I am a Verb http://www.iamaverb.org Tue, 10 May 2011 08:56:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 I need a native english friend to improve my english? http://www.iamaverb.org/blog/2010/10/04/i-need-a-native-english-friend-to-improve-my-english/ http://www.iamaverb.org/blog/2010/10/04/i-need-a-native-english-friend-to-improve-my-english/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:54:14 +0000 Admin http://iamaverb.org/iamaverb/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 language.
English has been a subject of mine right from childhood that is from my Lower kindergarten.
But I am still not good at english. I am struggling by hearting the answers in my english subject as I am unable to express on my own words.
One of my teachers has advised me to build up vocabulary. I am learning new verbs but I forget soon as I am not using them while speaking because I have no anyone at home to speak in english.

So I request you to help me in improving my language.
I would be grateful to you if you could help me.

Thanking you all !

Best answer:

Answer by ❤Dia❤
Firstly, you should read the tips on improving English on this site, as it details how to improve your English skills…

http://www.learnenglish.de/improvepage.htm

It is also a good idea to join an online pen pal site, where you can meet native English speakers, with whom you can correspond, and improve your English speaking, writing and comprehension skills…

http://www.interpals.net/

http://penpalsite.com/

http://www.penpalworld.com/

Also, use YouTube to watch tv shows and movies in English as that will improve both your listening comprehension and accent.

Read this site on how to improve English vocabulary…

http://www.wordhacker.com/en/articles.htm

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so, use simple words and a few examples please. Thanks a lot.

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Answer by KB M
Grammer is not something which can be taught to an unknown person on the net. However, pl. visit the following link:

http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/finite-verb.html

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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 it’s a little difficult to understand. Thanks everyone for your help. =)

Best answer:

Answer by JaneB
In English, we say “I like apples” to show that, in general we like that fruit.
If you said “I like an apple” it sounds a little weird and makes it seems as though there is a particular single apple that you like! The only way it works is if the sentence continues, for example,: I like an apple with my dinner

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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 I were a bird,”…. the subject and verb do not agree here.

Best answer:

Answer by Vinnie B
Vinny B probly sayin shiot that way – tht why evreyone complagning on him. Life go on tho.

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Best answer:

Answer by lollocoptor
A potato

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Best answer:

Answer by Ω Smiley☺
An adverb.

Lolly Lolly Lolly get your adverbs here!

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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 jigfam
Flush, cleanse, scour, expunge ??

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]]> http://www.iamaverb.org/blog/2010/10/04/i-am-looking-for-a-verb-describing-the-action-of-a-storm-which-indicates-a-complete-effect-on-smth/feed/ 2 I am writing an of mice and men essay and I have a verb tense question? http://www.iamaverb.org/blog/2010/10/04/i-am-writing-an-of-mice-and-men-essay-and-i-have-a-verb-tense-question/ http://www.iamaverb.org/blog/2010/10/04/i-am-writing-an-of-mice-and-men-essay-and-i-have-a-verb-tense-question/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:54:10 +0000 Admin http://iamaverb.org/iamaverb/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 because I believe I an only supposed to use the present tense right?

Best answer:

Answer by dogsafire
Use would
Because you are talking about a hypothetical situation, you should use subjunctive mood.

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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.”
I want to use the verb compatir which means to share.Which -ir- verb is to be used? If you know,please explain to me why.

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Answer by brokenhart
Tu y yo “compartimos” unos plátanos “con” Luis y Roberta.
Explain you why? Sure! The verb changes according to the person:
Yo comparto,
Tu compartes
Vos compartís
Él/ella comparte
Nosotros compartimos
Ustedes comparten
Vosotros compartís
Ellos comparten
All you’ve got to do, is to learn every verb by memorizing them!
Wait! I forgot one: vois compartís.

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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
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Red Sea / Seared

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