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We use 'for' with a period of time (e.g., three months, two years). We use 'since' with a specific point in time (e.g., since January). Here, 'three months' is a duration.
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'for the bus' begins with the preposition 'for' and functions as a modifier. Therefore, it is a Prepositional phrase.
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'Disinterested' means impartial, neutral, or unbiased (not influenced by personal advantage). It is often confused with 'uninterested' which means lacking interest or bored.
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Samuel Johnson published 'A Dictionary of the English Language' in 1755. It is considered one of the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language.
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The past participle of 'telecast' is 'telecast' (like cast, broadcast). Therefore, 'will be telecast' is the correct passive form. 'Telecasted' is incorrect.
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Electorate refers to all the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election. In short, it is 'a body of voters'.
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'Animal Farm' is a famous allegorical novella by George Orwell, published in 1945. It satirizes the Russian Revolution and the Soviet Union under Stalin.
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The noun 'alternative' takes the preposition 'to'. So, 'There is no alternative to training' is the correct usage.
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The word 'unique' starts with a consonant sound ('yu'). Therefore, it takes the article 'a', not 'an'. 'Very unique' or 'most unique' is grammatically redundant because unique is absolute.
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'Afford' is the correct verb to express having enough money to pay for something. The phrase 'cannot afford' is standard English for financial inability.