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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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Contrast is followed by in
Removing the conjunction you get 3 sentences
We use actually to indicate a new topic of conversation
We use actually to indicate a change in what is being talked about
We use actually t …
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'Have the ability to quickly adapt with changing technologies'. Is this a grammatically corr...
It sounds like you're trying to write a resume judging by the sentence fragment.
In any case, you adapt to changes, not with them.
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play on the computer
It's about as natural as saying, "Kids are playing in the field" or "Kids are playing on the road"
It is completely normal unless your intention is to convey the idea of kids playing videogames, in w …
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"in" vs "of" vs "at"
The third one is grammatical since "attempt" is being used as a noun and the following verb is not infinitive
"Attempt", when used as a noun, is usually followed by "at".
This is an attempt at m …
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