Author Topic: The English Language thread (Read 31393 times)

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **on:** January 19, 2010, 10:52:12 am »

Many of you, in fact most of you, speak English as a second language so i thought a thread where you can post your questions to help with learning or homework would be a good idea. Means all the questions on grammar, spelling etc can be in one place to make things easier for you all.

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2010, 11:11:04 am »

Philippines (my home country) is the 3rd largest English-speaking country in the world (1st is US, 2nd is UK). So don't hesitate to ask me as well.

Edit: 5th lol. But we get the accent right, unlike those Indians and Nigerians

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2010, 11:13:22 am »

When to use "whom" ?

[MAF]Aj_Lajk_Bir · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2010, 11:28:34 am »

why sometimes word at end is with ' but not with g

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2010, 11:56:19 am »

Quote from: [FSR]Ush on January 19, 2010, 11:13:22 am

When to use "whom" ?

This does a good job of explaining it:

http://web.ku.edu/~edit/whom.html

Quote from: ミュラーの新しい旗艦を手に入 on January 19, 2010, 11:28:34 am

why sometimes word at end is with ' but not with g

Like:

Doin' / Doing

If so then it is just slang. Normally used on verbs.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2010, 02:32:08 pm »

Quote from: [UK]Eyemon on January 19, 2010, 11:56:19 am

Quote from: [FSR]Ush on January 19, 2010, 11:13:22 am
When to use "whom" ?
This does a good job of explaining it:

http://web.ku.edu/~edit/whom.html

Damn hard for me $:-\$

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2010, 03:00:58 pm »

Quote from: [FSR]Ush on January 19, 2010, 02:32:08 pm

Quote from: [UK]Eyemon on January 19, 2010, 11:56:19 am
Quote from: [FSR]Ush on January 19, 2010, 11:13:22 am
When to use "whom" ?
This does a good job of explaining it:

http://web.ku.edu/~edit/whom.html

Damn hard for me $:-\$

lol it still confuses me a bit

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2010, 04:08:27 pm »

Wow really confusing.

Just dont use whom and youre fine like i never use.

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:49:34 pm »

Indeed lol

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2010, 09:14:52 pm »

Quote

Who is that masked man? (subject)

The men, four of whom are ill, were indicted for fraud. (object)

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2010, 09:50:06 pm »

I'd first need to practice in Dutch again for the subject and object stuff lol

Peeps-101 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2010, 12:38:00 am »

I don't have problem with that

Btw. what does it mean 'Death Before Dishonor'

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2010, 12:42:13 am »

Quote from: ThugLife on January 24, 2010, 12:38:00 am

I don't have problem with that

Btw. what does it mean 'Death Before Dishonor'

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090212231643AAbZGe6

ivanduk · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2010, 07:12:04 pm »

Uhm can someone help me?

I need to write one English saying containing gerund(s) in it. So if you can tell me one because im too lazy to google

Please reply fast

Thanks in advance =)

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2010, 07:35:53 pm »

"Eating is fun."

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:03:12 pm »

A verb with an 'ing' on the basically.

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:05:57 pm »

"what is the meaning of life"

its also an impossible question to answer

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:25:16 pm »

"I am singing

"

[UK]SheepFucka · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2010, 12:14:02 am »

Quote from: lilracer on February 02, 2010, 11:05:57 pm

"what is the meaning of life"

its also an impossible question to answer

yeh you'll prolly learn that, give up now?

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:36:40 am »

Quote from: SheepFucka on February 03, 2010, 12:14:02 am

Quote from: lilracer on February 02, 2010, 11:05:57 pm
"what is the meaning of life"

its also an impossible question to answer

yeh you'll prolly learn that, give up now?

huh....?

[MAF]Rac3r · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2010, 12:41:59 pm »

Quote from: SheepFucka on February 03, 2010, 12:14:02 am

Quote from: lilracer on February 02, 2010, 11:05:57 pm
"what is the meaning of life"

its also an impossible question to answer

yeh you'll prolly learn that, give up now?

That's correct, that question can not be answered. I would give up if I was you.

Probably one of the easiest languages to learn, is Manc-chav.

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2010, 12:50:48 pm »

manc-chav LMAO!!

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2010, 01:57:09 pm »

offtopic

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:50:12 pm »

Need some help

This is the second cup of coffee Daniel ____ this morning.

a) drinks
b) is drinking
c) has drunk

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:53:31 pm »

c) has drunk

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:53:55 pm »

damn you were faster

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:54:19 pm »

thanks

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:59:38 pm »

Quote from: [FSR]Devil666 on February 09, 2010, 04:53:55 pm

damn you were faster

i wanted to get in there before mooman did

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2010, 05:00:05 pm »

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2010, 05:06:39 pm »

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #30 on:** February 09, 2010, 05:38:47 pm »

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #31 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:46:49 pm »

Quote from: [2F2F]SNiKeRiS on February 09, 2010, 04:50:12 pm

Need some help

This is the second cup of coffee Daniel ____ this morning.

a) drinks
b) is drinking
c) has drunk

If you held up an empty cup it would be c) If the cup still have some coffee in it, it would be b)

b) is present tense
c) is past tense

[UK]SheepFucka · « **Reply #32 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:13:18 pm »

ah now i know why i failed at english.. i woulda said drank :|

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #33 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:43:40 pm »

Quote from: SheepFucka on February 09, 2010, 08:13:18 pm

ah now i know why i failed at english.. i woulda said drank :|

lool I only drink beer in the morning

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #34 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:57:11 pm »

Quote from: SheepFucka on February 09, 2010, 08:13:18 pm

ah now i know why i failed at english.. i woulda said drank :|

Using drank would be fine too. You have to love the weird nuances of the english language.

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #35 on:** February 09, 2010, 11:56:42 pm »

Quote from: [UK]Simon on February 09, 2010, 07:46:49 pm

Quote from: [2F2F]SNiKeRiS on February 09, 2010, 04:50:12 pm
Need some help

This is the second cup of coffee Daniel ____ this morning.

a) drinks
b) is drinking
c) has drunk

If you held up an empty cup it would be c) If the cup still have some coffee in it, it would be b)

b) is present tense
c) is past tense

c) isn't past tense, it's present perfect.
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/presentperfect.html
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/simplepast.html

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #36 on:** February 09, 2010, 11:59:19 pm »

Simon is the past perfect

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #37 on:** February 10, 2010, 12:01:44 am »

Quote from: Snoopyy on February 09, 2010, 04:53:31 pm

c) has drunk

so was I actually correct with that?

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #38 on:** February 10, 2010, 12:11:13 am »

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #39 on:** February 10, 2010, 12:14:19 am »

Even UK people have confusions with language.

Peeps-101 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 10, 2010, 05:54:52 am »

There ain't no such thing as past perfect

lol

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #41 on:** February 10, 2010, 05:55:57 am »

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/pastperfect.html
sorry thuglife

Peeps-101 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 10, 2010, 06:00:08 am »

Yeah, what a shame!

Im kinda feelin... abnormal atm lol. (I was about to delete that post anyway

but u were too fast xD)

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #43 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:26:14 am »

wtf lol, past perfect, never heard of it

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #44 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:31:31 am »

I bet you haven't heard about past perfect continuous and future pefrect continuouse too ?

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #45 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:33:02 am »

I have, when i clicked on that link

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #46 on:** February 10, 2010, 12:49:51 pm »

fuuuuuck grammar

ivanduk · « **Reply #47 on:** February 10, 2010, 02:07:29 pm »

Quote from: [2F2F]SNiKeRiS on February 10, 2010, 10:31:31 am

I bet you haven't heard about past perfect continuous and future pefrect continuouse too ?

lol im learning future perfect continious right now, dammit its hard

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #48 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:55:45 pm »

When to use (i)es or just ' or 's?

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #49 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:06:19 am »

races
racer's
racers' - plural

i really don't know what you mean

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #50 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:08:07 am »

I mean, how to use it for plural

"In an accident two racers died"

but sometimes you see.. racer' or racer's.. or racers' (not in this sentence, but just for example)

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #51 on:** February 11, 2010, 04:58:03 am »

if you're using it as a plural then it'd just be racers.
if you're using it as a (singular) possessive then you'd say "the racer's car" (unless it ends with s, then you could say maurits' car or maurits's car, i'm not too sure what the correct one is because people disagree on which one is correct)
the real fun starts when you combine plural + possessive so for a car that belongs to a group of racers you'd say "the racers' car" or on the server when it says all racers' health has been restored.

this should help: http://www.meredith.edu/grammar/plural.htm#apostrophe

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #52 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:02:47 am »

thx, good explanation

some_punk · « **Reply #53 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:03:31 am »

i learned english by video games xD i never went to english school! lol
i played a lot of RPG games(SNES,PS, PS2) when i was younger.... hehehe

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #54 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:25:57 am »

Quote from: Killerbunnies on February 11, 2010, 09:03:31 am

i learned english by video games xD i never went to english school! lol
i played a lot of RPG games(SNES,PS, PS2) when i was younger.... hehehe

Same thing but our grammar knowledge is weak.

[MAF]Aj_Lajk_Bir · « **Reply #55 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:52:24 am »

again fail quote love

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #56 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:58:18 am »

you know it's a quote... so what's the problem

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #57 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:13:57 pm »

Heh.I was full message and i didnt hit quote, kinda fail.

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #58 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:23:20 pm »

hm well the bigger fail is even quoting the message right above yours

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #59 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:35:13 pm »

Quote from: mooman on February 11, 2010, 12:23:20 pm

hm well the bigger fail is even quoting the message right above yours

Really? Ahhh shit.

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #60 on:** February 11, 2010, 08:43:45 pm »

Quote from: Love on February 11, 2010, 10:25:57 am

Same thing

Maybe to state this more clearly ?

This topic turns to be "how to properly quote someone" topic.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #61 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:19:31 am »

When to use death / dead... ?

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #62 on:** February 28, 2010, 01:01:43 am »

death is for the event of someone dying and dead is a state that someone is in once they've died

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #63 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:44:16 pm »

Here is a sentence for one text in my workbook. Can't think of word should i put there $:-\$

The inventors of Toad 10 believe that it will be effective, partly .... to the fact that it was made with the help of former car thieves.

pod · « **Reply #64 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:49:16 pm »

The inventors of Toad 10 believe that it will be effective, partly due to the fact that it was made with the help of former car thieves.

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/dueto.html

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #65 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:53:56 pm »

Thank you

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #66 on:** May 07, 2010, 06:22:50 pm »

Got a problem.

Key Word Transformations (Miscellaneous)

David was unable to find anyone to go with him.

succeed David ........................ anyone to go with him.

ivanduk · « **Reply #67 on:** May 07, 2010, 06:28:12 pm »

I think it should be like this:

David didnt succeed in finding anyone to go with him.

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #68 on:** May 07, 2010, 06:29:50 pm »

I think you're right, but i wanna be sure

Dead · « **Reply #69 on:** May 07, 2010, 06:50:30 pm »

yeah i think ivanduk is right

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #70 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:09:46 pm »

Quote from: ivanduk. on May 07, 2010, 06:28:12 pm

I think it should be like this:

David didnt succeed in finding anyone to go with him.

'

Scorpion. · « **Reply #71 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:36:52 pm »

W Italy fuck englishh lenguage

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #72 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:42:31 pm »

Thanks

ǝǝǝoſ[sXɐ] · « **Reply #73 on:** May 07, 2010, 08:56:13 pm »

Quote from: [FSR]Ush on February 28, 2010, 12:19:31 am

When to use death / dead... ?

Just to point out since this is the English language thread, it sounds better if you say "When SHOULD I use death / dead?", not "When TO use death / dead?"

Just thought I'd point it out since it actually makes your English sound alot better

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #74 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:32:23 pm »

Quote from: [UK]JOE on May 07, 2010, 08:56:13 pm

Just thought I'd point it out since it actually makes your English sound alot better

Just to point out since this is the English language thread, it's "a lot", not "alot".

Just thought I'd point it out since it actually makes your English look a lot better.

ǝǝǝoſ[sXɐ] · « **Reply #75 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:13:56 pm »

typo lol

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #76 on:** May 08, 2010, 05:28:18 pm »

Hahahaha

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #77 on:** May 24, 2010, 02:47:23 pm »

Again I’m asking for your help guys. This time I need to get the highest mark from these exercises. I would really appreciate if you could help me with this. So here they are:

The ……… (soft) of the earth under the tracks makes it a suitable place for rabbits to dig their holes.

Whole 23. I’ve done it, but there might be some mistakes. Same with 24. And 6,7,8 sentences from 27.

[2F2F]Phil_Ivey · « **Reply #78 on:** May 24, 2010, 02:54:25 pm »

lolllll we have the same workbook in our class, unfortunately i havent done those exerices :/

The softness of the earth under the tracks makes it a suitable place for rabbits to dig their holes.

27. 6. calmer 7. more patient 8. should be rarer and rarer i think

[2F2F]Hellmuth · « **Reply #79 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:00:17 pm »

27

1. the largest
2. the closest
3. larger
4. heavier
5. dont even know what that means... but I guess on the fiercest
6. calmer
7. more patient
8. rarer and rarer

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #80 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:13:18 pm »

27 - 5. fierce - fiercer - fiercest ? (so it must be "the fiercest" I guess)

[2F2F]Hellmuth · « **Reply #81 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:13:53 pm »

Quote from: [FSR]Ush on May 24, 2010, 03:13:18 pm

27 - 5. fierce - fiercer - fiercest ? (so it must be "the fiercest" I guess)

Yea misread sentence my bad, teacher.

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #82 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:26:46 pm »

i think this is right

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #83 on:** May 24, 2010, 04:28:30 pm »

Oh damn, didn't think i'll get so many answers

Thanks guys. I still need 23 though

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #84 on:** May 24, 2010, 04:59:24 pm »

0b
1a
2c
3d
4d
5c
6a
7a
8b
9b
10c
11a
12b
13c
14c
15d

also since i'm bored:

Julie wrote twice as many letters as me. OR Julie wrote twice as many letters as I did. (who knows lol)
Can't swim any faster.
Maths is not as easy as English.
It was the most terrible fight they (had ever had?)
Fay is more patient than Erik.
She gets as much pocket money as my sister. (just guessing here lol)
Tim is the fastest runner (in the team? - guessing again

)

can't guess the last ones with half the questions cut off

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #85 on:** May 24, 2010, 05:05:13 pm »

Thank you (hug)

Edit. Got the highest mark woo. Thanks again mates, especially moo

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #86 on:** May 25, 2010, 04:14:15 pm »

gratz

You're officially banned for cheating now

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #87 on:** May 25, 2010, 04:16:43 pm »

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #88 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:29:46 am »

Hi guys!
Tomorrow i have english exam, and i would really appreciate if you could help me with answering some questions online (I mean fast, cause exam won't last forever

- 2 hours to be more presice).
I will post them in this thread from my phone (hope i won't get detected).
So, it starts at 11.00 in the morning (moscow time) = 7.00 in UK (not sure though)... hmm that's pretty early...
Anyway, can someone help me with it?

ZeeK · « **Reply #89 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:44:28 am »

/ban cypher Cheat

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #90 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:01:46 am »

Hmm, if it starts at 11 am, then the british time is 8 am

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #91 on:** July 21, 2010, 12:21:52 pm »

i'll probably be asleep

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #92 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:01:09 pm »

Quote from: mooman on July 21, 2010, 12:21:52 pm

i'll probably be asleep

same

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #93 on:** July 21, 2010, 06:55:17 pm »

hmm.. ok, i hope that maybe some1 else will be available tomorrow in the morning..

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #94 on:** July 21, 2010, 06:58:09 pm »

I also don't think you really should be cheating in an exam!

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #95 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:12:54 pm »

Quote from: [UK]SighMoan on July 21, 2010, 06:58:09 pm

I also don't think you really should be cheating in an exam!

I bet 95% of all students, who will write exam tomorrow, will cheat. So, not cheating only makes me more vulnerable.

ZeeK · « **Reply #96 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:23:30 pm »

it will be 9am in France so I will be available, but I'm not an English speaker, but I can use Google xD

no seriously you shouldn't cheat, or cheat at your own risk.

I'm connected Cyper

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #97 on:** July 22, 2010, 07:58:51 am »

expence ...
invoices/ bills /tickets /receipts ?

ZeeK · « **Reply #98 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:03:27 am »

what is expence?

I don't understand your question.

invoices = Инвойс
bill = счет
ticket = билет
receipt = расписка в получении

edit : in my opinion, the answer would be " invoices/ bills /~~tickets~~ /receipts "
is that what you are asked to do?

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #99 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:34:27 am »

nono, the task is to fill the gaps (...) with one of these 4 words.

ZeeK · « **Reply #100 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:42:55 am »

all the words can fit the gaps,
The word you have to choose must be related to a text or something?

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #101 on:** July 22, 2010, 12:37:32 pm »

oh, my bad, I actually meant "expenSe" (not "expenCe") when asked that question

the text was related to some business travelers, and there was a sentence that they should keep these ~~expence~~ expense *something* (invoices or bills or tickets or receipts), so that they could have the compensation for their expenditures.
the right answer was "receipts" but i've chosen "invoices".
anyway thx 4 your attention, for your help, Zeek

Mosca · « **Reply #102 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:14:57 am »

Hey I found an interesting article on Yahoo.

10 Common Errors “Spell Check” Won’t Catch

While we can rely on a spell checker to catch glaring errors, a computer can’t pick up on all careless mistakes, especially if the word could be correct in a different context.

Its versus It’s (and all other apostrophes):
According to a copy editing instructor for California-based copy editing service provider Edicetera, confusing “its” and “it’s” is the most common error in the English language. That one minuscule apostrophe (or lack thereof) drastically changes the meaning of the entire sentence. “It’s” is a contraction of “it is,” whereas “its” refers to possession. Also, watch out for “your” versus “you’re.”

Sales versus Sails
Can you imagine writing on your resume that you “increased sails by 20 percent”?! Unless you’re applying to a job for a sail boat manufacturer, this careless mistake will probably get your resume sailing right into the recycling bin.

Affect versus Effect
There is a lot of confusion around this one but here’s the rule: “Affect” is a verb and “effect” is a noun. It’s as simple as that.

Would Have NOT Would of
The subtlety in pronunciation leads to the rampant misuse of this phrase; however “would of” is never correct and may make you appear as if you are not well-read.

Through versus Threw
“He threw the ball through the window.” “Threw” is a verb and “through” is a preposition. And speaking of “through,” be careful to make sure you don’t actually mean “thorough” or vice versa. The slight variation in spelling will not be picked up by a computer, but writing “I am through” when you mean “I am thorough” is quite ironic, don’t you think?

Then versus Than
Six is more than five; after five then comes six. “Than” refers to a comparison, while “then” refers to a subsequent event.

Supposed To NOT Suppose To
“Suppose” is a verb, meaning to think or to ponder. The correct way to express a duty is to write, “I was supposed to…”

Wonder versus Wander
You can wander around while you wonder why “wander” and “wonder” have such different meanings, yet sound oh so similar.

Their versus There versus They’re
OK, once and for all: “Their” is possessive; “there” refers to distance; and “they’re” is a contraction of “they are.”

Farther versus Further
While both words refer to distance, grammarians distinguish “farther” as physical distance and “further” as metaphorical distance. You can dive further into a project, for instance, or you can dive farther into the ocean.

Here's the link of the article: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/10-common-errors-spell-check-won-t-catch-2039083/#poll-86A687227A3211DF922CE2CA55AE989C

ZeeK · « **Reply #103 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:20:58 pm »

What's the stupid difference between Vacations and Holidays?

Why the hell the is the "T" not similar in American English and in British English?

What's the difference between "I have a dick" and "I have got a dick"

"Do you have a dick?" and "Have you got a dick?" have the same meaning?

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #104 on:** July 27, 2010, 10:10:02 pm »

I think that Vacation is american english, not sure though...

ZeeK · « **Reply #105 on:** August 02, 2010, 06:45:53 pm »

What is the difference between "I play the whole day" and "I play the entire day"? What should we use?

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #106 on:** August 02, 2010, 07:41:40 pm »

Maybe entire is used for a long period such as year or decade ?

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #107 on:** August 03, 2010, 01:52:07 am »

http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=478708
bit tricky

[MAF]Aj_Lajk_Bir · « **Reply #108 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:31:55 pm »

how to distinguish bitch and beach while saying?

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #109 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:40:32 pm »

you son of a beach

[MAF]Aj_Lajk_Bir · « **Reply #110 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:46:39 pm »

where i can find bitch?

[AK47]Tommy_Vicious · « **Reply #111 on:** November 29, 2011, 09:16:43 pm »

My father is a big fan of "The Bitch Boys"

ǝǝǝoſ[sXɐ] · « **Reply #112 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:08:30 pm »

Quote from: Krzysiek678 on November 29, 2011, 08:31:55 pm

how to distinguish bitch and beach while saying?

Hard to explain. The vowel sounds are longer in "beach", where as "bitch" is quite a short and snappy word. I've tried to spell them onomatopoeically the best I can, but I guess it might be hard to learn from this due to the difference in how letters are pronounced in different languages, but whatever:

Bitch = Bitch
Beach = Beeeeeeeeeech

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #113 on:** November 30, 2011, 03:50:15 am »

how can't you know the difference.. lol

[MAF]Jur1z · « **Reply #114 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:34:51 am »

Quote from: [aXs]Joeee on November 29, 2011, 11:08:30 pm

Quote from: Krzysiek678 on November 29, 2011, 08:31:55 pm
how to distinguish bitch and beach while saying?

Hard to explain. The vowel sounds are longer in "beach", where as "bitch" is quite a short and snappy word. I've tried to spell them onomatopoeically the best I can, but I guess it might be hard to learn from this due to the difference in how letters are pronounced in different languages, but whatever:

Bitch = Bitch
Beach = Beeeeeeeeeech

in latvian letters it will be like

Bitch = Bitch = Bič
Beach = Biiiiiiiiiich = Bīč

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #115 on:** November 30, 2011, 02:16:45 pm »

when saying beach try to put your tongue closer to the top and front of your mouth, as close as possible without making it touch otherwise you'll just make a consonant, i think polish and latvian already have this so it should be easy. for bitch, put your tongue slightly lower and further back in your mouth. polish and latvian don't have this sound so don't try to use any vowel sound you already know, it won't work.

MadMax · « **Reply #116 on:** December 26, 2012, 08:02:06 pm »

a helpful for ppl who doesn't understand polish
how to recognise meaning of 'pierdolic'
such an universal word, isn't it?

[AK47]skunk · « **Reply #117 on:** December 26, 2012, 08:12:25 pm »

Pierdolnąłem

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #118 on:** December 28, 2012, 09:29:17 am »

If anyone wants to test their grammar there's a quiz here
http://www.british-study.com/quizzes/grammar-test.php

any native english speaker scoring lower than 40/40 will be range banned

Scorpion. · « **Reply #119 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:32:18 am »

lol this thread isn't for me

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEzDTziF3z0[/youtube]

Gen · « **Reply #120 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:37:47 am »

35/40

I'm a disgrace to my country.

Scorpion. · « **Reply #121 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:54:35 am »

Grammar Test Results

You correctly answered 12 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Pre-Intermediate.

Improving Your Level

You might find our online courses very useful if you need extra English practice before coming to the UK or simply wish to improve your level in an effective and flexible way. We offer General English, Business English and exam preparation online lessons which are delivered by the same highly qualified teachers as in our UK-based schools.

Karlip · « **Reply #122 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:57:45 am »

You correctly answered 36 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Advanced.

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #123 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:05:07 am »

39/40

I have no idea which one I got wrong.

Oh well, range ban for me.

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #124 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:46:41 am »

You correctly answered 36 of 40 questions.

Must be bugged :S R's coding again lol

[AK47]Zetterberg · « **Reply #125 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:54:53 am »

Quote from: $còrpion on December 28, 2012, 10:54:35 am

Grammar Test Results

You correctly answered 12 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Pre-Intermediate.

Improving Your Level

You might find our online courses very useful if you need extra English practice before coming to the UK or simply wish to improve your level in an effective and flexible way. We offer General English, Business English and exam preparation online lessons which are delivered by the same highly qualified teachers as in our UK-based schools.

Hahaahaaaa!
I had 16/40 you fuckin buster!

S · « **Reply #126 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:58:38 am »

40/40

Epicnawb · « **Reply #127 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:14:11 pm »

Grammar Test Results
You correctly answered 32 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Upper-Intermediate.

Krissi · « **Reply #128 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:37:27 pm »

Grammar Test Results
You correctly answered 32 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Upper-Intermediate.

Brasco77 · « **Reply #129 on:** December 28, 2012, 12:56:55 pm »

15/40 haha im happy with my result

[MAF]Agus · « **Reply #130 on:** December 28, 2012, 02:27:58 pm »

Quote from: Karlip on December 28, 2012, 10:57:45 am

You correctly answered 36 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Advanced.

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #131 on:** December 28, 2012, 02:49:22 pm »

This made me laugh:

Please select the best option to complete the following sentence:

She has been ___________ of murdering her husband.

charged
accused
arrested
blamed

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #132 on:** December 28, 2012, 02:54:11 pm »

made me cry

ToasterMan · « **Reply #133 on:** December 28, 2012, 03:17:45 pm »

Grammar Test Results

You correctly answered 22 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Intermediate.

ivanduk · « **Reply #134 on:** December 28, 2012, 03:37:21 pm »

You correctly answered 35 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Advanced

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #135 on:** December 28, 2012, 04:08:16 pm »

Quote from: ivanduk on December 28, 2012, 03:37:21 pm

You correctly answered 35 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Advanced

[MAF]Karlis · « **Reply #136 on:** December 28, 2012, 05:12:57 pm »

You correctly answered 31 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Upper-Intermediate.
:S

Scorpion. · « **Reply #137 on:** December 28, 2012, 10:12:24 pm »

Quote from: SediciValvole on December 28, 2012, 11:54:53 am

Quote from: $còrpion on December 28, 2012, 10:54:35 am
Grammar Test Results

You correctly answered 12 of 40 questions. Your level is approximately Pre-Intermediate.

Improving Your Level

You might find our online courses very useful if you need extra English practice before coming to the UK or simply wish to improve your level in an effective and flexible way. We offer General English, Business English and exam preparation online lessons which are delivered by the same highly qualified teachers as in our UK-based schools.

Hahaahaaaa!
I had 16/40 you fuckin buster!

peace on you son of beach, i want to fock ona table, go back to italia

[LSR]Cypher · « **Reply #138 on:** December 29, 2012, 05:43:31 am »

31/40

Damn, I'm forgetting English... Why don't AX players speak all the time as a 40/40 masters of English?

That'd help to maintain grammar skills.

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