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| Thread ID: 59806 | 2005-07-13 07:30:00 | More English language doubts... | Renmoo (66) | PC World Chat |
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| 371799 | 2005-07-14 03:28:00 | So next time I go for a "p" I'm actually having a "mammalian urea acid expulsion" Wicked!! The things you do when you don't even know you're doing them! |
bartsdadhomer (80) | ||
| 371800 | 2005-07-14 03:37:00 | Just like the flu spreading James. First there is one case, then two, then four, then eight etc etc. Plants proliferate, indeed anything which is copied or grows. Proliferation is the correct word to describe the spread of nuclear weapons technology amongst nations. Or any spread. This forum for example could be said to proliferate Linux by encouraging members to try it. Have another read of Metlas post. :thumbs: So, in another word, proliferation in terms of nuclear weapons means the spreading of usage of nuclear weapons? I think I get it now. Much thanks :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 371801 | 2005-07-14 04:39:00 | So, in another word, proliferation in terms of nuclear weapons means the spreading of usage of nuclear weapons? I think I get it now. Much thanks :) Great. Although not usage, instead it means existence. Proliferation doesn't mean the weapons are used - simply that they either exist or nations have the knowledge and technology to build at least a crude nuclear weapon. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 371802 | 2005-07-14 07:07:00 | Another English enigma: When is the condition I have to use "have had" instead of "have"? For example, "I had my breakfast" and "I have had my breakfast". Are they both right? Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 371803 | 2005-07-14 10:30:00 | You really need someone like Laura to help. Both examples are correct. The "have had" is an example of the Pluperfect Tense, more commonly known as the Past Perfect Tense. Whereas "had" is simply the Past Tense. Also known as the Past Simple Tense. In all honesty I can't remember the rules or explanation but for normal language use you don't really need to worry. It is unlikely you'll misunderstand whichever Tense is used. An intelligent question but in modern usage it doesn't matter. Have a look here owl.english.purdue.edu and here en.wikipedia.org |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 371804 | 2005-07-14 10:44:00 | Buy a book on current English usage, idiom, idioscycrasies etc., like one of these..........www.bestwebbuys.com Will really save you a lot of web time. HTH..........m:D |
mark c (247) | ||
| 371805 | 2005-07-14 11:01:00 | What does "p" means? :waughh: pure menthafedamene or speed... |
plod (107) | ||
| 371806 | 2005-07-14 11:16:00 | pure menthafedamene or speed... Pure methamphetamine. (just a pedantic point) (Never tried it myself and don't want to eithier.) |
mark c (247) | ||
| 371807 | 2005-07-14 11:35:00 | Pure methamphetamine. (just a pedantic point) (Never tried it myself and don't want to eithier.) yes i know, my spelling isn't the greatest at night, usually try a bit harder at work |
plod (107) | ||
| 371808 | 2005-07-14 11:46:00 | That's cool plod. I have trouble with my spoiling sometimes too.....m:D | mark c (247) | ||
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