Technically, they could all mean the same thing. 1. I wish I could catch Paul's notice. 2. I wish I could catch Paul's eye. 3. I wish I could catch Paul's attention. Number "2" on my list would be somewhat informal. Number "1" and "3" would be a little more formal.

I'm so scared. I am guessing you are looking for a way to turn "I am" into the contraction: I'm I'm so scared.

In comparison, the use of the word "nor" not "or" is used. She will never be neither important nor famous.

Hi, All of your questions are statements. They are not questions. 1. The countries asked the Middle East to recant the violence. 2. The coach is no expert in drawing since he only sketches. 3. I don't know why he is so intent on pursing this case. 4. The new agenda was detested by most of the politicians. 5. There should be a stricter law regarding slander.

Hi, Try: China Tianjin's House is 15000-20000 per square meter. It is only a simple apartment; however, the expense of just a simple space is much too expensive, here. The average cost of housing in China is....(how you finish this depends on the context of your message.) What are you discussing?

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One small suggestion that differs from Brian's answer. If you are quoting the New York Times, it would be fine to use the phrase "lawyered-up", but it remains a slang/informal way to state that one has ready access to lawyers. The New York Times is not "immune" from slang (or from quoting slang). If you are writing your "own" academic paper, and you are not quoting someone else, do not use it.

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