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- word choice - Should I use tickets of, for or to a concert . . .
I have two tickets for (to) a concert I have two tickets of a concert The first is a correct sentence, but the second is wrong Why can't we use the phrase "tickets of?"
- pronouns - Why is the answer it -- gt; Mr. Akagi was unable to buy . . .
How can the answer in the following test question be quot;it quot;? Mr Akagi was unable to buy tickets for the concert because it they was sold out
- Confusing conversion from direct speech to indirect speech
Convert this sentence to indirect speech- “The concert starts at 7 PM,” they informed us I believe that the potential answers are- They informed us that the concert started at 7 PM They inform
- prepositions - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
I prefer staying home to going to the concert I'd prefer to stay home (rather) than (to) go to the concert Would you please elaborate which one you use? Or, when or where would distinguish between
- articles - go to a concert vs go to the concert - English Language . . .
@stangdon But could this (using the in B) mean "the concert I have recently told you about," as a reminder of their recent talk rather than an attempt to specify the concert itself like what sort of concert is the concert in question?
- grammar - Unless in conditional sentences - English Language Learners . . .
He couldn't have known about the break-in, since he was on vacation in Tahiti at the time—unless a neighbor sent him a text when they saw his garage door open We'll miss the concert if we don't hurry—unless you're willing to share the cost of a taxi
- grammar - will start vs starts meaning in this sentence. And Which . . .
Concert starts at 6PM sharp! Bring your friends! On the other hand, a safety bulletin might use future tense because it is meant to be conveyed as a matter of fact, and without emotion: The concert will start at 6PM We will make an announcement at 5:50PM informing the attendants of all the fire exits
- How do I decide when to use upcoming and when forthcoming?
Upcoming has only one meaning, but forthcoming has three meanings, only one of which is the same as 'upcoming' If you study the meanings carefully you should see when you can use either word, and when you cannot
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