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Which one is correct? Thanks.
1. The math class ended because of the smoke alarms this morning. 2. The math class was ended by the smoke alarms this morning. Can we also use “finish” here?
Facts, products,...
The words ending with ...cts pronounce like "ks" with the "t" is silent right? "Facts" pronounce like "faks" with the t is silent, not ending with ts?
How much native English speakers use phrasal verbs
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1hub54q/how_much_native_english_speakers_use_phrasal_verbs/
Can Ma here be short for Ma'am? Can you address someone unrelated as Ma?
I know Ma is usually short for mum but can Ma here be short for Ma'am or a different way to address older women? Can you address someone unrelated as Ma? Does it have to be a motherlike figure? Is it a cockney word or universal? Context: The novel is *Hickory Dickory Dock* by Agatha Christie.The woman is the matron of a student hostel and the man is one of the students.
What does "used to ain't the same as ought to" mean?
Hello everyone. I'm having trouble understanding what the sentence "used to ain't the same as ought to" means. I understand that "used to" is referring to Viv being used to sleeping without a bed, but I don't understand what the rest of the sentence means. What does Cal mean here?
could anyone give me sentences using “come off”
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1htp31g/could_anyone_give_me_sentences_using_come_off/
My boyfriend who is born in the US can't say this poem but I can!
He is white and born in the US, and he mispronounced so many words, such as plaque (verb), plaque (noun), tear (noun), tear (verb), ague, chalet, Terpsichore, vicar, mica, similes and so on. Now he is mad I made he say the poem! https://preview.redd.it/jalfjdwjxmae1.png?width=1058&format=png&auto=webp&s=56591870e99e1b50e3d58e4d119c733862521265
Which is a better response to “How are you”?
I’ve used both of these and they both kinda seem right but I’m not sure. If someone says “How are you” does “I’m good, how about yourself” or I’m good, what about yourself” make more sense?
What Does "the likes of" Work Here?
What's the meaning and grammar structure this usage? Thanks in advance! Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-threatens-war-maga-133524596.html P.S. I'm not a Musk supporter. I'm just wanting to learn more on English.
What does slang 'FINESSE' exactly mean??
Give me some example plz,that would be great.I have been learning american slang recently.