IN? ON? what is difference?

<In? On? I don't know!!>

When composing, and saying, sometims I confused by using the propositions, 'in' and 'on.'
It's so abstract because many people use these words although they are confused by using these words. But they may have difference between themselves.
So, I wanna talk about the difference and proper usages.


IN vs ON

Prepositions are one of the most hated parts of speech. Even experienced writers are sometimes uncomfortable using them. Often people are confused with similar prepositions particularly the prepositions IN and ON.
More often than not, either IN or ON can be grammatically correct.
It entirely depends what you really mean in your statements.

Here are some few guidelines on how to use these two most commonly misused prepositions:
It is advisable to use IN when you are indicating a position for spaces with limitations. IN is used to convey that something is contained or inside. For example,
- The bee is in the beehive.
Alternatively, ON is used to denote a position for surfaces or a position just above or outside an area. Example,
- The book is placed on the table.

IN is used to denote a moment enclosed in time. It is therefore used with other parts of the day, with months, with years, with seasons. Some examples of these are,
- I like to drink coffee in the morning.
- The flowers will bloom in spring.
ON is used with days and dates. Also, it may be used in special parts of the day and special holidays. Distinctively, ON is used when you do not enclose something — time included ñ it is with relative specificity.
- I’ll see you on Friday!
- My retirement is effective on June 23.

ON is used with street names. Conversely, IN is used with names of cities, towns, provinces, states, and countries.
- I’m on Elm street, meet me here Freddie.
- Jiu-jitsu is big in Brazil.
- There are so many celebrities in California!
There are some special considerations of using these two prepositions and it would be best to learn them from experience.


Reference
http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-in-and-on/#ixzz1wL79hUDo

Say? or Tell?

< Which one is correct, 'say' or 'tell' !?!? >

I'm often confused with using the expression 'say or tell.'

I think, so many people who are foreign speakers, not English native speakers, are confused, too. I think it's because of its similiarty. Its meaning is 'talking something to others.' So sometimes, as they don't know what is correct, they may make grammar mistakes although they are native speakers.



In this video, he explained that they are different each other. When I saw video clip about that topic, it became clear when and where they can be used. To me, it can be helpful because he explained very well and easily. This video clip can also help you solve these problems. If you wanna watch the video clip, click on play (like [▶] ) button.










Reference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqA0eEFz7H0&feature=youtube_gdata

A, an or The?

Some Korean students use 'a' or 'an' mixed with 'the.' Sometimes their teacher didn't tell the differences. But they're used in different meanings. Do you know the difference? Here is an information about the dfiference. So if you look the page below, you may know the differences.

Reference
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-determiners-the-a-an.htm

Between 'Verb' and 'Predicate'

In grammar classes, some people use both 'Verb' and 'Predicate.'
But there are differences between 'Verb and 'Predicate.'
So, I wanna talk about the difference.

<Verb and Predicate is similliar. But they have differences.>

Verb vs Predicate

Composing a sentence can be tricky at times with having to make sure that each of its parts are agreeing with each other to make it sensible. There are two main parts of a sentence; the subject, which is usually a noun or a pronoun, and the predicate which usually contains a verb or a verb clause. Although predicates contain verbs, they do not exactly mean the same thing.

A verb is a word which indicates an action or a state of being of the subject of the sentence. It has many forms and can be modified to specify the aspect, mood, tense, voice, person, gender, and number of its subject or object.
There are also several kinds of verbs, namely; transitive and intransitive, auxiliary and lexical, dynamic and stative, finite and infinite, regular and irregular verbs. Verbs have many uses in a sentence, and one of their uses is as part of a clause that makes up the predicate of the sentence.

Here are some examples of verbs used in sentences:
He broke the mirror. (transitive) Joan arrived two hours late. (intransitive)
The dog slept under the tree. (lexical) The dog is sleeping under the tree. (auxiliary)
I love dogs. (finite) Sleeping early is advised to make one’s skin healthy and glowing. (infinite)

A predicate is one of the two main parts of a sentence or word clause which is used to modify the subject, object, and phrases which are governed by the verb. It is used to express something about the subject; its actions, state, and property.

It should always agree with its subject, but it is independent from other parts of the sentence. Predicates are classified according to structure (simple or compound) and morphology (verbal or nominal). Each of them may vary according to the sphere of their uses.


Predicates always need verbs to indicate the action of their subjects. Verbs, on the other hand, can stand on their own as predicates. A sentence with just a subject and a verb can be a complete sentence in itself although a sentence may also contain more than one verb as in the case of predicates with verb clauses.

Here are some examples:
Sarah’s voice is loud. “Sarah’s voice” is the subject and “is loud” is the predicate.
She lives. Here the verb “lives” is the predicate, and the sentence is complete without needing any additional words.
The job was finished early. The predicate in this sentence is the verb clause “was finished early” which contains two verbs, “was” and “finished.”

Summary:

1.A verb is a word which indicates the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence while a predicate is a word or word clause which modifies the subject or object in a sentence.
2.A verb specifies the mood, tense, aspect, voice, person, gender, or number of the subject while a predicate expresses something about the subject.
3.Predicates need verbs to make sense while verbs can be predicates by themselves, or they can be used with other verbs.

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