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#2 (permalink) Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:31 am What's been completed? |
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. Sentence A speaks of multiple tasks, while sentence B speaks of just one. Otherwise, there is no real difference in meaning, though A indicates the end of the action ('have been completed' is a verb) while B indicates the condition ('completed' is an adjective). . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach
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#3 (permalink) Tue Jun 26, 2007 14:46 pm What's been completed? |
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Thanks Mr. Micawber. A quick question: I'm looking for a on-line writing teacher who will look over and correct my atrocious grammar, syntax and everything that would help me to become a better writer. Can you recommend some website(s) where I can get a teacher.
Thanks, Wendy |
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Wendy New Member
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#4 (permalink) Tue Jun 26, 2007 22:58 pm What's been completed? |
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. Sorry, I don't know any offhand. Maybe another member does. You can always google a phrase ('writing teacher', 'English writing help', etc. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Torsten Learning Coach

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#6 (permalink) Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:51 am What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed') |
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. Good idea, Torsten! . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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| 'If I would have met' vs 'If I had met' | Expression: "Those simple steps became giant's strides" |