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The use of the word "with" before "ing"

I wrote: “we should have clarified that we could help her booking the reservation” however, I was told to use the word "with" before booking. I understand that the suggestion sounds better, but was... more

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Reading Prepositions Meaning

15d

A question about a quote from "Alice in Wonderland"?

Regarding this passage from Lewis Carrol's *Alice in Wonderland*:> 'No, please go on!' Alice said very humbly; 'I won’t interrupt again. I dare say there may be ONE.'> 'One, indeed!' said... more

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Grammar Prepositions

18d

Which is correct: "The facts are known by us" or "The facts are known to us"?

Which is correct?>The facts are known by usor >The facts are known to usI think _by_ is correct but my friends persist that it's _to_.

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Grammar Prepositions

18d

About the 'as in'?

> if "minus" is conceivably an operator, **as in** "the band reunited, minus one member", you would use the singular.Which is preposition? the 'as' or 'in' or both as a whole is preposition? In... more

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Grammar Prepositions

19d

at the floor vs. "on the floor"?

For the following sentences:> - He threw the book *at* the floor.> - He threw the book *on* the floor.I know the book hit the floor in both sentences but which one is more commonly used and... more

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Grammar Prepositions Particles

20d

“To enable him to escape” vs. “to enable him escape”?

I have been coming across this kind of sentence more and more:>She gave him a key to enable him *to* escape capture. She gave him a key to enable him escape capture.Which sentence is correct?... more

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Grammar Prepositions

24d

Why do we say "in range" but "out of range"?

Is is the pair of expressions "in range" and "out **of** range" just an idiomatic outlier?Maybe not, as you can put something "in the list" or take it "out of the list".But I can think of other... more

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Grammar Prepositions

25d

Which preposition: "Write on/at/to this address?"?

My exam included this fill-in-the-blank question:>Please write __ this address. (on/at/to)I filled the blank with *on*.Is that correct?

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Toefl Prepositions

25d

You must wear a suit TO an interview vs "You must wear a suit FOR an interview"?

In the sentence-> You must wear a suit to an interviewshouldn't the **to** be replaced by **for**? Or what's the difference between these two here?

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Toefl Prepositions Difference

25d

I wish to speak WITH a British accent' or 'I wish to speak IN a British accent' - is there a difference?

> I wish to speak **with** a British accent?What is the impact of using **in** instead of **with** in the above sentence?

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French Articles Prepositions

07/11/19

“De” vs “des” in plural context?

I have a problem when I try to use *des*. For example, which of these sentences are correct: 1. *Je vois de lapins.* 2. *Je vois des lapins.* 3. *Difficultés de missions.* 4. *Difficultés des... more

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Esl/esol Speech Prepositions

06/29/19

Relative pronouns after prepositions: is it okay to use them in speech?

Consider the following usages of relative pronouns: 1. The lecturer introduces a study *in which* participants were asked to choose one attractive picture. 1. At the university I met famous... more

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Esl/esol Speech Adverbs

06/27/19

Why do people say "Go down this road" or "Go down this corridor" instead of saying "Go straight"?

I was wondering, when giving directions, is it correct to say "go straight" instead of "go down"? Does down and straight in the context of giving directions mean the same thing?

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Esl/esol Speech Adverbs

06/26/19

Why do people say "Go down this road" or "Go down this corridor" instead of saying "Go straight"?

I was wondering, when giving directions, is it correct to say "go straight" instead of "go down"? Does down and straight in the context of giving directions mean the same thing?

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French Articles Prepositions

06/25/19

Usage of “d'eau” vs “de l'eau”?

I'm confused about when to use “*d'eau*” and when to use “*de l'eau*”. For example, if someone asks “what is in that carafe?”, I think it is correct to answer “*c'est de l'eau*”. But if you ask for... more

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Writing Prepositions Word Choice

06/18/19

lie on the basis of versus "lie at the basis of"?

I often read in scientific papers a sentence of the form "X lies on the basis of Y." or "X lies at the basis of Y." to indicate that Y is caused by X in some fundamental way. Are both forms valid... more

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English History Latin

06/17/19

History of the non-rule that proscribes ending a sentence with a preposition?

Famously, if not accurately, Winston Churchill is supposed to have responding to an editor who had "fixed" a sentence ending with a preposition by writing, "This is the sort of thing up with which... more

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Vocabulary Grammar Prepositions

06/17/19

At/on (the) weekend(s)?

Which expression is better? Which is right? Why? > A. Sorry to disturb you **at weekend**. > > B. Sorry to disturb you **on weekend**. > > C. Sorry to disturb you **at... more

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Italian Translation Verbs

06/04/19

Should I use the preposition before the infinitive verb form?

I am a bit confused about using the infinitive of verbs.For example: He used a map to find the village.Should I translate this as Ha usato una mappa trovare il villaggio.OR Ha usato una mappa a... more

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Grammar Prepositions Meaning

06/02/19

At Night or In the Night?

Why do we refer to morning, afternoon and evening as 'in the morning', 'in the afternoon', 'in the evening' but not 'in the night' instead we say 'at night.'

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English Language Arts Conjunctions

05/19/19

Within the study of English/Language Arts, what is the difference between "Compare" versus "Contrast"?

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Italian Verbs Prepositions

05/14/19

Dissuadere qualcuno "da" o "dal" + infinito?

Ho avuto il dubbio se, dopo l'espressione "dissuadere qualcuno" e prima di un infinito, si debba usare "da" oppure "dal". Per esempio, quale tra queste è la frase corretta? > Vorrei dissuadere... more

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Italian Translation Verbs

05/09/19

Should I use the preposition before the infinitive verb form?

I am a bit confused about using the infinitive of verbs.For example:> He used a map to find the village.Should I translate this as> Ha usato una mappa trovare il villaggio.OR> Ha usato una... more

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English Prepositions Books

05/03/19

Is the expression "as promised in the list" correct?

I'm reading the book Looking for Alaska by John Green and studying English grammar at the same time. As far as I know, we must use "on" with "list". Is it a grammar mistake?> As promised **in**... more

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French Prepositions Usage

04/10/19

« Jouer au piano » ou « jouer du piano » ?

Doit-on utiliser *du* ou *au* pour la phrase dans le titre de cette question ? Y a-t-il une différence ?

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prepositions

The use of the word "with" before "ing"

A question about a quote from "Alice in Wonderland"?

Which is correct: "The facts are known by us" or "The facts are known to us"?

About the 'as in'?

at the floor vs. "on the floor"?

“To enable him to escape” vs. “to enable him escape”?

Why do we say "in range" but "out of range"?

Which preposition: "Write on/at/to this address?"?

You must wear a suit TO an interview vs "You must wear a suit FOR an interview"?

I wish to speak WITH a British accent' or 'I wish to speak IN a British accent' - is there a difference?

“De” vs “des” in plural context?

Relative pronouns after prepositions: is it okay to use them in speech?

Why do people say "Go down this road" or "Go down this corridor" instead of saying "Go straight"?

Why do people say "Go down this road" or "Go down this corridor" instead of saying "Go straight"?

Usage of “d'eau” vs “de l'eau”?

lie on the basis of versus "lie at the basis of"?

History of the non-rule that proscribes ending a sentence with a preposition?

At/on (the) weekend(s)?

Should I use the preposition before the infinitive verb form?

At Night or In the Night?

Within the study of English/Language Arts, what is the difference between "Compare" versus "Contrast"?

Dissuadere qualcuno "da" o "dal" + infinito?

Should I use the preposition before the infinitive verb form?

Is the expression "as promised in the list" correct?

« Jouer au piano » ou « jouer du piano » ?

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The use of the word "with" before "ing"

A question about a quote from "Alice in Wonderland"?

Which is correct: "The facts are known by us" or "The facts are known to us"?

About the 'as in'?

at the floor vs. "on the floor"?

“To enable him to escape” vs. “to enable him escape”?

Why do we say "in range" but "out of range"?

Which preposition: "Write on/at/to this address?"?

You must wear a suit TO an interview vs "You must wear a suit FOR an interview"?

I wish to speak WITH a British accent' or 'I wish to speak IN a British accent' - is there a difference?

“De” vs “des” in plural context?

Relative pronouns after prepositions: is it okay to use them in speech?

Why do people say "Go down this road" or "Go down this corridor" instead of saying "Go straight"?

Why do people say "Go down this road" or "Go down this corridor" instead of saying "Go straight"?

Usage of “d'eau” vs “de l'eau”?

lie on the basis of versus "lie at the basis of"?

History of the non-rule that proscribes ending a sentence with a preposition?

At/on (the) weekend(s)?

Should I use the preposition before the infinitive verb form?

At Night or In the Night?

Within the study of English/Language Arts, what is the difference between "Compare" versus "Contrast"?

Dissuadere qualcuno "da" o "dal" + infinito?

Should I use the preposition before the infinitive verb form?

Is the expression "as promised in the list" correct?

« Jouer au piano » ou « jouer du piano » ?

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« Jouer au piano » ou « jouer du piano » ?