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Mrs Tanga
Ok well I havent heard of that one before, it would be intersting to hear you talk
posted by
Lanetay
on October 6, 2006 at 7:04 AM
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I am actually Afrikaans speaking...
Hope the people reading this will not change there minds about me... for lots of people do not like Afrikaans speaking people.
Mrs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on October 6, 2006 at 4:11 AM
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MRs Tanga
what language do you speak?
posted by
Lanetay
on October 5, 2006 at 1:19 PM
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I am confused all the time,... I am not even english speaking!!
MRs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on October 5, 2006 at 11:25 AM
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OFFBEATS
I just type what I think is right and hope no one comments
posted by
Lanetay
on October 4, 2006 at 6:57 AM
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lilane
Yep sometimes (most times) these words can really toss me around...I usually ask my ex husband because he is an excellent source of information...
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Offy
on October 4, 2006 at 6:55 AM
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terpgirl30
I am going to have to study this one, but thanks you are the only one that tried to help me
posted by
Lanetay
on October 4, 2006 at 6:53 AM
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This is like anything else. You teach yourself tricks.
First, affect/effect. Generally this is the best way to think of it: You can substitute the word "change" in places where you should put the word "then." Something has an "effect" on you. (With the substitution: Something is causing a change on you.) The effect of the program isn't known just yet. (Now, substitute. "The changes from the program are not yet known as of yet.)
There is a case whereby effect is going to function as a verb. You'll see this crop up when a person is trying to speak very formally. It is just one of those oddball American English rules in which you just have to memorize it. For the record, here's an example: "We all have the ability to effect change."
Otherwise the word begins with "a" and functions as a verb. It's very straightforward: "The way I dress affects the way I feel. Again, think substitution. If you can substitute the
Then/Than. This is an easy one...but, of course, that's an easy thing for me to say, right? Trust me, Lilane, no matter how much you've studied, there is at least one thing you will get stuck on. In this case, you know yours which puts you ahead of the tame.
Have you ever heard the phrase "An if/then statement"? If you eat a lot, then you will gain wait. It alludes to something that will happen, an action. "If you are kind, then good things will come back to you." When I memorize these kinds of things, I keep a catch phrase like one of the above in my mind. Then when I have to use the word, I substitute to see if it makes sense using the substituted phrase. It should. If it doesn't, odds are you are using the wrong one.
Than. This is used to COMPARE THINGS. A Rottweiler will cause more damage than a Poodle. If you can substitute the "greater than" sign (> )in the sentence, and it makes sense, you have the right form. "I worry more about crime than I do about weeds in my front yard." Crime > than weeds in importance for me. See the substitution.
I hope that helps.
Kim
I did this after 4 am, having not be asleep yet, so if something doesn't make sense, please ask.
posted by
terpgirl30
on October 4, 2006 at 3:45 AM
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