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  1. word choice - Should I use tickets "of", "for" or "to" a concert ...

    I have two tickets for (to) a concert. I have two tickets of a concert. The first is a correct sentence, but the second is wrong. Why can't we use the phrase "tickets of?"

  2. prepositions - Is it in/on or at the wedding? - English Language ...

    As above, it is never correct to say "on the concert". There's also a special idiom, "in concert," used to indicate that a person is performing: Come see Paul McCartney in concert this …

  3. word choice - "Would you mind ___ these plates a wipe [...]?" Why …

    Feb 2, 2017 · First off, you use the phrase "would you mind" with the -ing form of a verb to ask someone politely to do something. The use of "giving" is grammatical in the sentence …

  4. articles - go to a concert vs go to the concert - English Language ...

    If you are going to a particular concert, or you're en route to a particular concert, you should use the definite article (the). We're going to a playground tomorrow.

  5. pronouns - Why is the answer "it" --> 'Mr. Akagi was unable to …

    Nov 26, 2022 · How can the answer in the following test question be "it"? Mr. Akagi was unable to buy tickets for the concert because it/they was sold out.

  6. How do I decide when to use upcoming and when forthcoming?

    Jun 24, 2021 · However, "upcoming" refers to an event, a situation that is going to happen in the near future like a concert, festival, etc. "Forthcoming" usually refers to something/an object …

  7. prepositions - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 16, 2020 · I prefer staying home to going to the concert. I'd prefer to stay home (rather) than (to) go to the concert. Would you please elaborate which one you use? Or, when or where …

  8. interrogatives - How did you like the concert? - English Language ...

    4 You liked the concert how? sounds very unnatural to a typical American. In most cases, the question would immediately identify the questioner as a non-native English speaker. How did …

  9. past tense - I didn't ('go' or 'went') to party? - English Language ...

    May 27, 2015 · I didn't go to (the) party I didn't went to (the) party. After the auxiliary verb DO the main verb must be in the plain form. This is the form you see in the dictionary. It does not have …

  10. grammar - "will start" vs "starts" meaning in this sentence. And …

    Apr 6, 2018 · Concert starts at 6PM sharp! Bring your friends! On the other hand, a safety bulletin might use future tense because it is meant to be conveyed as a matter of fact, and without …