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Ask for help > Help with grammar. -PLEASE
Help with grammar. -PLEASE
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eng789
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This was a question on a test. Do you think I should allow / accept the second answer because the wording was confusing? They were asked to use Past simple or Present Perfect only. |
6 Feb 2009
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aggie
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"How long had you lived there?" is more acceptable. How about, "How long were you there?" or "How long did you live there?" |
6 Feb 2009
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eng789
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Hi aggie - and thanks but they were asked to use (you/live) |
6 Feb 2009
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eng789
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Should I give them the points for have you lived ? Because the question isn�t worded properly so it�s my fault? |
6 Feb 2009
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Zora
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In this case Eng789, accept the past tense... I would. It�s the only option close enough to actually being correct. The Present Perfect is not an option there - it is wrong... OR if it is your fault, don�t even count the question... explain you made a mistake and that�s that. 
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6 Feb 2009
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libertybelle
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But because of corruption in language - many, many Americans say:
How long did you live there before coming here.
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6 Feb 2009
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eng789
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Good morning Libertybelle, I was wondering when you would show up.
I know my English is "corrupt" as a m.t.e.s. living in Israel for so many years.
So, here�s another one.
One of the most successful movies in history _______ (be) "Jaws".
I think it should be was but others say is.
What do you think??? |
6 Feb 2009
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BRAHIM S
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IS NOT was
Is n�t that obvious??? |
6 Feb 2009
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BRAHIM S
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IS NOT was
Is n�t that obvious??? |
6 Feb 2009
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