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Practical English Usage
« on: 10 June 2008, 10:48:29 AM »
Here some rules for you that i found in a book..

    Able
    We use able especially in the structure be able + Infinitive. (This often has the same
    meaning as can. the negative form is Unable

Okay..to make sure that you have understood with my explanation, please make some example using the word able or unable and you may use any tenses.

Here's the Example : I am able to speak English both oral and Writing.
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #1 on: 10 June 2008, 11:18:18 AM »
I am able to love a lot of beautiful girls.
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #2 on: 10 June 2008, 11:25:10 AM »
Here some rules for you that i found in a book..

    Able
    We use able especially in the structure be able + Infinitive. (This often has teh same
    meaning as can. the negative form is Unable

Okay..to make sure that you are understand (sorry, I don't mean to say that this is wrong. But as what I know, are usually being used with v-ing. So, it should be you are understanding or you understand. Tell me if I'm wrong.  ^:)^  ;D) with my explanation, please make some example using the word able or unable and you may use any tenses.

Here's the Example : I am able to speak English both oral and Writing.

You are able to show us the usage of "Able" structure.
You are able to explain it to us.
I am able to understand your words.
He is able to read the text.

Question: Can I use be + able without "to"? Because I try to make sentences using able without to, but I can't.
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #3 on: 10 June 2008, 11:31:45 AM »
ups..sorry..sometimes i'm so careless, i'm going to correct it..  :P
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #4 on: 10 June 2008, 11:38:12 AM »
are you able to teach me patiently?
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #5 on: 10 June 2008, 11:44:13 AM »
No, we are not able to use able without "to"
remember the formula is:

be+able+infinitive(to+verb)

I am be able to teach you patiently.
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #6 on: 10 June 2008, 11:45:57 AM »
able |ˈābəl|
adjective ( abler , ablest )
1 [with infinitive ] having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something : he was able to read Greek at the age of eight | he would never be able to afford such a big house.
2 having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence : the dancers were technically very able.
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #7 on: 10 June 2008, 11:46:51 AM »
I am be able to teach you patiently.

Correct ?
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #8 on: 10 June 2008, 11:55:52 AM »
*Mr. Haa mode on*
Ableh... :))
oops.. :|
*Mr. Haa mode off*

I am unable to run because my leg hurts..
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #9 on: 10 June 2008, 11:56:24 AM »
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I am be able to teach you patiently.

be would not necessary


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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #10 on: 10 June 2008, 12:00:21 PM »
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I am be able to teach you patiently.

be would not necessary


I think we should put "be" before "necessary" ;D
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #11 on: 10 June 2008, 12:04:24 PM »
able |ˈābəl|
adjective ( abler , ablest )
1 [with infinitive ] having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something : he was able to read Greek at the age of eight | he would never be able to afford such a big house.
2 having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence : the dancers were technically very(very is not necessary) able.( you can also say " The dancers were technically Proficient. (instead of able)

At fox, okay that's correct, I use more Than one be

seem all of you have understood. then we are continuing with other topic.

About

Form : About + infinitive means going to very soon or just going to
e.g.
i was about to sleep when she came.
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #12 on: 10 June 2008, 12:06:22 PM »
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I am be able to teach you patiently.

be would not necessary


I think we should put "be" before "necessary" ;D


guess so but i don't think so ;D

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #13 on: 10 June 2008, 06:44:41 PM »
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #14 on: 11 June 2008, 01:23:41 PM »
 :backtotopic:

About

make the example please..
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1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #15 on: 11 June 2008, 02:15:54 PM »
i am about eating when you went out ;D
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #16 on: 11 June 2008, 03:55:34 PM »
I am thinking about you.. 8-> ;D
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #17 on: 12 June 2008, 10:35:18 AM »
I am thinking about you.. 8-> ;D

About here does not have a function as preposition.

about means just going to
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #18 on: 14 June 2008, 03:38:16 PM »
I am thinking about you.. 8-> ;D

About here does not have a function as preposition.

about means just going to

if that so, then:

I am about thinking about you.. 8-> ;D
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #19 on: 14 June 2008, 04:38:38 PM »
if that so, then:

I am about thinking about you.. 8-> ;D

If I'm not mistaken, it should be:
I am about to think about you.. 8-> ;D

Because I am about thinking sounds strange to me....

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #20 on: 30 June 2008, 11:00:58 PM »
Can we use about + V-ing?

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« Reply #21 on: 29 July 2008, 09:14:31 PM »
Miss English, please allow me to post some additionals explanation about this 'about'...

about
■  preposition & adverb
    [as preposition] on the subject of; concerning.
    used to indicate movement within a particular area or location in a particular place.
    [as adverb] approximately.
 

be about to be on the point of.
know what one is about informal be sensible and self-possessed.

about
▶  preposition
  1. a book about ancient Greece: REGARDING, concerning, with reference to, referring to, with regard to, with respect to, respecting, relating to, on, touching on, dealing with, relevant to, connected with, in connection with, on the subject of, in the matter of, apropos, re.
  2.  two hundred people were milling about the room: AROUND, round, throughout, over, through, on every side of.
▶  adverb
   1. there were babies crawling about in the grass: AROUND, here and there, to and fro, back and forth, from place to place, hither and thither, in all directions.
   2. I knew he was about somewhere: NEAR, nearby, around, hereabouts, not far off/away, close by, in the vicinity, in the neighbourhood.
   3. the explosion caused about £15,000 worth of damage: APPROXIMATELY, roughly, around, round about, in the region of, circa, of the order of, something like; or so, or thereabouts, there or thereabouts, more or less, give or take a few, not far off; Brit. getting on for; informal as near as dammit; N. Amer. informal in the ballpark of.
   4. there's a lot of flu about: AROUND, in circulation, in existence, current, going on, prevailing, prevalent, happening, in the air, abroad.


So, these must give us more knowledges about 'about'


Sorry, I think I should make some sentences to support this thread....

Here we go:
1. About few weeks ago, I went to the cinema with my friends.
2. Miss English was about to go out with her boyfriend when the phone rang.
3. This thread is about how we use 'about' in sentences examples so Miss English could helps us improve in English.
4. So, what are we learn about next?
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #22 on: 07 October 2008, 10:46:55 AM »
Although this doesn't really go with this thread's topic, I don't suppose it would hurt to mend things a little bit here and there.

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1. About few weeks ago, I went to the cinema with my friends.
The quantifier 'few' can be correctly used this way to give a negative connotation, or with an article 'a' (as in 'a few') to give a positive connotation.  And it is to be noted that the latter use is more common in neutral sentences.

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3. This thread is about how we use 'about' in sentences examples so Miss English could helps us improve in English.
'Sentences examples' is somewhat dodgy.  A modal verb (could, would, etc) asks that you use the base form of the following verb (help) without the -s.
However, even then, 'could help us improve in English' sounds somewhat ambiguous, with regards to which object is taking which action.  'Could help improve our English' or 'could help us improve our English' should do better.

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4. So, what are we learn about next?
What are we learning about next? <-- The use of present progressive tense can be used to talk about the immediate future.
What are we to learn about next? <-- 'Are to' is also used to talk about the immediate future.

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Can we use about + V-ing?
The progressive form of the verb acts as a noun (gerund) in this format, as in 'Let's talk about banking!'

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #23 on: 13 October 2008, 10:37:52 AM »
So, what are we learn about next? --> so, what are we going to learn next time? (i think this is better 8->)
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #24 on: 13 October 2008, 10:41:40 AM »
i am able to speak english..

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #25 on: 13 October 2008, 10:43:18 AM »
Apostrophes have two uses:

Apostrophes show you that some letters have been taken out of a word to shorten it.
Do not becomes don't.
I will becomes I'll.
Could have becomes could've.
The apostrophe goes where the letters have been removed.
You use apostrophes this way in informal writing. You should not shorten words when you are writing formal letters.
NOTE - sometimes words are shortened in an irregular way. The apostrophe, however, is still used to show where letters are missing.
E.G: Will not becomes won't.



Apostrophes show you that something belongs to something else. To show belonging you add 's
The cat's tail - says that the tail belongs to the cat.
The car's lights - says that the lights belong to the car.
Tony's hair - says that the hair belongs to Tony.

Usually the apostrophe goes before the s.
If the owner already ends in s then the apostrophe goes after the s that is already there. You just need to add an apostrophe. Eg:

The dogs' bowls - says that the bowls belong to some dogs.
The boys' coats - says that the coats belong to some boys.
The cars' wheels - says that the wheels belong to some cars.

Watch out for plurals that don't end in s. Words like men and children don't end in s, but they are talking about lots of people. These words use 's to show possession. E.G:

The men's hats - says that the hats belong to the men.
The women's house - says that the house belongs to the women.
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #26 on: 13 October 2008, 10:48:07 AM »
So, what are we learn about next? --> so, what are we going to learn next time? (i think this is better 8->)

miss, what happened to this sentence, if we are using about? >> So, what are we learn about next?.. become >> So, what are we learning about next? ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #27 on: 13 October 2008, 11:40:05 AM »
hmm.. just maybe it still sound so strange for me, if we put "next" in this sentence,

what are we learning about next? --> what are we learning about?

don't you think so??
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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« Reply #28 on: 13 October 2008, 12:42:12 PM »
oww.. so... this "next" if i would liked to put in to that sentence, to represent "next step" how to put in this "next" and "about" in one good sentence?
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« Reply #29 on: 13 October 2008, 03:44:43 PM »

hmm.. just maybe it still sound so strange for me, if we put "next" in this sentence,

what are we learning about next? ('next' here shows future condition) --> what are we learning about?(without next become present progressive sentences)

what are we learning about next? --> this is true in grammar but i still feel strange...hohoho...could you explain it to me mush..
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1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #30 on: 13 October 2008, 03:51:52 PM »
what are we learning about next? >> represent what happen next
if we remove that "next" which become :
what are we learning about ?,that sentence become present continous tense.. ;D ;D ;D
or am i wrong? my habit, if discuss one thing too long i'll become lost in no where :)) :))
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« Reply #31 on: 13 October 2008, 04:39:43 PM »
ok, please look at "aposthrophe" , if you have understood the topic please do the exercise in quizzes thread
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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« Reply #32 on: 13 October 2008, 05:37:07 PM »
ok, please look at "aposthrophe" , if you have understood the topic please do the exercise in quizzes thread

that bold one, means?  ??? ???
i've already fill the quizzes << am i right?  ;D ;D

i have to "bongkar-bongkar" my memory , feuh :)) :))

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« Reply #33 on: 15 October 2008, 11:22:32 AM »
What are double negatives?
A double negative happens when you put two negative words together in the same sentence.
If the two negative words are talking about the same thing, they cancel each other out - so the message becomes positive. This is confusing and it is a major mistake if you are in a formal situation (for example, writing a letter or at a job interview).

Examples of negatives:

Negative words Negative verbs
no, not, none
no-one, nothing, nowhere
neither, nobody, never
 doesn't, isn't, wasn't
wouldn't, couldn't, shouldn't
won't, can't, don't
 


If you combine any two of the above words in the same idea, your sentence will be positive (the opposite to what you intended).

Negative + negative = positive. So only use one negative word in a sentence when you want to say that something is negative.
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #34 on: 16 October 2008, 03:40:10 PM »
How to make verbs agree with their subjects
1. What are verbs and subjects?
Verbs are action words -
e.g. eat, sleep, talk, walk, do, buy are all verbs
Subjects are the person or thing who are doing the action of the verb -
e.g.I eat; The dog sleeps; George talks a lot; They walk to work.

The subject of a sentence can be singular (one) or plural (many).
e.g. The computer is old. (singular)
The computers are old. (plural)

2. What is verb-subject agreement?
The verb form can change depending on whether the subject is singular or plural.
e.g. The car park (singular subject) was (verb) full.
The car parks (plural subject) were (verb) full.
In these sentences each of the verbs agrees with its subject. The correct verb form has been used.

The verb must always agree with its subject. Single subject = single verb, plural subject = plural verb.

3. How does this work?
In regular verbs:

 singular plural
First person I like bananas. We like bananas.
Second person you like bananas. you like bananas.
Third person he / she / it likes bananas. they like bananas.


She likes to cycle to work.(correct) / She like to cycle to work.(incorrect)
We like swimming. (correct) / We likes swimming. (incorrect)

Helpful hint: 's' is added to the third person singular. This is the way most regular verbs in the present tense work.
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #35 on: 16 October 2008, 03:40:35 PM »
Problems with verb-subject agreement
Irregular verbs

Not all verbs work in a regular way (see factsheet 1). Some of the most common verbs are irregular.
e.g. be, go, do, have
Verbs and subjects must still agree, but you have to learn and remember the way the irregular ones work.

Note the correct verb form for the third person singular for these irregular verbs:
'to do' = I do - he / she / it does (NOT do)
'to have' = I have - he / she / it has (NOT have)
'to go' = I go - he / she / it goes (NOT go)

e.g. She does karate on Thursdays. They do lots of sparring.
It has soft fur. They have soft hands.
She goes sailing every month. I go every week.


Too many words

Sometimes it's difficult to work out the subject, because there are lots of words between the subject and the verb

e.g.Steve, who has just returned from Australia, does not intend to go back.
(Singular subject, 'Steve' = singular verb)

The children, excited about Father Christmas, went to bed early without complaining.
(Plural subject, 'children' = plural verb)

The best thing on television last night was EastEnders.
(Singular subject, 'thing' = singular verb)
The four Reliances
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #36 on: 16 October 2008, 03:41:04 PM »
Problems with plurals in verb-subject agreement

Sometimes the subject (the person or thing doing the action of the verb) may seem to be plural, because it is a 'collective noun' - a singular (one) noun that groups together many things or people.
e.g. A swarm of bees = 1 swarm, containing many bees
A pack of cards = 1 pack, containing many cards

This is an area of some debate, but as they are treated as a singular unit, collective nouns usually take the singular verb form.
e.g. A herd of elephants was charging towards us.
The class is very noisy today.
My football team is doing really well.


e.g. My colleague and manager were both promoted today.
(Two people = plural subject)
Rupert and Jane are football fans but Colin prefers shopping.
(Two people = plural subject, takes the plural verb 'are'; one person = singular subject, takes the singular verb 'prefers')


e.g. The bag of shopping was too heavy to carry.
(Bag of shopping = singular subject. Lots of shopping, but there's only one bag.)

Remember: if you are unsure which verb form to use, look at the subject carefully. Is the subject singular (one), or plural (many)? A singular subject requires the singular verb form. A plural subject requires the plural verb form.
The four Reliances
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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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« Reply #37 on: 16 October 2008, 03:47:35 PM »

i've already fill the quizzes << am i right?  ;D ;D


wrong...I've already filled the quiz.
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« Reply #38 on: 16 October 2008, 03:54:01 PM »

i've already fill the quizzes << am i right?  ;D ;D


wrong...I've already filled the quiz.

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« Reply #39 on: 16 October 2008, 04:09:03 PM »
Please do the next one..
The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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« Reply #40 on: 28 October 2008, 02:22:53 PM »
Following and writing instructions (grammar)
When you see instructions on signs, or in recipes or DIY manuals they are usually written using the imperative.
The imperative is formed by using the verb [the action word] without 'to' or any noun or pronoun in front of it.
E.G: 'You need to turn left at the Post office' becomes 'Turn left at the post office.'

This type of instruction doesn't say WHO has to follow it.

Here are some examples of instructions written using the imperative:

Sentence
You should not smoke here

Imperative = Don't smoke here

 
You must fix this with glue

I = Fix this with glue

 
You must not run

I = Don't run

 
You will need 300g of flour

I = Take 300g of flour

This type of instruction isn't written as a full sentence. Imperative instructions are often written as a list, you start at the top and you work down. The list may be numbered, or may have bullet points.

Imperative instructions should never be used when you are writing formally, for example in a letter to the bank.

If you see the imperative (E.G: 'Cook for 5 minutes') then you know you are looking at a set of instructions. You can find imperative instructions all over the place, they may be on a microwave meal, on a jar of medicine, or on a tin of paint. Look out for them especially on signs and notices.

The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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« Reply #41 on: 28 October 2008, 02:43:26 PM »
Rules and examples to help you make simple sentences.
To make a sentence you need three things:
1. A sentence is a group of words that makes sense on its own.

Cheese, car, house, table on Tuesday.
This isn't a sentence - it doesn't make sense.

I parked my car next to my house.
This is a sentence. You can understand what it means. It makes sense on its own.

2. When you are writing you need to use the right sentence punctuation.
Using punctuation will show the person who is reading your writing where the sentences begin and end.

A sentence must begin with a capital letter.
A sentence must end with a full-stop (.), a question mark (?), or an exclamation mark (!).
BEWARE! Sometimes people confuse the punctuation to use at the end of a sentence. You can use commas (,), colons (:) or semicolons (;) in your writing, but they should never be used instead of a full-stop.

3. A sentence also needs two kinds of words in it:

A sentence must have a VERB (a doing word).
e.g. like, is, cooking, walked, need.
A sentence must also have a SUBJECT. This is the person, or the thing, that is doing the verb.
e.g. I, Beppe, Tuesday, dog, you, table, the weather,.
Here are some examples of sentences that show you the verbs and the subjects:
Last week Peggy redecorated the pub.
Are you hungry yet?
Martin, be quiet.
Tuesday was very rainy and cold.

Other things to know about sentences:
Sentences can be very short, or very long. There is no correct number of words that should be in a sentence. The length of the sentence depends on what you want to say and the effect you want to get.
BEWARE! If your sentences go on for many lines, make sure that you haven't really put several sentences together as one sentence.

It's important to remember that you don't always need to write in sentences. For example, a shopping list doesn't need sentences, but a job application does.

The four Reliances
1st,rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words;
2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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« Reply #42 on: 03 November 2008, 05:55:51 PM »
Wow, very helpful lessons!

Anyway, I would like to add a bit on 'collective noun.'  Some of you might have become confused at some point on why you might have it on good authority that many people may use both singular and plural verb forms after a collective noun.

Whereas in American English, collective nouns mostly take the singular verb form, in British English, collective nouns can take either, depending on whether the context is referring to the collection as a whole or as individual members.

For instance:
- American English -
Pussycat Dolls is on tv.
- British English -
Spice Girls are on telly.
The girlsband has won numerous awards.
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #43 on: 09 February 2009, 07:40:30 PM »
i'm unable to open your heart
it's all only about time.
saya hanya pemula yg masih perlu banyak belajar
klo ada salah kata mohon di tegur dan dimaafkan
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« Reply #44 on: 15 February 2009, 10:21:19 AM »
Gerund

-ing forms

When -ing forms are used like nouns, they are often called gerunds.

Smoking is injurious to health.
I like shooting.

Grammar notes
Note that a gerund is used like a noun. But when there is a noun which has a similar meaning to an -ing form, the noun is preferred.

We are waiting for his arrival. (NOT We are waiting for his arriving.)

Forms of the gerund
Note the structure of present, perfect, passive and negative –ing forms.

I like shooting. (present)
He does not like being seen in her company. (passive)
She loves being looked at. (passive)
He was charged with having committed arson. (perfect)
He complained of having been tortured by the police. (perfect passive)
Not knowing what to do, she went home. (negative)
A gerund can be the subject, object, object of a preposition or complement of a verb.

Flying makes me sick. (subject)

Trespassing is prohibited. (subject)

We don't allow smoking in our house. (object)

My favourite activity is reading. (complement)
Our mistake was trusting him. (complement)

I don’t believe in buying wine as an investment. (object of a preposition)
Gerund with its own object
A gerund can have its own object.

Compare:

Smoking is injurious to health.

Smoking cigarettes is injurious to health. (The noun cigarette is the object of the gerund smoking.)

I love reading.

I love reading novels. (Novels is the object of reading)

Killing foxes is a horrible pastime.
I love driving a fast car.
But note that when an –ing form is used with an article, it cannot usually have a direct object. Instead, we can use an of-structure.

The killing of foxes is a horrible pastime. (NOT The killing foxes …)
The smoking of cigarettes is injurious to health. (NOT The smoking cigarettes …)
The climbing of mountains is a good sport. (NOT The climbing mountains …)

Object pronouns before –ing forms
Determiners and possessives are often used with –ing forms.

They insisted on my resigning the post.

Does my smoking annoy you?

I don't mind your coming late.

I hate all this useless arguing.

There is no hope of his arriving on time.

She was angry at John’s trying to lie to her.
In an informal style, it is more common to use object pronouns (like John, me, him, you) instead of possessives (your, his, my, John’s) with –ing forms.

They insisted on me resigning the post.
She was angry at John trying to lie to her.
Object forms are also preferred when the gerund is in the passive form or when the noun denotes a lifeless thing.

We were shocked at President Kennedy being assassinated. (NOT Kennedy’s …)
There is no danger of the roof crashing. (NOT roof’s)
There is no hope of the fog lifting for another hour. (NOT fog’s)
Some verbs (e.g. see, hear, watch, feel) are normally followed by object + -ing form.

I saw him running out of the room. (NOT I saw his …)
It as a preparatory subject
When the subject is a phrase that includes a gerund, 'it' is often used as a preparatory subject to begin the sentence.

It is nice talking to you. (= Talking to you is nice.)

The structure is particularly common with any/no good, any/no use, worth etc.

It is no good your trying to deceive us. (=Your trying to deceive us is no good.)
Is it any good my talking to him?

It is no use trying to convince them.

It is no fun being shot.

Is it worth complaining about his conduct?

It is no use waiting.

Is it worth talking to him?

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2nd,rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher;
3rd,rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation;
And 4th,rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #45 on: 05 August 2009, 04:01:39 PM »
Sorry...
anyone can help me
what is the mean of this sentence :

"The way when stopping instrument for long-range among"

is that mean, a way to stopping the instrument after a long-range using?
or
a way to stopping the instrument for a long-range period?

thank you
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #46 on: 03 December 2009, 08:02:47 PM »
tes

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« Reply #47 on: 03 December 2009, 09:17:18 PM »
Sorry...
anyone can help me
what is the mean of this sentence :

"The way when stopping instrument for long-range among"

is that mean, a way to stopping the instrument after a long-range using?
or
a way to stopping the instrument for a long-range period?

thank you

IMO
there's a way when the instrument is stop 4 long time period..

cmiiw :)

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« Reply #48 on: 04 December 2009, 10:30:30 AM »
alright, thanks ;D
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #49 on: 05 January 2010, 10:08:03 AM »
a i able to be your mate????

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« Reply #50 on: 05 January 2010, 01:10:33 PM »
Am I able to be your mate?

or

Can I be your mate?
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« Reply #51 on: 05 January 2010, 02:14:11 PM »
Am I able to be your mate?

or

Can I be your mate?

would you be my better half ?
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #52 on: 27 August 2010, 10:59:56 AM »
How about capable? is capable include in word "able"?

For example :

i am able to speak three languages
I am capable to speak chinese, english and hokian

So, what's the different?

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« Reply #53 on: 27 August 2010, 07:12:34 PM »
capable |ˈkāpəbəl|
adjective [ predic. ] ( capable of doing something)
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing : I'm quite capable of taking care of myself | the aircraft is capable of flying 5,000 miles nonstop.
• able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent : she looked enthusiastic and capable | a highly capable man.
• open to or admitting of something : the strange events are capable of rational explanation.
• ready or inclined to : children capable of murder.



able |ˈābəl|
adjective ( abler , ablest )
1 [with infinitive ] having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something : he was able to read Greek at the age of eight | he would never be able to afford such a big house.
2 having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence : the dancers were technically very able.
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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #54 on: 27 August 2010, 07:58:53 PM »
How about capable? is capable include in word "able"?

For example :

i am able to speak three languages
I am capable to speak chinese, english and hokian

So, what's the different?

tidak ada bedanya dalam arti
cuman penggunaan grammarnya yang beda..

i am able to speak chinese, english, and hokian
I am capable of speaking chinese, english, and hokian
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« Reply #55 on: 27 August 2010, 08:01:08 PM »
Am I able to be your mate?

or

Can I be your mate?

Am I able to be your mate?  ---> kurang cocok..
No matter how dirty my past is,my future is still spotless

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« Reply #56 on: 27 August 2010, 08:16:30 PM »
How about capable? is capable include in word "able"?

For example :

i am able to speak three languages
I am capable to speak chinese, english and hokian

So, what's the different?

tidak ada bedanya dalam arti
cuman penggunaan grammarnya yang beda..

i am able to speak chinese, english, and hokian
I am capable of speaking chinese, english, and hokian

supaya gak bawel......

I speak three languages....
I speak C E and H.
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« Reply #57 on: 27 August 2010, 08:17:39 PM »
Am I able to be your mate?

or

Can I be your mate?

Am I able to be your mate?  ---> kurang cocok..
Biasanya sihhhhhh

Is it one night, temporary, contract or permanent ? =))
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« Reply #58 on: 30 August 2010, 09:33:52 AM »
Am I able to be your mate?

or

Can I be your mate?

Am I able to be your mate?  ---> kurang cocok..
Biasanya sihhhhhh

Is it one night, temporary, contract or permanent ? =))

OMG how come these two guys are able asked such things each other?

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« Reply #59 on: 30 August 2010, 06:17:56 PM »
Am I able to be your mate?

or

Can I be your mate?

Am I able to be your mate?  ---> kurang cocok..
Biasanya sihhhhhh

Is it one night, temporary, contract or permanent ? =))

OMG how come these two guys are able asked such things each other?

And I wonder whether they are able to do that for the one night, not to mention temporary, contract, or permanent....

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« Reply #60 on: 30 August 2010, 09:50:15 PM »
=))
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« Reply #61 on: 23 February 2011, 08:27:44 AM »
apakah itu USIL dan ISENG dalam bahasa ENglish?

bisakah dikasih defenisi dan contoh kalimat?

thx ya.....
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« Reply #62 on: 23 February 2011, 08:44:50 AM »
=))

kkalau GENIT bahasa englishnya apa ? usagenya gimana? apakah cowok juga bisa genit atau cuma cewek aja?
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« Reply #63 on: 23 February 2011, 09:03:16 AM »
kkalau GENIT bahasa englishnya apa ? usagenya gimana? apakah cowok juga bisa genit atau cuma cewek aja?
flirty, kayanya sama aja sih...
apakah itu USIL dan ISENG dalam bahasa ENglish?

bisakah dikasih defenisi dan contoh kalimat?

thx ya.....
playful bkn ya? ato make fun? ato nosy? hehe...

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Re: Practical English Usage
« Reply #64 on: 20 September 2012, 09:19:39 PM »
Thanks for sharing!!!  ^:)^

 

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