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Is the following sentence correct and common?
I don't like to take part in a presidential election, [so whenever]* the election [is going to take place,]** I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place - I have to either choose between [bad and worse or increase the chance of the worse one to be elected]***!* "because when" sounds more natural to me in this sentence because you are giving a reason for why you don't like the election.
** This is correct, but I think we would be more likely to say "is going to happen" or "happens".
*** This is difficult to understand. I think you are trying to say too many things in one sentence. Try to break this up into two sentences and it will be easier to write and to understand.
This how I would write your sentences.
I don't like to take part in the presidential election, because when the election happens, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have to choose between a bad candidate and a worse candidate. I have to choose the bad one or increase the chances of the worse one being elected.
Good luck,
Fletcher
0 votedMarch 11, 20172"I had the students read the article". is a complex clause because it is made from two clauses.
(I had (the students read the article)).
"the students read the article" is a complete clause on its own. It has a subject (the students), a predicate (read), and object (the article). It is called an embedded clause because it is inside the clause "I had ...". The verb "had" this these sentence needs a clause as its complement. The structure is something like this:
Subj: I
Verb: had
Complement:
Subj: The students
Verb: read
Obj: the article.
Long story short It is called embedded because it appears inside another clause. Note that a sentence is basically just a clause from the perspective of linguistics. A clause is a group of words that have a subject and predicate.
I hope that helps,
Fletcher
0 votedMarch 11, 20170- I agree with the previous answers. But i'll add the following. "screw up" can be as a verb in a sentence: 1. He screwed up his knee when he fell. (screwed up= messed up = hurt) 2. He screwed his knee up when he fell. but it can also be used as an adjective like phrase: 3. That car is really screwed up (Damaged, ruined) 4. That is really screwed ups (strange, weird, wrong) "Screwed up" has a lot of meanings, but generally it means that something is not the way it should be because of damage or because it's not done the right (correct, or moral) way.0 votedMarch 11, 20171
That is a good question. I have heard different answers. And I think it would depend on your goals.If your goal is to become comfortable speaking and having conversations, then I think a non-native speaker would be OK as long as they have a high enough level in the language (B2 at least???). People who have learned the language may be more aware of difficulties than a native speaker. If the non-native speaker is a speaker of your native language, then they may be able to help you see the differences. The down side is that non-native speakers may not have native like pronunciation or understanding of humor and idioms. Also, they may not have mastered some of the finer points of the grammar of the language. If you really want to learn good pronunciation and intonation/rhythm, then a native speaker would be best because intonation and rhythm is one of most difficult things for language learners to master.
In short, if you want to start speaking and having conversations in your new language, then a non-native speaker is probably fine. If you want to learn good pronunciation, idioms, and the finer points of grammar, then you probably should look for a native speaker.
Best of luck to you!
0 votedMarch 4, 20170Renew learn my English***
I really need renew English, I have not touched it in long long a time. I really to need to start learning now!**
Welcome Communicate with each other. Let's communicate with each other.**** I also speak And Muscovite Russian, Italian Italian, German German, Spanish Spanish……
And:
Welcome Communicate with each other. Let's communicate with each other.****** You could also say "again" instead of "now".
*** You could also say, "Renewing my English"
**** Or "You are welcome to communicate with me" or "Let's practice with each other" or "Let's talk together"
0 votedMarch 4, 20171- As a native English speaker I thought this answer was very helpful (http://english.stackexchange.com/a/17449). In short, located refers to the place something is, where a situation talks more about the place and environment or context. The house is located on Market Street. - physical location The house is well-situated. - refers more to context/environment The house is situated next to a beautiful river. In general you can use located in sentences where you can use situated, but situated cannot always be used in places where you use located. "The house is situated on Market Street" is understandable but a bit odd.0 votedMarch 4, 20171
My best friend
I knew my best friend in high school. I do did not like her. I am a shy and traditional person, but she is a confident and too open person, always walking like a cock.**
It's a destiny, we were arranged to live in the same dormitory. She always followed me and talked to me. I retorted her with a bad temper. We have kept the relationship going for 19 years, and we broke up 3 times and became reconciled 3 times.
We are two different kinds of person people, but I am sure we are the best possible friends for each other. When one of us is in low station down, the another one is always there.
Think god for giving me a friend like that.**: I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "cock" here. That word has multiple meanings, some more negative than others. In any case, we don't usually use this to describe some one's way of walking, but i think it is actually quite good. Just be aware that it has multiple meanings and could be offensive in some situations.
Good work!
0 votedMarch 3, 20171
