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 #2 (permalink) Sun Dec 13, 2009 17:31 pm difference between speak and talk |
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Hi Rida,
"Anyway" is the correct word. However, "anyways" is common in the U.S. and Canada as a non-standard expression of the word.
"Speak" and "talk" are similar and can usually be used as synonyms. However, you only "speak" languages, and you can only "talk" nonsense. |
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| #3 (permalink) Sun Dec 13, 2009 17:33 pm difference between speak and talk |
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What is the write word anyway or anyways. Should be the right word.
Do not say or write "anyways"--not ever. The word is "anyway."
The form "anyways" is found in some dialects in the United States, but it is not standard English, and it should never be used in any situation where you want to be considered reasonably well educated.
http://grammartips.homestead.com/anyway.html
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In very general terms speak is formal and talk is informal. In your example I want to speak to you would be a request to discuss something important or serious. You might note that someone who is giving a lecture in a public hall would be introduced as: Today's speaker is the writer, XXXX.
The sentence: I want to talk to you suggests I want to have a chat or conversation with you.
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http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic6972.html
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:59 pm difference between speak and talk |
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| Thank you sir Shannonqcole and miss Milanya. |
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