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Icelandic2730 questions about English
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- Lets have some fun with Idioms!
Add your choice of idiom, tell us what it means figuratively and literally, , try not to google. Make hay while the sun shines Literally means to make bales of hay whilst the sun is shining Figuratively means to do things whilst you still have time, nothing to do with hay or the sun.
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Cat got your tongue? This idiom is often used humorously when someone is unexpectedly silent or at a loss for words in a situation where they are expected to speak or respond. Figuratively, it is an amusing way of asking why someone is not speaking or is unable to come up with a response. The imagery of a cat stealing or holding someone's tongue implies that the person is unable to speak or is temporarily speechless due to surprise, embarrassment, or being caught off guard. It's a lighthearted expression and not to be taken literally, as cats do not actually steal tongues....hahaha. It's a playful way of teasing someone gently when they find themselves temporarily tongue-tied or unable to find the right words in a situation.
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- Hello tutors, say "Good Morning" in your own native languages.
I want to know how we say good morning in different languages.
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- Can you give examples regarding to 'that' as a noun clause following not verb but noun and adjectiv?
Thank you so much.
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Certainly! Here are some examples of "that" used as a noun clause following a noun or adjective: - The fact that she was late annoyed me. - His belief that he could win the race was admirable. - The idea that we should all work together is a good one. - Her fear that she would fail the exam was unfounded. - The hope that we would have good weather for the picnic was dashed with it started to rain. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
- Is 'that' a Noun Clause or a Relative Clause here? Question below. Thank you so much.
Although the idea that wood can be used as an alternative to glass is exciting, more studies are needed.
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DaniloTeaching English linguistics
Using the term "noun clause" for this type of a subordinate clause is not helpful, but if you are really keen on using it then it is a "noun clause". Relative clauses have a couple very distinctive properties that set them apart from other types of subordinate clauses. The most striking feature of a relative clause is that it has either a wh-pronoun as a clause constituent, or alternatively it has a so-called "gap" in its structure. The clause "Wood can be used as an alternative to glass" doesn't exemplify such features. If the clause is tweaked like: Although the idea he suggested was exciting, more studies are needed, we'll have a relative clause in the noun structure. The clause "He suggested ___" is a typical example of a relative clause.
- Hi, what is more important for students to learn here? Speaking fluently or academic English?
I'm new here, so I'll appreciate your help.
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That would be entirely up to the student, in my humble opinion, I would aim to speak fluently then learn academically,
- Question below. Thank you. ''The good thing about this development is we can get health benefits.''
Is the noun clause 'that' removed after 'is'? Is that correct---> The good thing about his development is that we can get health benefits.
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In some cases, the word "that" can be omitted after the word "is" which is also known as ellipses where the clause is understood or implied but not explicitly stated.
- Question below. Thank you. ''That is when he realized his calling in life was to help others.''
What's the subject of this sentence? What's the function of 'that'? Are That and When Noun Clauses? Is it a correct sentence---> That he realize his calling in life motivated him.
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The sentence is 100% correct. - The subject of the sentence is "he" - "that" and "when" are both subordinate conjunctions "That" introduces a subordinate clause, therefore it does not function as a noun. "When" introduces a adverbial clause, therefore it does not function as a noun either.
