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'wonder about sth.' vs. 'wonder sth.' | Is "expectancy" the same "expectation"?
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That's the reason I came here #1 (permalink) Sat Jun 24, 2006 4:43 am   That's the reason I came here
 

Hi teachers

Do you think there is any problem in this sentence?
Based on my experience, i think one sentence usually has the same tense. if you argue against it, i want to hear your reasons!

Sharing is the best way of learning

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That's the reason I came here #2 (permalink) Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:24 am   That's the reason I came here
 

Hi,Jupiter!
Sharing is the best way of learning is Ok. In this sentence sharing and learning are gerunds but according to the parts of sentence sharing is subject and learning part of the predicate :D
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That's the reason I came here #3 (permalink) Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:45 am   That's the reason I came here
 

Hi Jupiter

Pamela has pointed out that sharing and learning are gerunds. A gerund is not a "tense", but rather a form of the verb that acts like a noun. Using a gerund both before and after "is" gives your sentence a nice balance.

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