Grammar Girl here. The grammar authorities are going to battle it out today. For they all have a different opinion about our topics: the merits of using the word for to mean because, and whether its OK to start a sentence with the word for. Now, gues...
This can be used to practice Count and Non-count nouns in context. When talking about non-count items (such as sugar, water, toothpaste, etc.), it is common to use measure words to indicate how much of the substance you are referring to. Below are a...
A: This parking meter is really confusing. Can you help me figure it out? B: It's just like the old one, but with new stuff added. A: Yeah, OK. B: The first step is deciding on debit or credit card payment, so which one is it? A: I have coins. B: Per...
A: Whoa, I never saw a meter like this before; how do you use it? B: It's simple, once you do it a few times. Do you know how the old one worked? A: I never used a parking meter before. B: So we start out by deciding whether you will use cash or a cr...
A: Excuse me, could you help me figure out how to use this new parking meter? B: Sure, it was confusing for me also. Have you ever used a regular meter? A: Yes, I understood the old one. B: Well, on this one you can use coins or a debit or credit car...
A: I want to know how to buy something from this machine. B: Yeah, the new ones can be tricky. What are you trying to buy? A: I want to buy one of those snack things. B: Are you ready to go? A: I'm clear so far. B: The money goes in the slot over the...
A: I've never seen a machine like this before and need some help. B: Sure, no problem. What are you trying to get? A: I want to buy a drink. B: OK. This machine needs you to use that change machine first to get correct change. A: I've got the correct...
A: I need to go to the ATM. B: So, why dont you? A: I have no idea how to use the ATM. B: What do you mean? A: This will be my first time using an ATM. B: I can help you with that. A: Explain to me how to use it. B: Just put your card into the machin...
A: I have to use the ATM. B: Is there a problem? A: I dont know how to use it. B: What are you talking about? A: I have never used an ATM before. B: I can show you how to use it. A: How do I use it? B: You need to push your card into the machine. A:...
A: I need to use the ATM. B: Whats stopping you? A: Im not sure how. B: I dont understand. A: Ive never used one before. B: I can help you figure it out. A: What do I have to do? B: Slide your card into the machine. A: Then what? B: You need to type...
