What's the correct usage of "something of something" and …
What's the correct usage of "something of something" and "something's something"? 'S and OF Ask Question Asked 7 years, 10 months ago Modified 2 years ago
prepositions - provide something for or to sb - English Language ...
Aug 8, 2024 · With transitive provide sth to/for sb, I think answer 2 is closer - to is more about giving or handing off something to someone, while for is more about something being made …
grammar - Think of/about something or Thinking Someone?
Mar 6, 2020 · You can say that you are considering something or something is on your mind by saying "I think of / about (something) ". Here, (something) is an indirect object (and thus must …
infinitives - Help to do something or help do something? - English ...
The construction was "to help to do", But to help is used so often with an infinitive that speakers began to consider it something like a modal verb such as can, may etc and began dropping "to".
verbs - help you do (or) to do something - difference - English ...
I know that generally native speakers say it usually like this (without the to): These exercises will help you get better at math. Can you help me move these boxes outside? But sometimes, …
pronouns - "A little something something"? - English Language …
Aug 31, 2015 · Is there a difference in meaning between something something and just something when using little (3 vs. 5) i.e. is one less precise than the other? Furthermore, is there a …
Differences between "mandatory" and "compulsory"
What is the difference between mandatory and compulsory? Are they synonyms? Can they be used interchangeably especially with regard to something you must do? Writing the essay is a …
Difference between “somewhat like” and “something like”
Nov 20, 2023 · 1 "Kind of like", "something like" and "somewhat like" have similar meanings. They are mostly interchangeable. "Something like" is a general, common, idiomatic phrase. …
active vs passive - somebody takes some time to do something vs …
Sep 7, 2023 · 'somebody takes hours to do something' Implication / translation: Somebody is doing some task, and it takes him hours. 'it takes somebody hours to do something' Implication …
What to say when I want to ensure something is right?
2 First of all, it's ensure something is right (not assure). To assure means "to dispel doubts", while "ensure" means "to make certain". Since it's not entirely clear what you are trying to say, here …