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How Good is Your English? / Hi guys

« on: June 04, 2011, 01:27:12 AM »

When introducing points or topics in sequence it is good style to be consistent in your choice of words. If you use firstly, secondly and so on, lastly fits better than last. On the other hand, if you introduce your first point with first, last at the end is perfectly acceptable.

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You Asked Me This Question / I'll wait for your answers

« on: June 04, 2011, 01:25:14 AM »

Hi, guys,

As I know, past perfect form is used when you describe two past events in different time order. Can I use past perfect to describe a single past event? On the other hand, can I use simple past form on the following sentence: "I lived in the US for three years" providing I no longer live in the US afterwards. I'm having problems defining the difference of these two forms.

I'll wait for your answers. Thanks.