haven't gave the money

[rocky pawn]

given

[dawn jasper]

Ah I see

Thanks

[fringe star]

Hi I need help with my school work, on the paper it says imagine your a teacher and I have to choose a story from the 3 and write a 3-4 page essay

I don’t know how to write this

[minor galleon]

What do you need help in?

[minor galleon]

Choose a story from where?

[fringe star]

3 listed on the paper i got

[minor galleon]

What is the '3'?

[fringe star]

theft by katherine ann porter, a good man is hard to find by flannery o connor, or the man of the house by frank o connor

[minor galleon]

Do you need help writing it or just the ideas for it?

[fringe star]

both

do i just write the summary?

[minor galleon]

Hmm, I don't quite get the question

[minor galleon]

<@&909100555157262347> can anybody else help?

[gilded wedge]

@minor galleon @rocky pawn @split geode is it

“i wish u were okay”

Or

“I wish u are okay”

[rain valve]

How to learn english

I want make friends with somebody

[native apex]

I make myself respect with just a look
I stare at them, son.
I don't need to say anything [A]
I don't need to say nothing [B]

[A] and [B] are both of them correct? which one is more comprehensible?

[worldly siren]

A is correct, B can be said but it's not correct and used in slang type only

[gentle torrent]

Are "Eventually", "Ultimately", "In the end" almost same?

[clever elbow]

If you're going with B I'd write it as "I ain't sayin' nothin'"

"I don't need to say nothing" sounds kinda awkward

[exotic stag]

Hey, can anyone tell or guide me on how can I prepare myself for a debate or what should be avoided to give a good speech

[minor temple]

Hi yes, here are some personal tips
• write down your points. What you want to talk about or discuss.

• think about possible counter arguments to your points. Then think of how to counter them.

• stay calm. Don’t talk too fast, go at a steady pace to collect your thoughts well.

• if you’re giving a speech: don’t just look at your notes or into space. Look into the audience. Don’t stare at one person, but look around a bit.

• big words doesn’t always equal smart. People think this all the time. No, you just end up sounding annoying, and the word is usually out of place.

• practice with your friends or family. They can probably help you get some insight as to how the real debate will go.

Hope this helps a little!

[exotic stag]

Thank you it would help me indeed❤️

[frosty charm]

d!def agnostic

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: agnostic

[1] a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable; broadly : one who is not committed to believing in either the existence or the nonexistence of God or a god
[2] a person who is unwilling to commit to an opinion about something

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 19, 2022, 4:21 PM

[sterile sonnet]

Agnostic is also used to mean does not mind which option.
I like apples. I can say that I agnostic about the supplier. That is, I do not mind which store supplies the apples. Not quite the same as unwilling to commit.
I use windows and linux. I am OS-agnostic when working on some things.

[hollow night]

Between the following 2 sentences, which is sounds more correct?

**#1. We have to find our target right away and then leave this place!

#2. We have to find our target and then leave this place right away!**

[clever elbow]

both are equally as correct, only difference is on the statement you're placing emphasis on

just a matter of whether you're emphasising on finding the target or leaving ASAP

[hollow night]

ah okay! thanks for your advice! 🙂

[gilded wedge]

There’s only one teacher tht gave her a trauma, and this teacher actually really have or ** has** a big social platform @clever elbow @minor galleon @supple holly

[clever elbow]

has

[rocky pawn]

The first is in the past tense which is normally used in a sad, remorseful or regretful sense, e.g.

• I wish I had not done this.
• I wish it were like this.
  So it would make some sense to use this if you know the person you’re talking to and what they are going through, otherwise I would use the second “I wish you are okay” (edit: incorrect as discussed below)
  If you want to check up on someone and want the them to be okay then hope is the word normally used e.g.
  “I hope you are okay”

@split geode what do you think? I find it a little odd to use “wish” with the present tense so was wondering what you thought about this kind of a construction: “I wish you are okay”

[split geode]

There is no form of wish that uses the simple present

Wish + past simple
Wish + would verb
Wish + infinitival
Wish + past perfect
Wish + object + infinitival
Wish + somebody + something

[clever elbow]

wish is always used to express a hypothetical event

[rocky pawn]

Thank you

[split geode]

If its present, you should use hope

"I hope you are well"

[split geode]

Depends on context but it may mean something like "true personality" like if a murderer were showing his "true nature" it would be that he's showing murderous tendencies

[sinful crag]

hi i just flunked my contest and i kinda have some questions since the questions asked were kinda shit and i didnt rly get it

they didnt give numbers, just Answer No 💀 but anyway the answers makes no sense to me either so i was wondering if anyone can help me figure it out?

these answers kinda make sense, but the other questions i didnt take a ss of didnt

they were all paragraphs and you had to pick words to fill certain sentences in. But the words were just???? confusing
ex: Which is why you should be careful when you're (1) ...... products, you don't want to(2) ......
Answer No 1
A PATIENCE
B IMPORTANT
C DESCRIBE
D DELIVER
E REAL
F PRODUCE

it didnt make sense

[split geode]

Is there another clause to go off here? That could help
If its just the which thing then none of the answers work

They would have to be progressive

Which they clearly arent

[sinful crag]

tbh

😭😭

i dont know how i can get better at this rate

[sinful crag]

the (2) especially didnt make sense

could you solve it? Or just the answers that r ass?

[split geode]

The asnwers there are all for number 1 no?

And

[sinful crag]

no

one word equates to one number

for this, (2)

(2) is shit

[split geode]

Why does it say "answer no. 1" above it then

[sinful crag]

this one says Answer No

no number unfortunately

OHH

if you mean

[sinful crag]

this

[sinful crag]

no 1. is describe right? now 2 is hard

how do you fit it in?

you dont want to A. Patience?

[split geode]

No, numver 1 doesnt have an answer there

number*

[sinful crag]

the screenshot is another whole different thing

[sinful crag]

????

so it isnt describe?

[split geode]

None of the answers make sense

No

It would have to be describing

Theres an are

[sinful crag]

EXACTLY!!

[split geode]

So its progressive

[sinful crag]

thats what im saying

the questions were all like that

it made things worse

[split geode]

"You're describe" is simple incorrect, i dont get the sense behind this assignment-

[sinful crag]

like this pic, its rly confusing

[sinful crag]

its so bad i know 😞

[split geode]

Well if the thing is no. 1 it has to be rare

Because rare is the only adjective there

[sinful crag]

yes

no.2

is hard

.......they are now

[split geode]

Whats the rest of the form

If you could take a screenshot of it

[sinful crag]

its basically bunch of answer no with no confirmation of the numbers

[sinful crag]

unfortunately i cant get to the forms anymore

[split geode]

Just assume it goes in chronological order or something, if youre wrong then its the teachers fault anyway

I cannot read that screenshot

Lemme try and zoom in somehow

[sinful crag]

ok

[split geode]

Some of the answers just dont really have a correlating answer

And others among them have a correlating incorrect answer

[sinful crag]

as i thought 😭😭

so it rly is the questions fault? damned questiones

[split geode]

Istg im gonna make my own google classroom, these teachers evidently cant

[sinful crag]

oh well, i still flunked in the end. Thank you for all your help 🙏

though if you were to answer no.2, what would you fill in?

fortune? real? nature?

[split geode]

None of them make sense

[sinful crag]

yeah, if they maje sense you wouldnt pick one of them. Oh well! Thanks again 🙏🙏

[mossy field]

@dapper oracle you can ask for help here but you have to try answering the questions yourself first.
Some of them might help you with what you couldn't comprehend :)

[dapper oracle]

ok

thax @mossy field

[mossy field]

[dapper oracle]

who can check my answers plz

<@&852913019259977749>

<@&852913019259977749>

[shadow sail]

11 and 12 are incorrect

[dapper oracle]

ok

[shadow sail]

14 as well

15 and 17 are incorrect too

[dapper oracle]

no

can u fix it :<<

[shadow sail]

19 is incorrect to

Too

[dapper oracle]

anything else

<@&852913019259977749> ???

[shadow sail]

Don't tag us three times in a row

[dapper oracle]

ok

[shadow sail]

I think the others are correct

[dapper oracle]

so can u fix my wrongs

:<

[shadow sail]

No, you (not u) should check a dictionary to see which preposition fits

[dapper oracle]

ok thax very much

[shadow sail]

The oxford learners dictionary online offers nice examples of those verbs and prepositions

[thorny kiln]

At/in the end?

I've seen both

Which one is correct

Gramatically it says "in" is the right one

But...

Both sound like natural

[hollow night]

In certain cases, can I use an adjective as a noun? For example, "There are too many infecteds in that building! It's suicide to go in there!"

"Infecteds" as in people infected by a zombie virus.

[novel moth]

Easy on the pings 🤦‍♂️

@shadow sail thanks for being direct ( they certainly need it 🤦‍♂️)

@dapper oracle if someone does the work for you ( you won’t learn )

Answer them again and post and see if there is an improvement

[clever elbow]

in casual speech i don't see why not

[split geode]

In the end as in the transitional phrase
"It didn't matter in the end"
Is correct only with in
At the end requires something that it's at the end of, more like a preposition (if its not classified as one already)
"At the end of the day"
"At the end of the hallway"

[shadow sail]

Yeah, I didn't appreciate the pings

[novel moth]

@split geode “it didn’t matter in the end” would be more like something written in a novel. Same with “at the end”

So those phrases make no sense

"At the end of the day"
"At the end of the hallway" ( yes )!

[hollow night]

I would like to know if the following sentence makes sense to native speakers of the language.

"The hearts of vampires don't beat! So I can just use my X-ray vision to find a functioning heart within these bodies!"

Context: A superhero with X-ray vision plays a deadly game with a cabal of vampires. The vamps have charmed a human captive to act like them and the hero has only 3 minutes to find the human captive from the group of vamps. The above sentence in bold is the internal monologue of the hero as he starts the game with the vamps.

[split geode]

Yes

I mean

Im not native but it makes complete sense

[hollow night]

thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[gleaming lake]

"my praise into anger and my longing to forgetfulness" can anyone identify a technqiue

[brave plover]

@flat rune

[tidal crest]

Guys
What is the difference between have and have got?
I can't figure it out 🤔

[flat rune]

I asked one topper brother do you finished your higher math practical? but he replied me "no" ...some few hour later, he asked me the same question is it ok grammar and sentence

@split geodehelp pls

[tidal crest]

How can we get the English hubs, such as Lvl 5, correct me, and beginner?

[sonic mantle]

#942012209146515496

[tidal crest]

But they keep saying invalid form body. Why? I don't get it? @sonic mantle

[sonic mantle]

try clicking these

[tidal crest]

Sorry ,it doesn't work .

What do you think? What is the problem 😕?

@sonic mantle

[sonic mantle]

when you click it, what message does the bot give

[tidal crest]

Invalid form body. It is only this show up. @sonic mantle

@sonic mantle

[sonic mantle]

its a bot problem idk

[tidal crest]

What should I do? @sonic mantle

[sonic mantle]

I am not sure,

which roles would you like?

[tidal crest]

I'd like to try all.@sonic mantle

[clever elbow]

mans thinking this is a buffet

have u tried selecting them on desktop?

[tidal crest]

Actually , I don't have any idea about it. It's not a buffet

Yah, i have , but it doesn't work.

How can i get it? @clever elbow

[clever elbow]

u could ask a mod

or just DM #🛂｜report-help

[tidal crest]

Ok, thanks.
Don't you make a fool of me again .

[sonic mantle]

@clever elbow you've been warned ^

shivering

[clever elbow]

shudders

[flat rune]

ip de alguien

[flat rune]

Uncultured
It is used jokingly, most times

It means:

Someone who is boring, or someone who is not interesting, or it can be used as a way to refer to a person you disagree with in general 💀

If you disagree with their opinions and such, then you can insult a person by saying "you uncultured ||swine!||"

At least, this is the way we use the word "uncultured" here where I am from. It may be different for other countries

I am from the United States (USA) if that helps to know ^^

[hot flame]

Hello 👋🏻can I ask what does exclusive or exclusively mean?

[split geode]

Like limited but with extra steps
Its limited to a specific group, extent, area of concern, etc.
Or its excluding other things.
It has a lot of definitions tho and is flexible in context

So

Take that as you will

[hot flame]

Thank you

[frozen basalt]

hello, i have one question, what does "etc" mean and how it's pronounced?

[clever elbow]

"etc." is short for the latin phrase "et cetera" and it's usually used at the end of a list of items to show that the list is not exhaustive

it's pronounced as at-set-tra

[frozen basalt]

thank you very much

[split geode]

Other dialects also pronounce it “eht-ce-tuh-ra”

[frozen basalt]

thank you Melatonin :3

[minor galleon]

It's "i wish u were okay"

[frosty charm]

d!def

[flat rune]

[ERR1] Please provide a word for me to get the definition of!

[frosty charm]

oh what's wrong with me

d!def restless

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: restless

[1] lacking or denying rest : uneasy
[2] continuously moving : unquiet
[3] characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind; also : changeful, discontented

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 21, 2022, 11:56 AM

[clever elbow]

sounds perfectly fine i'd write it like that too

[flat rune]

💪

[hollow night]

I have a grammar question. I would like to know which of the following sentences is "more" grammatically correct.

**#1. First, put on your gloves. Then stretch your hand into the duck and smear the sauce around its inside.

#2. After putting on your gloves, stretch your hand into the duck and then smear the sauce around its inside.**

[clever elbow]

both are grammatically correct but #2 sounds more natural

though i'd rewrite the last bit to "smear the sauce around its insides."

[frosty charm]

d!def spare

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: spare

[1] not being used; especially : held for emergency use
[2] being over and above what is needed : superfluous
[3] not liberal or profuse : sparing

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 21, 2022, 12:59 PM

[frosty charm]

d!def valid

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: valid

[1] having legal efficacy or force; especially : executed with the proper legal authority and formalities
[2] well-grounded or justifiable : being at once relevant and meaningful
[3] logically correct

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 21, 2022, 1:25 PM

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback! 🙂

[flat rune]

When writing an introduction letter for your child's host family, which of these sounds more natural:
Our names are John and Sue, parents of Tim
We're Tim's parents, John and Sue
We're John and Sue and we're Tim's parents

[split geode]

The second

[hollow night]

I have a question about tense mixing. Please take a look at the following sentences and let me know if it's grammatically correct to have one sentence in simple past tense and the other in present perfect continuous within the same dialogue.

"I knew something like this would happen! That is why I've been gathering bat guano along the way!"

Context: A group of adventurers ran into an unexpected problem which required the use of an extra large fireball spell to resolve. The mage had expected this problem to crop up and had therefore been collecting bat guano along the way.

[clever elbow]

absolutely fine and correct

that's how i would've written it too

[hollow night]

thanks again for the feedback! 🙂

[warm pawn]

d!def supper

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: supper

[1] the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday
[2] a social affair featuring a supper; especially : an evening social especially for raising funds
[3] the food served as a supper

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 21, 2022, 7:56 PM

[warm pawn]

o

i c

[clever elbow]

Note that depending on the region some people can refer to dinner as supper

Though I believe it’s only a thing in some regions in England

[flat rune]

and the US

[clever elbow]

Ah didn’t know Americans do it too TIL

[flat rune]

some

[native apex]

Hello

Doping gives me positive like Diego Armando
Doping gives me positive as Diego Armando

Which one is most correct/better comprensible?

[We will imagine that Diego Armando is a weed lover]

[split geode]

Smoking gives me a high like Diego Armando's

[strong whale]

Maradona was à cocain lover yh

No need to imagine

😂

[native apex]

asd

[glossy cove]

Hello I have a question. Is it right that "learning language" is a noun on sentence "learning language is hard work" or not?

[split geode]

Yes

Gerunds almost always act like nouns because the sentence calls for a noun

[native apex]

Lemonator is on fire tbh

[split geode]

I studied this language for a reason

[native apex]

I have this sentence:
They don't get your mambo

The mambo word, exists in English?

[split geode]

I dont believe so

[native apex]

You are helping a lot of i have another question

[split geode]

'tis what

[harsh atlas]

@native apex, please do not use blacklisted words!

[native apex]

If nuggets is a bad word, why rappers use it so many times?
I mean not always but yes, sometimes i heard it

[split geode]

Because its a racial slur reclaimed by those who were once oppressed by it

And if youre not black, please avoid saying it. Incredibly offensive

[native apex]

In gangsta rap is legal to use it?

[strong whale]

In thème community its normal

[split geode]

Black people can use it is the baseline. If you dont look black and you say it in an anglophone countries you might get beat up

[strong whale]

But when à stranger say that its a shit word

[native apex]

These emojis: 📴 📵
Cellphone? Cellular? Mobile phone? Phone?
What is the most correct/used nowadays?

[flat rune]

phone

colloquially

cellphone if it's more formal

[clever elbow]

And mobile phone in BrE in a more formal setting

BrE speakers generally don’t use the terms “cellphone” and “cellular”

[covert lily]

What is the difference between Prison and Jail?

[worldly siren]

Not a big difference between them, they kinda mean the same thing. However to be exact, "jail" refers more to short term sentences whereas "prison" is where you stay a long time for serious crimes

[split geode]

Yea like you might be held in a holding cell in jail but not in prison

Jail is just lighter

[frosty charm]

d!def architect

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: architect

[1] a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
[2] a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 22, 2022, 1:19 PM

[frosty charm]

d!def

[flat rune]

[ERR1] Please provide a word for me to get the definition of!

[frosty charm]

d!def general

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: general

[1] involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole
[2] involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group
[3] not confined by specialization or careful limitation

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 22, 2022, 1:33 PM

[frosty charm]

d!def dispels

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: dispels

[1] to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 22, 2022, 1:38 PM

[last wharf]

d!def definition

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: definition

[1] a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
[2] a statement expressing the essential nature of something
[3] a product of defining

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 22, 2022, 10:08 PM

[flat rune]

https://thewalrus.ca/a-loss-for-words/

can someone help me fidn two metaphors

find*

[magic girder]

Which metaphors? Where?

[gilded wedge]

Correct this @split geode @remote cedar @novel moth

“Yes, you are smart. But if i made or make you to make or made a decision you are nothing”

[clever swan]

I saw someone use "you got it" as a reply to "thank you". He was an American.
Does it just have the same meaning as you're welcome?

[clever elbow]

Any context?

Usually one would say “you got it” as a way of wishing someone good luck

[split geode]

If I made you make a decision

[gilded wedge]

So the full sentence would be “yes, u r smart, but if i made you to make a decision you are nothing.”

And is it correct “otis’s watch” or “otis’ watch” is broken

[split geode]

With make acting as a causative verb, it’s “if I made you make a decision”

[split geode]

For names, I’m pretty sure both are correct

Otis’ more accurately reflects an archaic rule, Otis’s is more contemporary

[clever elbow]

^

Boils down to personal preference

Like for me I’d write it as Zodurus’

[split geode]

Rhetoric an dAt

Ppl started putting the s because it sounds like an s is there

[clever elbow]

Because you’d pronounce it that way

Zodurus’ = pronounced as Zoduruses

[gilded wedge]

@split geode @clever elbow

“volcanoes project lava”

Did i say this right?

[clever elbow]

I'd use "shoot" instead

[gilded wedge]

Ohh thankyou but what would it means if u say “projects lava”

[clever elbow]

I mean I would still understand what you're trying to say but "shoots lava" would sound more natural

[gilded wedge]

Ohh thankyou

Wait @clever elbow can u explain to me the word “project/s” please

[clever elbow]

to project a physical object = to eject that physical object in a forceful manner

though i would say in most cases you'd use "project" in a passive voice

e.g.: "seeds were projected from the plant"

[gilded wedge]

Wha….t?

[clever elbow]

it's basically like throwing a rock

[split geode]

Project/shoot because it’s plural more than one volcano not projects/shoots

[gilded wedge]

Yup ik thankyou ☺️

[gilded wedge]

Thankyou!

[orchid gyro]

HelLo

[hollow night]

Can someone take a look at the following sentence and let me know if there's any mistake?

"He's Han Ji-hoon of the Han Conglomerate."

Instead of "of the," should I use "from the"?

[split geode]

No

[hollow night]

So "of the" is correct?

[split geode]

iS

[hollow night]

what does "iS" mean?

[split geode]

Wtf how did i type that-

I meant yes

[hollow night]

ah okay! 😄

thanks for your answer then!

[frosty charm]

d!def approximately

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: approximately

[1] in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 24, 2022, 2:51 AM

[frosty charm]

d!def cracked

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: cracked

[1] broken (as by a sharp blow) so that the surface is fissured
[2] broken into coarse particles
[3] marked by harshness, dissonance, or failure to sustain a tone

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 24, 2022, 3:33 AM

[primal moss]

In my language we have an idiom for something that divides people - not necessarily with a bad connotation, but just a statement that people often disagree about this particular topic. Like in a debate: "this topic will definitely divide people". Does the English language have an idiom with this basic meaning or is there any other way of saying this?

[worldly siren]

I can't think of an idiom for this, but the word "controversial" works. It means that some people will disagree / people's opinions on a matter differ.

For example, "This topic is very controversial".

[primal moss]

Thanks, yeah that works! 🙂 I tried looking for idioms in a few online dictionary and nothing comes up, so there probably just isn't an idiom for this

[winter quartz]

This extract is one of the most significant parts of The Reader due to the author’s use of symbolic & visual imagery which encapsulates the poignant feelings of anguish and saudade. Schlink employs symbolism and abstract diction to address the theme of acknowledging the past in order to embrace the present. Through the use of pessimistic diction Michael finds his working environment “gray, sterile, and dreary”, which develops a dull mood as they all harbour negative connotations, thus revealing he isn’t satisfied with his life. Furthermore, the use of the noun “evasion” connotes his fear of the past traumatic memories which lead him to refuse to confront the collective guilt his generation carries, thus establishing that absolution for atrocities can only be achieved by facing the past. Throughout the extract, Schlink highlights the status quo/predicament in which the main character finds him and suggests that the power to potentially alter the trajectory of the dismal present comes from understanding and acquiescing in the past.

is this alright

[split geode]

Yea

[sterile sonnet]

... his fear ... leads him ....

[quasi crater]

Guys, I need some help. When I read the script of the TV show SliconValley I was confused with the next sentence.

And in addition to holding TechCrunch liable for any damages, which may include the loss to Pied Piper of potentially billions in revenue and share value, uh, he maybe naming me personally in a lawsuit.
What does the word 'holding' mean in this sentence?

[clever elbow]

"holding TechCrunch liable" in this sentence would mean they're making TechCrunch legally responsible for any damages blah blah blah

[hollow night]

I have a question about rented gowns.

For example, when you want to know if somebody has rented their clothes and jewelry, how do you phrase your question?

**Can you say, "Are they rented?"

Or do you say, "Are they rentals?"**

Which one's the grammatically correct choice?

[clever elbow]

"Are they rented?" for most things. "Are they rentals?" for specific things like rental gowns as you've mentioned, rental cars, etc.

Generally you'd use the second sentence for only things that are specifically described as "rental + sth"

[hollow night]

ah okay! thanks for your answer! 🙂

[flat rune]

Hi, just a quick one over here. What do you call a quick, temporary topic change in a conversation? It's just when you have a talk and then you make an unrelated or distantly related remark, and then continue back to the topic. I'm sure there is a word for that but my brain is completely blank right now.

[worldly siren]

Digression

"digress" as a verb

[flat rune]

"Sidetrack" and "getting sidetracked" were the words I couldn't remember and they did show up as a synonym to "digress" upon googling. Big thanks! <3

[worldly siren]

Ah yes, great!

[quartz sentinel]

heyy, i have a question

is "seeing" a word?? in english

[split geode]

Yes it’s the gerund of see

Gerunds are verb types that act more as a noun than a verb; in some instances becoming a noun phrase entirely

[hollow night]

I need help tweaking the following sentence (in bold). Does the sentence sound weird? Is it grammatically sound?

**"To think she'd remember that and even blurt it out in front of everyone in our class!"
**
Context: At a class reunion, a victim of bullying spoke up about her past experiences with bullying. And the bully had this internal monologue going on. He couldn't believe she would remember all the bullying that had taken place in high school and talk about it in front of the entire class.

[split geode]

No context needed, its correct

[frosty charm]

d!def

[flat rune]

[ERR1] Please provide a word for me to get the definition of!

[frosty charm]

d!def adore

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: adore

[1] to worship or honor as a deity or as divine
[2] to regard with loving admiration and devotion
[3] to be very fond of

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 24, 2022, 8:07 PM

[bleak turret]

what dose it mean contentious

[supple holly]

d!def contentious

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: contentious

[1] likely to cause disagreement or argument
[2] exhibiting an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 25, 2022, 2:54 AM

[lament thorn]

d!def Feminist

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: Feminist

[1] a person who supports or engages in feminism

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 25, 2022, 7:03 AM

[lament thorn]

d!def feminism

d!def feminism

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: feminism

[1] belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 25, 2022, 7:04 AM

[lament thorn]

d!def Aryan

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: Aryan

[1] indo-european
[2] of or relating to a hypothetical ethnic type illustrated by or descended from early speakers of Indo-European languages
[3] nordic

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 25, 2022, 9:41 AM

[lament thorn]

d!def nordic

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: nordic

[1] of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia
[2] of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes
[3] of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 25, 2022, 9:41 AM

[lament thorn]

d!def Girlfriend

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: Girlfriend

[1] a female friend
[2] a frequent or regular female companion in a romantic or sexual relationship

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 25, 2022, 9:43 AM

[lament thorn]

d!def relantionship

[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!

[clever elbow]

If you’re looking for definitions I’d suggest using an actual dictionary instead

Coz several words you’ve searched for don’t have accurate definitions

[quasi crater]

Yep, the Collins English Dictionary is much better than this bot.

[frosty charm]

"it's raining in torrents" is this correct?

[green wolf]

Context?

[frosty charm]

it's just raining heavily? can we say it like it's raining in torrents

[clever elbow]

i don't think it sounds natural

[frosty charm]

may I know why 😭

[clever elbow]

unfortunately there's not really an explanation for it

[frosty charm]

OOP

alright ig 😭 👍

[clever elbow]

it's like well... natives don't say it that's all i guess

[frosty charm]

ohhhh so I can just go with it's raining heavily?

[clever elbow]

yup that's the safest :)

[void epoch]

hey guys a question here

what word is suitable to fill in the blank?

one word

[void epoch]

what word form of (sense) is suitable for this question?

[whole bough]

I guess together

[whole bough]

Wax maybe?

It's open to interpretation

We decided to go as friends...
We decided to go as equals...
We decided to go together...
We decided to go as an equal couple...
The possibilities are endless

[whole bough]

In this one only the word wax comes to my mind

Hello, I have a question, I was wirtting this sentence "I don't have any troubles understanding that", but would it be more correct "I don't have any troubles to understand that?

[void epoch]

Alright, thanks a lot @whole bough

[green wolf]

You could say it but I don't think it's natural in spoken language but that's just my perception

Never heard it before

[stiff berry]

Slightly unrelated but it should be "I don't have any trouble understanding that" trouble without s

[whole bough]

Good point 👍

[stiff berry]

For the second question its incorrect to use "to" there

[whole bough]

Okay thank you, I am trying to perfect my English little by little

[stiff berry]

Reason I'm not exactly sure sorry about that

It just sounds more natural for me lol

[whole bough]

😔

I assume it's not that big of a deal

[green wolf]

I don't have any troubles with understanding that

Without the preposition is also fine but then it's either the preposition has been omitted or you're using a participle clause (adverb)

I have difficulty (with) breathing (noun)
I have difficulty breathing (adverb)

Honestly it makes more sense to think that the preposition is omitted

But I'll leave the second option as a possibility in case your brain hurts

💋

[whole bough]

I'm fine

That's actually good advice

[clever elbow]

I have difficulty focusing with you around

[whole bough]

☺️

[green wolf]

😳 😳 😳

Very sultry today lah

[clever elbow]

All year round

[torpid vapor]

Hello guys

may i know what's the difference between "shall" and its past participle "should"?

moreover, when we can use "shall" or "Should"

for example, "I shall not often be visiting this town openly again", why not the author use "Should" instead Shall?

[flat rune]

can you help me with exercise 8?

1. yes, the toaster is an example of simple electrical use.
2. Yes, a simple electrical system can be manipulated to become an electronic system as well, by adding the components.

[flat rune]

are the answers correct?

[burnt spindle]

Yeah I think so 🙂

[flat rune]

i need second question

[burnt spindle]

Yeah it says in the text that light bulb is also a simple electrical system

[flat rune]

so i cani i write: light bulb is a also simple electrical system

[burnt spindle]

Light bulb is also a simple electrical system* : )

Yeah you can write it

[flat rune]

ok, thanks

[burnt spindle]

No problem!

[sonic mantle]

It is like making them creeped out or shocked

so either excitement shock or scared shock

[sonic mantle]

yeah

[frosty charm]

is waited right?

[hollow night]

I have a question about the phrase "as in."

Can I, for example, use it in the following manner?

"Hang on, Cinder as in...Cinderella?"

Context: Spoken by a character when Cinderella was introduced to him as just "Cinder."

[clever elbow]

That’s fine

[hollow night]

Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[late jolt]

Hi pro

[outer burrow]

What does it mean when someone says "I hurt to tell you but....." or "I hurt to annoy you but....."
I mean, I just wanna know what does this phrase "I hurt to" indicates.
As far as what I've gathered from the context, I believe it means something along the lines of "It hurts me to tell/annoy you", right? Please tell me if I'm wrong about this :))

[split geode]

I hurt to annoy/tell you is something ive never heard
Ive heard "I hate to be the one to tell you" "I'd hate to annoy you, but..."

[outer burrow]

My teachers use this phrase quite often and I had always presumed that it meant "It hurts me to tell you" until now when I realised that it might actually mean something else
Thanks anyway, your help is really appreciated! :)

[bleak turret]

is the meaning of "take it for granted " is " assume to be true " ????

[flat rune]

i think its not being able to appreciate something because your used to it

[supple holly]

it means you think it is something natural, something you deserve without appreciating it

yes like Gopnik said

[bleak turret]

thnx mate is there anyone who has a good British accent ?

[supple holly]

you can try #🗒｜pronunciation

I think someone mentions that in there

[bleak turret]

k ☺

[bleak turret]

what dose it mean "wrong end of the stick "

[worldly siren]

When someone's doesn't understand a situation correctly

[noble wasp]

could someone tell me if this sentence is correct?

"she's brown-greenish-eyed"

[split geode]

She has greenish-brown eyes

[noble wasp]

the thing is that i want to use the [color]-eyed form

[split geode]

I mean, its not the greatest to use that with compound colors
Brown + green = hazel
She's hazel eyed

She's greenish-brown eyed just sounds weird

[noble wasp]

got it, thanks

[spark adder]

Hi

I wanna to practice my English

Can anyone help me with this

[noble wasp]

do all these phrases mean the same?

"he showed up out of the blue"
"he showed up suddenly"
"he showed up all of sudden"

[split geode]

ye

[supple holly]

It means it's so good it makes your skin do the tinglingtinglingtingling feeling thing

You know what I mean

[supple holly]

No.

[split geode]

Have you ever been listening to something that you find really impressive and you just get that rush feeling and it forms little bumps on your arms

Its the same feeling you get when you sneeze

[radiant panther]

"Welfare programs have been dedicated to reducing poverty rates, but at the end of the day, has it provided a long term solution instead of welfare being a band-aid solution slapped on the wound?"

how can I make this flow more smoothly

[split geode]

Welfare programs have been dedicated to reducing poverty rates; but, at the end of the day, has it really provided a long term solution instead of welfare just serving as a band-aid solution to slap on a wound?

Though in speaking those two commas that mark the appositive "at the end of the day" dont exist

[radiant panther]

I thought it was a prepositional phrase

[split geode]

So its more like
...reducing poverty rates (pause) but at the end of the day has it-

[radiant panther]

that's why you put a comma before at

[split geode]

Prepositional phrase or not, things are allowed to be parenthetical

Its not necessary information and its not important to the structure of the sentence

[radiant panther]

isnt the semicolon for conjoining two somewhat related thoughts instead of just continuing the idea

or are both those things basically the same thing

[split geode]

Yes and it works there

[torpid vapor]

the three dimensional shape of much smaller structures "dictates" the shapes the larger molecules
so the question is, word dictates stand for verb or noun? and what dictate actually mean?

[bleak turret]

please check the rules if they are correct or not im going to perform the if closes
" if + present = futur
if + simple past = would + v
if + past perfect = would have + past participle of the vers

are they correct please check ?

[clever elbow]

"would have" would make it present perfect

the rest are fine

[bleak turret]

get it

[clever elbow]

actually what does "if + simple past = would + v" mean

"if he would eat"?

in that case that's just simple present

if + would + simple present

[bleak turret]

no i mean conditionnel

[clever elbow]

"dictates" is a verb and in this case it'd mean the shape of much smaller structures** are the ones controlling [the formation of]** the shapes of the larger molecules

[bleak turret]

get it

[clever elbow]

sorry i don't get you

[outer burrow]

Could someone explain me what "devil in the detail" exactly mean?

[supple holly]

I think you meant 'dictates' is a verb, and it should be 'dictate' since the subject is plural

But yah you got the meaning right

[clever elbow]

yes it's a verb oops how did i mistype that

@torpid vapor

[torpid vapor]

ahh okay i got it, appreciate it

[spice shell]

IPL is going on guys its a festival

[frosty charm]

d!def innovative

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: innovative

[1] characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 26, 2022, 2:32 PM

[hollow night]

Grammar question: Is the following sentence grammatically correct?

"In this lifetime, she's the only woman I'll love and marry."

[supple holly]

Yes it is

[hollow night]

thanks for your answer! 🙂

[supple holly]

Anytime

I remember you

Because you are a friend

[hollow night]

a toast! to friendship! and learning english!

[flat rune]

Where can I join english class?

[hollow night]

there's a channel called classes announcement. you ask in there i think?

or just join the english classroom channel.

Grammar Question: Is the following sentence grammatically sound?

"What if he suddenly stops being nice to me after I’ve gotten used to his goodwill?"

Context: A woman's internal monologue. She's feeling insecure about her new romance and worried that she might get too used to his goodwill.

[clever elbow]

Yup that’s fine

[hollow night]

thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[bleak turret]

can so give me the key words of the present perfect

[bleak vessel]

I think it's simple but it's not easy.

When you think something is inconsequential and then you find out it's one of the vital parts of the plan.

[bleak turret]

pls an answer to my question

[bleak vessel]

Your question is a bit ambiguous, would you mind clearing it up?

[bleak turret]

okay

[gilded wedge]

He still has it or have it?

[bleak turret]

when i use the present perfect in a phrase

is that clear now ?

[bleak vessel]

He still has it.

[bleak vessel]

When you use the present perfect in a phrase...?

I'm still confuse as to what your question is.

Maybe this can help?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vd0yESrQMs0

[bleak turret]

thank you

[crimson narwhal]

I was only convinced that I was going to enjoy my job after I started it.
been
Until I started my new job, I ................ that I was going to enjoy it.

Anyone got a clue? Fill the gap with a phrase that includes a form of the bolded word

[lament thorn]

D!Def India

[halcyon wing]

Stephen Hawking was gifted....physics.

idk if it's 'in'or 'at' so which is it ?🤨

[flat rune]

I would go for 'in' but 'at' seems right too idk >.>

[halcyon wing]

hmm😔 thanks anyway

[outer burrow]

I think I get what you're trying to say but would you mind explaining it with the help of an example? That'd add to a better understanding of this phrase to my dumb self
And yes ofc, only if you're comfortable with it :)

[bleak vessel]

Of course. This is based on what i've read online. It means you need to be thorough with what you're doing and not skip any steps because you might overlook something important. Kind of saying that it's better to not be hasty and be more observant. For example, say you're an aspiring artist and a producer offered to grant your wish. He gives you a contract, and you hastily signed it without much ado. The devil is in the details, you didn't know you just signed your life away, that you'll be overworked and hardly get a penny for it, you could be very famous and every song you made could be hits but you'll still be poor since you're not being paid enough. You basically signed a slave contract, and you can't do anything about it since you signed it yourself. You can't file anything against them since it's in the contract. Or maybe you're buying sneakers, you bought something because you thought they were nike and then you look at the logo and saw that they were written nice or something. You just bought a fake one with the original price. You've been scammed. You need to look more closely on what you're planning to do. The devil is in the details.

[outer burrow]

Good lord, that's one hell of an explanation right there.
Thank you so much, this clears it all for me! YOU ROCK!!

[cloud escarp]

hello can someone reference for me this please?
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WP43-8.23.18.pdf
APA
7th edition

[radiant panther]

Is there a better way to say "to the point where they do not need to"

[split geode]

As in...?

[radiant panther]

"Government spending is so high to the point where they do not need to do means testing"

should I just omit "to the point where they do not need to"

It feels redundant, is it?

[split geode]

That part is fine but the end sounds sort of weird

They do not need to do means testing
What is means testing in this context?

[whole bough]

Hello, I have a question, I was listening to a recording and I got this sentence from the audio, it's about a caller that is sending some packages to a family member. My question is about one of the options tho, and is the following:
The caller told Deidre that she'd sent a parcel of new toys

Shouldn't that be:
The caller told Deidre that she'd send a parcel of new toys

Basically, send instead of sent

[split geode]

Depends on what its supposed to be

She'd sent - She had sent
She'd send - She would send

[whole bough]

then it must be the first one

I thought it was a mistake

[whole bough]

Hi, the context is that a singer is sick and his concerts could be canceled, the sentence goes like this

• Is there any chance his concert tour __ ?

I know it isn't the first one nor the last one

Which one is the more appropiate?

I'd say it's the 4th one, but I'm not exactly sure

[split geode]

May be canceled

Is there a chance that his concert tour will be canceled?
But polite

[whole bough]

Thanks

[split geode]

And just as a little reason why, its sort of like a passive construction

A passive infinitive for this is "to be canceled by someone"

So if the show is being canceled by someone, then it cant be anything but be canceled

Otherwise the passive doesnt take effect

"may be canceling by" ❌
"may he canceled by" ❌
"may cancel by" ❌
"may have cancel by" ❌

I see where youre coming from on your choice with the fourth, but it would have to be "may have been canceled" because, again, passive construction prevails here

[gilded wedge]

@split geode what’s the difference between

what if we didn’t go back

And

what if we don’t go back

[split geode]

What if we dont go back - We're about to, but what if we dont?
What if we don't didnt go back - We already have, but what if we didnt?

[frosty charm]

d!def revision

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: revision

[1] an act of revising
[2] a result of revising : alteration
[3] a revised version

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 27, 2022, 9:07 AM

[hollow night]

I have a grammar question about the phrase "Who'd have thought."

Can I mix tenses with this phrase? For example, can I say...

"Who'd have thought that the butler is the real murderer?"

[bleak vessel]

Considering that you're using the contraction of "Who would" then yes. It's grammatically correct.

[crimson narwhal]

Considering the 'd as would, it would be 100% correct, because it would then show, that we are using the 'would' in past tense. If we interpreted it as 'had' then it would be incorrect, as we are mixing present and past perfect together.

[bleak vessel]

Although it's much better to say "who would've thought" as it is more commonly used.

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback! So the final form has become: Who would've thought that the butler is the real murderer?

[bleak vessel]

"Who would've thought that the butler was the real murderer?"

[split geode]

What I think you mean is if the subordinate clause is allowed to have "is" since you already correctly know that the phrase itself is "who'd have thought"
The answer is no. You cannot change the subordinate clause into present and preserve the grammaticality. It must be all in past.
Who would have thought that x (simple past) (objects or other additional info as needed)

[flat rune]

https://youtube.com/shorts/qxZLzWu77T4?feature=share

Could you please spell the pl-word for me?

Idk how to spell it

[split geode]

Plow

Or plough

Both are correct

[flat rune]

Thanks

[split geode]

:D

[flat rune]

This one is more british, huh?

Like the "doughnut"

[split geode]

I think, im not sure but ive seen both
Plough looks more british imo is what ill say

[flat rune]

Yeah, these guys like the -ough stuff

[split geode]

Webster wanted to drop everything that looked deceiving in english, so it makes sense for american to reflect pronunciation more than preserve older spelling rules

[hollow night]

ah thanks for the detailed explanation!

[split geode]

Look at "tho" "thru" and etc. All generally viewed as more american as well

[flat rune]

I thought "tho" is a slang spelling, isn't it? I wouldn't risk spelling it like that on an exam

And i haven't ever seen the "thru"

[split geode]

It tends to be like that today but it was a conventional thing when it was made. I do know that Benjamin Franklin advertised the use of thru and tho as opposed to through and though

Thru is much less popular

You can probably get away with them though

On a test

Unless they're deathly strict on spelling

But i wouldnt call it wrong, just contemporary

[flat rune]

At least we don't debate for spelling солнце, сердце, чувство etc without some letters 👍

[split geode]

Lmao

[flat rune]

I wonder why do we even have thede silent letters in ru

[flat rune]

Some "teachers" even make people spell "color" as "colour" and "armor" as "armour" and if they don't, the teachers count it as a mistake.

Hopefully noone makes people spell "donut" as "doughnut"

[clever elbow]

It’s a thing in native speaking countries

[crimson narwhal]

"Who'd have thought that the butler was the real murderer" would be correct then?

[split geode]

Yes

[crimson narwhal]

Alright

[split geode]

If that was were an is then it turns incorrect

[flat rune]

Yep

[flat rune]

Hm. How do i say it in the present tense (and do i need to?) then?

[stiff ingot]

what does rogation for cutting mean?

[crimson narwhal]

That sentence in present tense would be Who would think that the butler is the real murderer. If this is what you asked for.

[cloud escarp]

I have to write a paragraph (220 words) on** how the past influenced the present**, okay
It should be cultural and I chose video game culture
so I was searching for sources and I couldn't find any that relates to how the changes in people(gamers) were seen
can someone help me?
Please just the sources, I can't find any that relates to people... just only games and graphics

[clever elbow]

Uh

[flat rune]

Yep, thanks

[hollow night]

Regarding the butler sentence, I've just come up with a shorter and simpler alternative. Once again, I will appreciate feedback.

**"To think that the butler is the real murderer!" **

Is that ok?

[clever elbow]

Yup all good

[hollow night]

Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

Another Question: Can anyone tell me if the following sentence is grammatically correct?

"Are you not afraid that the Patriarch will kick you out of the clan for doing something so shameless?"

Instead of "for doing," should I use "after doing" instead?

[frosty charm]

d!def melatonin

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: melatonin

[1] a vertebrate hormone that is derived from serotonin, is secreted by the pineal gland especially in response to darkness, and has been linked to the regulation of circadian rhythms

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 27, 2022, 6:10 PM

[clever elbow]

“For” and “after” are fine

[hollow night]

Ah okay! So both versions would be fine? Thanks for your feedback once more! 🙂

[clever elbow]

I’d personally go with “for” since it draws a more direct link

[hollow night]

Okay, I will stick with my original version then. 🙂

[flat rune]

what is the difference between then and than?

[split geode]

Then - conjunction/filler word "Then I did x"
Than - comparative "I am better than you"

[flat rune]

ty a lot!

[frosty charm]

d!def mocks

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: mocks

[1] to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
[2] to disappoint the hopes of
[3] defy, challenge

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 28, 2022, 2:29 AM

[frosty charm]

d!def deride

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: deride

[1] to laugh at or insult contemptuously
[2] to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule or criticism : to express a lack of respect or approval of

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 28, 2022, 2:29 AM

[naive sierra]

How to improve my English speaking

[flat rune]

Speak english

Don't be ashamed to sound like shit at first

[supple holly]

Top ten advice 2022

[gilded wedge]

What works for me might not or does not work/s on you @supple holly

[supple holly]

"Might not" or "does not"

Also "work" after that has no -s

[frosty charm]

d!def lore

[flat rune]

Definition of the word: lore

[1] a particular body of knowledge or tradition
[2] something that is learned:
[3] traditional knowledge or belief

Dictionary v1.2.1 · Mar 28, 2022, 12:31 PM

[tame eagle]

Hello

I finished my school education in 2019 and I wanted to pursue Biotechnology after my school as my major because I have always had a deep interest in this field. To make things more interesting I started learning Python and Wordpress. Currently, I am working on a project that is totally dedicated to Indian students.

Is this fine for my CV description?

[dapper oracle]

can u check for me plz

<@&852913019259977749>

plz i am very hurry

[shadow sail]

2 is incorrect

[dapper oracle]

but 2 is only get that

[shadow sail]

the tense is incorrect

should be past tense

[dapper oracle]

ok thax

[shadow sail]

and the same goes for 4

and 6

[dapper oracle]

ok thax very much

[shadow sail]

Anytime! Don't forget to like and subscribe 😜😜

[dapper oracle]

ok 🙂

i think it correct all :?

[dapper oracle]

<@&852913019259977749> can u check to me plz anwer then question

i am hurry up plz

[shadow sail]

correct!

[dapper oracle]

no this plz

[shadow sail]

2. such an expensive holiday

[dapper oracle]

ok

[shadow sail]

3. not old enough

[flat rune]

thats a good sentence

nvm thats weird af

[dapper oracle]

ok thax u all

[shadow sail]

nobody asked you anything, and nobody wanted you to give such redundant and unnecessary answers

don't you have any decency?

8. a holiday of a lifteime

lifetime

[dapper oracle]

ok

[shadow sail]

9 increasingly popular destination

10. got along so well

[flat rune]

im gonna delete that idk why tf i said that

[shadow sail]

Next time, don't say that you're in a hurry. The teachers here are helping you on their own time and for free, so again: a bit of decency wouldn't harm anyone

[dapper oracle]

thax u i just have an exam

:<<

[shadow sail]

okay! Well, hope all goes well!

[dapper oracle]

ok thax u all teacher