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  1. articles - go to a concert vs go to the concert - English Language ...

    If you've decided that you're just going to go to any concert that is occurring on a certain day, you should use the indefinite article (a). We're going to a restaurant tomorrow.

  2. pronouns - Why is the answer "it" --> 'Mr. Akagi was unable to buy ...

    Nov 26, 2022 · How can the answer in the following test question be "it"? Mr. Akagi was unable to buy tickets for the concert because it/they was sold out.

  3. word choice - Should I use tickets "of", "for" or "to" a concert ...

    I have two tickets for (to) a concert. I have two tickets of a concert. The first is a correct sentence, but the second is wrong. Why can't we use the phrase "tickets of?"

  4. What is the difference between "I am sorry to miss your concert" & "I ...

    As a native English speaker, I would say, “I’m sorry to miss your concert,” to talk about a future event, and I find this fully grammatical. Also, “Sorry I’m missing your concert,” which feels slightly more casual.

  5. grammar - "will start" vs "starts" meaning in this sentence. And Which ...

    Apr 6, 2018 · Concert starts at 6PM sharp! Bring your friends! On the other hand, a safety bulletin might use future tense because it is meant to be conveyed as a matter of fact, and without emotion: The …

  6. Word for random person from audience who is called to stage during …

    Aug 11, 2019 · At every concert we invite person from the audience to the stage. Every now and then, the invitee will be shy and reluctant to come up on stage but audience support usually wins them …

  7. prepositions - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jun 16, 2020 · I prefer staying home to going to the concert. I'd prefer to stay home (rather) than (to) go to the concert. Would you please elaborate which one you use? Or, when or where would distinguish …

  8. prepositions - Is it in/on or at the wedding? - English Language ...

    As above, it is never correct to say "on the concert". There's also a special idiom, "in concert," used to indicate that a person is performing: Come see Paul McCartney in concert this Tuesday at Center …

  9. How do I decide when to use upcoming and when forthcoming?

    Jun 24, 2021 · Upcoming has only one meaning, but forthcoming has three meanings, only one of which is the same as 'upcoming'. If you study the meanings carefully you should see when you can use …

  10. 'had began’ vs. 'had begun' [closed] - English Language Learners ...

    Apr 20, 2018 · In the short story "In the Eye of the Beholder" by Jeffrey Archer there's a sentence that goes: By the time Gian Lorenzo had began his apprenticeship, Paolo had been appointed captain of …