Dec 5, 2020 · Should I use most simple or simplest to indicate something cannot be more simple? Can I use both? Is one prefered? If simplest - how is that pronounced? (Is the e silent?)

Apr 27, 2021 · As I understand it, Past Simple (the second sentence) is possible here only as the simplest version of Present Perfect (the third sentence), isn't it? But why is Present Perfect more …

Mar 3, 2024 · Instead of "good" you need a different word or phrase. Perhaps the simplest would be "fine". Now since the patient isn't fine now, you should use a past tense "He was fine". But if you are …

Feb 11, 2025 · If I ask my kid to open the window, I'd be likely to say "I had my kid open the window." "I had the window opened" sounds a bit like royalty, who have even the simplest tasks delegated to …

Jan 19, 2018 · I think that's the simplest way to describe the difference between these two words that you can possibly come up with.

Nov 30, 2021 · The adjective " simple " might have many meanings. Some dictionaries say "a simple person is stupid". 8 STUPID [not before noun] someone who is simple is not very intelligent I’m afraid …

Oct 25, 2024 · B is syntactically valid, but idiomatically unlikely because it's a pointlessly complex tense. As is usually the case, when in doubt choose the simplest verb form that makes sense - in this case, …

Jan 5, 2022 · The simplest way to understand the difference between the two words in this context is to define the words as follows False = Not True; while Wrong = Not Right. If a sentence is false, the …

Nov 4, 2015 · " Still " — This is one of its meanings, and probably the simplest word to use here. " Stationary " — This word means the same thing, though it sounds a bit more formal. " Stopped " — …

Aug 3, 2015 · I know I can use "prefer to infinitive" and "prefer ~ing". And when I use "prefer ~ing", we use "to" to compare. I prefer studying at a coffee shop to studying in the library. Then, how ab...