Archive for October, 2010

I need a native english friend to improve my english?

Question by English learner: I need a native english friend to improve my english? I am getting a lot of difficulty in my english subject and I usually get low marks in it. Since english is my third language and mostly I need to speak in my mother tongue I am unable improve my english [...]

Q&A: could you please explain to me in a very simple way and with examples what a FINITE verb is? I am not a native

Question by Ms.Cook: could you please explain to me in a very simple way and with examples what a FINITE verb is? I am not a native so, use simple words and a few examples please. Thanks a lot. Best answer: Answer by KB MGrammer is not something which can be taught to an unknown [...]

I am confused using “like” as a verb.Can I use “like” this way:”I like an apple” instead of ” I like apples”?

Question by L.: I am confused using “like” as a verb.Can I use “like” this way:”I like an apple” instead of ” I like apples”? Please explain in details the grammar behind using plural form of objects when using “like”. I like cats. If possible give examples too. I am a second language speaker so [...]

Q&A: I am confused with subject/verb agreement. Can a person say, “If one do not know the answer, …”?

Question by BUTCH666: I am confused with subject/verb agreement. Can a person say, “If one do not know the answer, …”? Can I say, “If one do not know the answer,….” or must I say, “If one does not know the answer,…” I realize the subject and verb have to agree, but some say, “If [...]

Q&A: To be what I am, you’ll have to do what I do. I’m also a verb, and have my eyes on you. What am I?

Question by Lisa: To be what I am, you’ll have to do what I do. I’m also a verb, and have my eyes on you. What am I? Best answer: Answer by lollocoptorA potato What do you think? Answer below!

I modify a verb, an adjective, or an adverb, I tell how, when, where, why or to what degree…What am I?

Question by Kelly H: I modify a verb, an adjective, or an adverb, I tell how, when, where, why or to what degree…What am I? Best answer: Answer by Ω Smiley☺An adverb. Lolly Lolly Lolly get your adverbs here! Add your own answer in the comments!

I am looking for a verb describing the action of a storm which indicates a complete effect on smth?

Question by Sabrina S: I am looking for a verb describing the action of a storm which indicates a complete effect on smth? i want verbs like swipe to feel in the gap… Let the storm _ this place away.. but the verb should have posetive meaning. Best answer: Answer by jigfamFlush, cleanse, scour, expunge [...]

I am writing an of mice and men essay and I have a verb tense question?

Question by unkown: I am writing an of mice and men essay and I have a verb tense question? My teacher wants me to talk about what I would have done in George’s place, that is killing Lennie. Do I explain what I would do using I would or I will? I am not sure [...]

(Spanish question)What present tense of -ir- verb am I supposed to use for this kind of sentence?

Question by Lady V: (Spanish question)What present tense of -ir- verb am I supposed to use for this kind of sentence? I am supposed to write in a complete sentence for this question,just putting the sentence together but I want to know what verb is used for the sentence. “Tu y yo/unos platanos/Luis y Roberta.” [...]

Q&A: I am a 2 word geographic location that when you switch my word order you get a past tense verb. What am I?

Question by Nik Weezy: I am a 2 word geographic location that when you switch my word order you get a past tense verb. What am I? I am a 2 word geographic location that when you switch my word order you get a past tense verb. What am I? Best answer: Answer by Helmuth. [...]