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  1. explanation about/on - WordReference Forums

    Jan 14, 2017 · Hello everyone, I have a grammar question with regard to the usage of explanation. I don´t know if the proper preposition to be used after "explanation" is about or on …

  2. explanation or explanations ? | WordReference Forums

    Nov 23, 2009 · Hi, In the following sentence, should I use "explanation" or "explanations"? Sentence1: I needed to tailor explanation(s) to each student. Sentence2: I commented on …

  3. It provides an explanation ¿to/for/of? the problem.

    Sep 2, 2006 · Hello everyone. I would like which of the prepositions to/for/of could be used in the sentence: "It provides an explanation to/for/of the problem" Thank you very much in advance.

  4. explanation of/for | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Jan 10, 2012 · These two sentences are from the Cambridge Online dictionary: Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works? What was her explanation for why she was late? I am …

  5. [Grammar] - Which is correct? Explanation why vs explanation as …

    Mar 20, 2013 · To me "explanation why" seems like an abbreviated version of "explanation as to why", but I would like to know if either is more correct, or both are incorrect in the strictest sense.

  6. Formal Letter Format: How to Write a Formal Letter

    Learn the art of formal letter writing. Discover how to write and properly format your formal letters. Download a free formal letter template, and explore outlines for enquiry and covering letters. …

  7. Agreeing and Disagreeing- So do I, Neither do I, etc

    Jul 6, 2023 · Example: Person 1: "I like tea without sugar" Person 2: "So do I" (so + auxiliary/modal verb + pronoun) This response succinctly conveys that your preference aligns …

  8. How to teach checking and clarifying - UsingEnglish.com

    Jan 30, 2024 · Teaching how to ask for and give confirmation of meaning without sounding rude.

  9. explain about? / explain ? | WordReference Forums

    Aug 16, 2010 · Both are grammatical, but have different meanings. You have seen Owlman's explanation above. 'Explain a word' probably means 'give the meaning of a word', whereas …

  10. How to teach some and any - UsingEnglish.com

    Jun 6, 2023 · This more general explanation that “any means zero or not zero but some means a medium amount” is probably only suitable for learners of Intermediate or even Upper …