The original sentence: We set out to explore how it is that we can all live in the same universe yet see reality so differently. The compared sentence: We set out to explore how we can all live in the same universe yet see reality so differently. Source I would like to know the meaning … Read more
At schools in my country they teach that you should answer using the word "because" or "to" when you are asked "why". Can’t you answer without "because" or "to"? Why does he go home so early every day? He has to play with his dog. Can it be natural? Answer It is certainly not a … Read more
Can the preposition "to" be left out in a short answer to the question "Where did they go?"? Should it be "To a bar." or "A bar."? I am not sure because the question doesn’t end with "to". Does it apply to other prepositions? Answer Yes you can. But one of these would be better: … Read more
Is it right that on a question: "Could you wait for a moment, please?" I can’t say: "I could", only "I can" because "could" in my answer will be about the past. What else short answers with modal verbs are appropriate here? Could I say "I will"? Answer Here ‘Could’ is the beginning of a … Read more
In the following situation: –Have you gone to see the doctor? –No, but_______. Should I say "I’m going to see" or "I’m going to"? I feel like the former one makes more sense, because it at least has the actual verb "see," whereas the latter one is only left with a model verb "be going … Read more
Q1. I saw this dialogue in a book: A: "Mind if I see your notebook?" B: "Sure." In this context, "Sure" was used to mean "I don’t mind, go ahead." Right? But in other contexts, "Sure" means "Of course", "Yes", right? So in the dialogue, isn’t the "Sure" changed to "Sure not(?)" or "Of course … Read more
One of my friends who has applied to a university told me "I hope I’m successful!". How can I respond to that? Is it correct to say "I’m sure you will be fine"? Any better suggestions? Answer "I’m sure you will be fine" (or "I’m sure you’ll be fine") is perfectly acceptable, yes. The phrase … Read more
I heard someone saying "Don’t be" in response to "I am sorry". I wonder whether it is correct. Some native speakers said it was a mistake, however, some said it was correct. Is saying "Don’t be" correct? Answer It’s correct. It’s a command telling the person who is sorry not to be sorry, generally because … Read more
What’s the difference between saying "not so much" and "no I don’t"? For example: Q: Do you like horror movies? A1: Not so much. A2: No I don’t. Answer Anything I’ve written below is related solely to the question: Q: Do you like horror movies? A2: No I don’t. Means that you actually don’t like … Read more
When people admit mistakes they tend to use the phrase "my bad". I found that it is an informal way in North America. Could anyone help me with a better alternative? Answer “my bad” is slang and very informal. “I made a mistake” or “that was my mistake” is formal, and just “my mistake” is … Read more
