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May
13
comment Does one eat soup or drink soup?
Funny discussion on the same topic
May
13
comment Does one eat soup or drink soup?
Eat here is general and I believe more formal.
May
10
revised “Approach mathematics like/as a creative activity”
question's been clarified a little
May
10
suggested suggested edit on “Approach mathematics like/as a creative activity”
Apr
17
answered Is there a name for someone that accepts a risk and then complains when it occurs?
Apr
17
comment Is past perfect necessary when you are talking in chronological order?
bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/…
Mar
28
comment Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
Recently I've read a book written by Michael Swan which covers advanced topics including conditionals.
Mar
28
comment Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
@tchrist Yes, you're right, my native languages have similar tense constructions. They are Eastern European:)
Mar
28
comment Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
@tchrist What do you mean by ESL teachers take these shortcuts?
Mar
28
accepted Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
Mar
28
comment Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
I thought I could use and conjunction omitting the comma.
Mar
28
comment Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
By asking about alternatives I meant using the 2nd conditional. But I think it's wrong. Thank you for your examples!
Mar
28
comment How to guess the pronunciation of some inconsistencies in English?
Look at Soup's answer link
Mar
28
revised Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
edited title
Mar
28
revised Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
added 2 characters in body; edited title
Mar
28
asked Can I use the 3rd conditional that way?
Mar
27
comment Is there a word to represent “non-Sunday” days?
Ordinary day, workaday.
Mar
20
comment Original Meaning and Derivation of “Ever and Anon”
As for anon take a look at the reference link It states this: By gradual misuse, "soon, in a little while" (1520s).
Mar
18
comment Is there an adjective for people who prefer seeing diagrams rather than reading words?
I use visualist for that.
Mar
15
comment Why are flutes called recorders?
@PeterShor Why commenting me? Write your own answer.