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'deep words' doesn't make sense.
'Highfalutin' has negative connotations, so it is doubtful that anyone would describe someone who uses such words as a 'good speaker'. It usually indicates that they are pompous and pretentious.
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| #3 (permalink) Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:44 am Deep words |
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| Ma'am, I just want to know the negative connotation in this word Highfalutin? |
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| #4 (permalink) Fri Apr 08, 2011 17:26 pm Deep words |
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I have already indicated the negative connotations:
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| It usually indicates that they are pompous and pretentious. |
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| #5 (permalink) Fri Apr 08, 2011 18:03 pm Deep words |
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Hello,
Possibly you mean 'profound words' instead of 'deep words'. I don't quite see why someone who uses profound words would be considered a good speaker, though. I guess they could be a sign of wisdom, for instance.
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| #6 (permalink) Fri Apr 08, 2011 18:13 pm Deep words |
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I agree with all that, Cristina.
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| #7 (permalink) Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:18 am Deep words |
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| Beeesneees wrote: |
I have already indicated the negative connotations:
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| It usually indicates that they are pompous and pretentious. |
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Okay... Thank You so much.. ;) |
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| #8 (permalink) Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:18 am Deep words |
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| Cristina.ro wrote: |
Hello,
Possibly you mean 'profound words' instead of 'deep words'. I don't quite see why someone who uses profound words would be considered a good speaker, though. I guess they could be a sign of wisdom, for instance. |
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Okay.. Thank you. It should be profound..;) |
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| #9 (permalink) Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:21 am Another thing,,, |
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What should be used??
While you are answering your teacher or saying you understand what he/she has said.
is it...
Yes ma'am, I understand!
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Yes ma'am, I understood! |
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| #10 (permalink) Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:22 am Deep words |
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Even though you might have understood a minute or so previously when she was talking, as you are answering at that point, then use the present tense. "I understand"
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| #11 (permalink) Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:14 am Deep words |
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| Beeesneees wrote: |
| Even though you might have understood a minute or so previously when she was talking, as you are answering at that point, then use the present tense. "I understand" |
ahhhh okay, now I know.. Thanks ;) |
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