306 Answered Questions for the topic speech

06/25/19

Why is the pronunciation of academy and academic so different?
I know that the pronunciation of *academy* can be broken down into: a-cad-emy with the stress on **cad** While that of *academic* can be broken down into ac-a-dem-ic with the stress on the... more
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06/24/19

Take my word for it or take my word for this?
Me and a friend got into an argument. He says that you can say "Take my word for this". I say that the proper use is "Take my word for it". Could someone elaborate on each of those and tell us who... more
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06/24/19

What does "Rabbit" mean on 1st of June?
My english teacher told me, that is common in England to say "Rabbits" on the 1st of june. What does it mean? where does this tradition come from? Does the people say it only on the 1st of... more
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06/24/19

Is there any merit to "Angry 'on' you"?
Currently where I live there are almost ZERO English native speakers. I love that though. Not because I seek the attention of being the only native speaker around but because it gives me the... more
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06/24/19

Punctuation: We promise [that] it's a big deal?
I'm editing a marketing campaign. Out loud, one might say, "We promise it's a big deal." I believe there's an unspoken "that" in there: "We promise [that] it's a big deal." Would you punctuate the... more
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06/24/19

When reading aloud, how to read a parenthetical phrase?
I need to read a script for a kind of audition, and part of the script contains a phrase in parentheses. Ie: "To approve an Amended and Restated Investment Advisory and Administration Agreement... more
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06/24/19

Is the following singular/plural inconsistency common in informal speech?
> I saw a white figure inside the house. A ghost? But my uncle had > told me they didn't exist. Is this common in informal English? If not, what's the correct alternative?
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06/24/19

Just Googling it?
Today in class a student was reading the title of an article for group discussion: "Just googling it is bad for your brain." http://qz.com/519155/just-googling-it-is-bad-for-your-brain/ The... more
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06/24/19

Most concise way to describe information not guaranteed to be accurate? Missing or assumed details at fault?
You may experience people doing this intentionally (to some extent) in law, politics, religion, or many different areas where they speak vaguely so that they are correct in at least one... more
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06/24/19

Who is this for? vs "Who does this belong to?"?
Yesterday I asked an Australian friend "Who is this for?" in reference to a wallet on his desk. He laughed and thought my sentence didn't make sense in the context of the situation. Instead, he... more
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06/24/19

Usage of "Don't remember"?
In my language I can say "I don't remember I've ever watched that film" or "Never in my life have I remembered watching that film" to suggest that as far as I can remember I've never done... more
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06/23/19

Writing and speaking duplicated words?
A recent workplace conversation prompted this question. Red Hat, the software company behind a popular Linux distribution, came by the office and everyone got some random trinkets, including a... more
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06/23/19

Radio verbal usage query?
When and where did the present tendency begin for interviewees on the radio to preface many answers to questions with the word 'So'?
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06/23/19

Is there a word or phrase to describe ambiguous sarcasm?
To be specific, this statement refers to a phrase in which the writer/speaker's intention of being sarcastic is not disclosed to the reader/listener (deliberately or accidentally). The effect... more
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06/23/19

When in connected speech do we read 'r' after the end of a sentence or a passage?
For example in policy debates, in continuous reading or for example an interruptive briefing - there is a dot (.) > It was summer. A strange shade was moving. Before the turning of the street... more
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06/23/19

Slang word for transferring money from one card to another?
Ok, so there is an Online Money Transfer Service. It allows for quick money transfer from one card to another. The advertisement of this service describes how it is convenient for parents to... more
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06/22/19

Streaks of sunlight make way through the holes in the roof. Is this correct grammar?
Streaks of sunlight make way through the holes in the roof.
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06/22/19

Order of "sometimes" relative to the subject of a sentence in the passive voice?
I have a doubt that is the following one: I have two alternative sentence transformations of this sentence below and, I wonder if it is possible to write the adverb "sometimes" before the subject... more
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06/21/19

should have instead of could have?
I've heard this on a crime documentary. Two intruders break into a house, a confrontation ensues with the residents (wife and husband). The couple manages to disarm one man and fight off the other.... more
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06/21/19

Is the overuse of "so" not that good?
Sometimes, I hear many people use "so" a lot during a presentation, tutorial, lecture, and also normal conversation. Is it bad, or is it just a matter of favor?
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06/20/19

Usage of the article 'a' before bait in this particular instance?
Is it acceptable to use the article 'a' before 'bait' in this sentence? Is there a difference in meaning here when you use 'a' or drop it? "You would not have sent it to me for no reason. It was... more
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06/20/19

What does "I have no shame when it comes to ignorance" mean?
Does it mean one chooses to be ignorant regardless of shame, or submit to shame while admitting ignorance? **Interviewer:** Tell me about your first felony arrest? **Candidate**: I have no shame... more
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06/20/19

OF as a part of speech?
What part of speech is the word "of" in the phrase "made of"? Trying to review the word "of" I the command :"Go and make disciples of all nations". Please help
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06/19/19

Talking to someone is nice. or "It is nice to talk to someone." but "It was nice, talking to you." Why?
General statement: a. Talking to someone is nice. (verb as subject in front position = gerund) or b. It is nice to talk to someone. (verb as subject after dummy subject 'it' = full... more
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06/19/19

Should laconism be favored over clarity?
One might argue that to be as understandable as possible, one should use common words and phrases. On the other hand, unnecessary verbosity is often frowned upon. > Stop acting so childish and... more
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