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- What does T. O. mean? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Looks like T O could be tick off: Definition of tick off transitive verb 1: to make angry or indignant the cancellation really ticked me off (M-W) The language is flexible enough to allow us to say T O ’d This kind of usage is not unprecedented (e g K O ’d for knocked out) We understand T O ’d to mean ticked off It seems to fit, as the plot suggests the characters are deceived
- Respected Sir - is it correct to use in emails?
My English teacher said it's not correct to use "Respected Sir" in mail or application because "Sir" itself means respected person I have been using it since time immemorial Please give your opin
- What is the difference between I was there and I have been there?
The question is broad and depending on the context, the meaning of those sentences drastically change Since the question is broad, I'll answer that way Both the sentences broadly mean the same - you (at some point in time) were present at that place However, a subtle difference is I was there - merely talks about the past event that you were present at that place I have been there
- modal verbs - cant versus couldnt, what is the difference . . .
That can't be Obama at the door, it's too early That couldn't be Obama at the door, it's too early What is the difference between them? Are they almost the same?
- prepositions - Difference between with and to - English Language . . .
"With" and "to" are very important prepositions in the English language I know the usage of both prepositions but some points I become stuck with when should I use which prepos
- Using I wanted to know (I was wondering) instead of I want to know . . .
“I wanted to know (I was wondering)” is an example of being indirect for politeness Just as you said, if you are talking to a respected person, or a stranger, this is an appropriate way to speak or write Some people say it is too indirect and an obsolete way to speak, but this is not universal “I would like to know” is another way to convey politeness without using the past tense
- This or that is are? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
In the case of and, it's very simple Regardless of whether the nouns are singular or plural, joining them with and "creates" plurality The cat (s) and the dog (s) are under the bed Again, whether cat and dog are individually singular or plural will have no effect on the verb The verb will consistently be plural following nouns joined by and Or is slightly more complex Two nouns joined by
- For me to me, which is correct or better in these examples?
For me to me all that matters is how much it will cost First off, I would say the word order here could be improved: I'd recommend going with "All that matters to me for me is how much it will cost" The order you used puts a stress on the first part: I'd expect to see these sentences in comments such as "I know you care about the time it'll take, but for me to me all that matters is how much
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