Correct pronunciation of the name Geoff - English Language …
May 24, 2015 · What's the correct pronunciation of the name Geoff? Is it like "Jeff" or more like "GEE-off" or something else?
What did you learn today? Vs what have you learned today?
Apr 3, 2023 · "What did you do...?" sounds more natural than "What have you done...?" But with "learned" there is more of a sense that it is still relevant, making perfect aspect more …
What does it mean to "end up with a Desmond"?
Sep 21, 2022 · Desmond is (or was) much more common than Damien/Geoff or Attila. I don't think I have heard either of those. UK University honours degrees go First, Two-one, Two-two, …
"Such" vs. "Such a" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Aug 22, 2015 · Such and Such: Count nouns vs. non-count nouns Two distinct (and usually non-overlapping) possibilities exist for singular nouns X: such X (for a mass noun) such an X (for a …
sentence structure - 'One such+noun' vs 'such a/an + noun'
Nov 12, 2023 · There's two different meanings of "such" used here, as described in Merriam-Webster: such adjective ... 2 : of the character, quality, or extent previously indicated or …
Grammar with gerund or Infinitive - English Language Learners …
Nov 4, 2022 · The truth is that all options are syntactically valid - it's just that as @Geoff points out below, it's not easy to come up with a context where having worked would work (in a way that …
meaning - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jul 12, 2023 · What is the difference between “I worry about you” and “I am worried about you”? Could native speakers please explain it for me? Thank you.
Asset to vs asset for - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jun 30, 2020 · I believe my skills will be an asset to the company. I believe my skills will be an asset for the company. Concerning the meaning in this context, the Cambridge dictionary …
Difference in meaning between "good of" and "good for" and …
Apr 1, 2018 · good of you to... Your actions in a particular situation were appropriate, and maybe exceeded what could reasonably be expected of you. It was good of you to take Geoff home …
pronunciation - The vowel in the definite article "the" when …
Oct 31, 2021 · More specifically, in such contexts it is generally pronounced as a weak form, as Geoff Lindsey helpfully explains. Weak forms are spoken very rapidly in ways that can make it …