- word choice - Should I use tickets of, for or to a concert . . .
I have two tickets for (to) a concert I have two tickets of a concert The first is a correct sentence, but the second is wrong Why can't we use the phrase "tickets of?"
- articles - go to a concert vs go to the concert - English Language . . .
@stangdon But could this (using the in B) mean "the concert I have recently told you about," as a reminder of their recent talk rather than an attempt to specify the concert itself like what sort of concert is the concert in question?
- pronouns - Why is the answer it -- gt; Mr. Akagi was unable to buy . . .
How can the answer in the following test question be quot;it quot;? Mr Akagi was unable to buy tickets for the concert because it they was sold out
- prepositions - Is it in on or at the wedding? - English Language . . .
Is it IN the wedding ON the wedding AT the wedding Which one is correct? And how about the words concert? Are they the same?
- grammar - will start vs starts meaning in this sentence. And Which . . .
Concert starts at 6PM sharp! Bring your friends! On the other hand, a safety bulletin might use future tense because it is meant to be conveyed as a matter of fact, and without emotion: The concert will start at 6PM We will make an announcement at 5:50PM informing the attendants of all the fire exits
- interrogatives - How did you like the concert? - English Language . . .
4 You liked the concert how? sounds very unnatural to a typical American In most cases, the question would immediately identify the questioner as a non-native English speaker How did you like the concert? is the correct and typical way to ask the question
- How do I decide when to use upcoming and when forthcoming?
Upcoming has only one meaning, but forthcoming has three meanings, only one of which is the same as 'upcoming' If you study the meanings carefully you should see when you can use either word, and when you cannot
- What is the difference between I am sorry to miss your concert I . . .
As a native English speaker, I would say, “I’m sorry to miss your concert,” to talk about a future event, and I find this fully grammatical Also, “Sorry I’m missing your concert,” which feels slightly more casual
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