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Prepositions are function words like "to", "over", "through", "in". The meaning of a sentence can be dramatically altered by choosing the wrong preposition. Questions need to include enough information for the intended meaning to be deduced.
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Phrasal verbs: single entity?
I am teaching English to my cousin, but I am not sure how to explain phrasal verbs correctly.
For example "take off". I explain it as two words but a single entity. When I ask her to name a verb in …
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"At schedule" vs. "by schedule" vs. "on schedule"
Let's assume that I wash my car every Saturday at noon. How do I say it using the word schedule:
I wash my car at/by/on schedule.
Update: It's not about doing something on a regular basis. It's …
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