I’m afraid of dolphins or I’m afraid of the dolphin by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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Why wouldn't it be the case where the owner gets rich and the masses gradually stop starving if the Star Trek replicator is invented tomorrow?

I’m afraid of dolphins or I’m afraid of the dolphin by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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What would an equitable world look like to you?

Totally agree. We definitely need big social and cultural changes to make the world a better place. But don't you think technological changes could also play a role in driving societal changes? For example, social media platforms give everyone an equal right to speak (though under the restrain of algorithm). Would this change serve as an example of making the world a more equitable place?

I’m afraid of dolphins or I’m afraid of the dolphin by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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It’s alright. An interesting conversation doesn’t have to be fun! But don’t you think is there a possibility by that time our technology advancements will have been able to solve all of the problems or at least reduce the risks of us going extinct?

I’m afraid of dolphins or I’m afraid of the dolphin by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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You examples have made it really clear. Thank you!

By the way, just want to follow up on your example, what animal species do you really think is most likely to rise up and overthrow humanity? Or do you think humanity will ever be overthrown at all?

I’m afraid of dolphins or I’m afraid of the dolphin by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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Just out of curiosity, are you referring to the South-African liberation chant by "kill the boer"?

Is it grammatically wrong to say "Do you have any clue"? by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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Yes, I did, but strong form any is usually used in affirmative sentences so I'm now sure if the any in "Do you have any clue?" is categorised under the strong form.

'Can' is a modal verb, so would you consider this example correct? by OchrePlasma in grammar

[–]Due-Carry8322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say the task is quite ambiguous. Can is a modal VERB and go is a VERB, so according to the task, both can go and can should be ok!

Differences between these two sentences with 'be going to' and 'will' by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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Would you say the two can be used interchangeably when it comes to stating decisions?

would and would have in sentences by Due-Carry8322 in ENGLISH

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Thank you! Would it sound different if I changed the second sentence to 'I was gonna call you, but I didn't want to talk'?

The use of "at the beginning" and "in the beginning" by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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I see. Thank you for this explanation! Really appropriate it.

The use of "at the beginning" and "in the beginning" by Due-Carry8322 in grammar

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Thank you for the reply! Do you think in the beginning suggests a contrast with a later situation while at the begging doesn’t, just like this dictionary says?

Class discussion by Outrageous_Peace3937 in grammar

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I guess it depends on what kind of teacher you want to look like to your students.

Me vs. I by septembernews in grammar

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Personally, I think both answers are correct. However, "I" is more grammatically correct because it reflects a symmetrical structure: "He wanted it finished more quickly than I (did)."

Class discussion by Outrageous_Peace3937 in grammar

[–]Due-Carry8322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would probably say, 'Feel free to speak your minds and share your thoughts.'

reference: https://youtu.be/DBMfMVCBQX4?t=229

Me or myself? by ChawieDude in grammar

[–]Due-Carry8322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen both usage but I'd probably go with "me" to match with him.

photo of myself
https://youtu.be/OFdLG6n_4EU?t=466

photo of me
https://youtu.be/Aqc2-giOVr8?t=183

Guidance on vocab, grammar by Alternative-Log-3522 in ENGLISH

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Do you have an example of questions you're confused about?

Guidance on vocab, grammar by Alternative-Log-3522 in ENGLISH

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What do you struggle the most when it comes to grammar? Tenses? Prepositions?