English Grammar - Read Mode
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The sentence describes a surprise at a positive greeting. Therefore, the reputation must be negative (querulousness/complaining), and the greeting must be positive (affably/warmly).
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A 'metaphorical' statement is an 'implied' comparison. Unlike a simile, it does not use 'like' or 'as' to compare explicitly.
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When a noun acts as an adjective (Mathematics), it is usually singular. 'Mathematics teachers' is the correct compound noun form.
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'As high as' is the correct idiom to indicate an upper limit or an impressive amount. 'Run as high as' implies the prices can reach that level.
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The phrase 'old enough' places the adjective before 'enough'. 'Not old enough' means the person has not reached the required age.
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The verb 'fail' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb). 'To have passed' is the perfect infinitive, which fits the context of failing to achieve a completed action.
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A 'score' is an old term for the number twenty. Therefore, three score is three times twenty, which equals sixty.
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The causative verb 'make' is followed by the base form of the verb (without 'to'). 'Make the audience listen' is the correct structure.
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An archipelago is a group or chain of islands. Therefore, many islands make up an archipelago.
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'Behave yourself' is a common phrase telling someone to act in a polite and proper way, which is equivalent to showing good manners.