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  1. prepositions - Difference between "with" and "to" - English Language ...

    Jun 7, 2021 · "With" and "to" are very important prepositions in the English language. I know the usage of both prepositions but some points I become stuck with when should I use which prepos...

  2. ''Through'' or ''to''? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jul 3, 2015 · I would like to compare through and to. What is their difference in meaning? Which one is (more) correct (or are both correct)? The context can be found in the two sentences below. Julie …

  3. Usage between "to" and "and" - English Language Learners Stack …

    Sep 24, 2022 · The second sentence is more explicit that buying milk was the purpose for which you went to the mall. You can see this because it makes sense to say "I went to the mall and bought …

  4. "To the extent that" means "if" or "when"?

    May 27, 2024 · Here's the explanation of to the extent of in Cambridge Dictionary: to a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results This meaning makes perfect sense in the following example …

  5. How can I decide when to use “for” + “-ing” or “to” + [infinitive] in a ...

    Jun 16, 2015 · This is a very good explanation of the distinction; I have included it reformatted below: For + -ing: function We use for + the -ing form of a verb to talk about the function of something or …

  6. gerunds - prefer doing vs prefer to do - English Language Learners ...

    Just saw this: "prefer ~ing" / "prefer to infinitive" and I am wondering if there are any differences between "prefer doing" and "prefer to do". I have read a book about gramma...

  7. articles - "it is best" vs. "it is the best" - English Language ...

    Jan 2, 2016 · This is the best car in the garage. We use articles like the and a before nouns, like car. The word "best" is an adjective, and adjectives do not take articles by themselves. Because the noun …

  8. "Are you working today" or "Do you work today?"

    Oct 22, 2024 · Could you please clarify what it is you want to know. Are you asking whether “do you work” might occur in the conversation in the question? Are you asking whether there is some other …

  9. grammar - "will have to'" , "have to" and "have had to" - English ...

    I can’t understand and distinguish the necessity of using “will have to” instead of “have to”. I think both are giving the same meaning and both are giving an indefinite hint of future. For example...

  10. 'to+verb' vs 'to+be+verb-ing' - English Language Learners Stack …

    May 25, 2024 · With action verbs: I go to school in Miami. [present simple] I'm going to school in Miami. [present progressive as future or present situation] I'd like to go to school in Miami. I'd like to be …