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3. Elementary

Today's topics include: -bribery -the meaning of "sober" -British black cabs

When to use "have", and when to use "of"?

OF shows possession.

He is a friend of mine.

FROM shows the origin of something.

This orange comes from Spain.

-Have you read the works of Shakespeare. -These words come from Shakespeare.

I already have a tv, I don't really need another one.

possessive "have"

I have one of those already. I already have one of those.

I have already seen the movie.

auxiliary verb

What does bribery mean?

Bribery refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty.

He bribed the policeman, so that he wouldn't go to prison.

bribery

But we have Plenty and live well nevertheless; tho' by being soberer we might be richer.

soberer

Sober usually means giving up something addictive. It can also mean serious/unfunny.

In this context it means, they live with less luxury.

But we have Plenty and live well nevertheless; tho' by being soberer we might be richer.

Should I watch movies with or without subtitles?

What is happening with the streamers? Why are there fewer than there used to be?

What is furry dance?

A traditional event that takes place in May each year in Helston, a small town in Cornwall, England. People dance through the streets and into some of the houses.

Are the sirens different in the UK?

sirens

Why are English taxis black? Do people still use them?

black cabs

"I like to play" or "I like playing"?

I like to play - US English I like playing - UK English

How to use a comma with "if" and "however"?

I will visit the Tower if I go to London.

But, if what I’m saying is incorrect, feel free to correct me.

If I go to New York, I will go to the theatre. However, if I go to London, I will not go to the theatre.

Actor - Actress Waiter - Waitress Host - Hostess

heir - heiress

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When to use "have", and when to use "of"?

OF shows possession.

He is a friend of mine.

FROM shows the origin of something.

This orange comes from Spain.

-Have you read the works of Shakespeare. -These words come from Shakespeare.

I already have a tv, I don't really need another one.

I have one of those already. I already have one of those.

I have already seen the movie.

What does bribery mean?

Bribery refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty.

He bribed the policeman, so that he wouldn't go to prison.

bribery

But we have Plenty and live well nevertheless; tho' by being soberer we might be richer.

soberer

Sober usually means giving up something addictive. It can also mean serious/unfunny.

In this context it means, they live with less luxury.

But we have Plenty and live well nevertheless; tho' by being soberer we might be richer.

Should I watch movies with or without subtitles?

What is happening with the streamers? Why are there fewer than there used to be?

What is furry dance?

​A traditional event that takes place in May each year in Helston, a small town in Cornwall, England. People dance through the streets and into some of the houses.

Are the sirens different in the UK?

sirens

Why are English taxis black? Do people still use them?

black cabs

"I like to play" or "I like playing"?

I like to play - US English I like playing - UK English

How to use a comma with "if" and "however"?

I will visit the Tower if I go to London.

But, if what I’m saying is incorrect, feel free to correct me.

If I go to New York, I will go to the theatre. However, if I go to London, I will not go to the theatre.

Actor - Actress Waiter - Waitress Host - Hostess

heir - heiress

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A traditional event that takes place in May each year in Helston, a small town in Cornwall, England. People dance through the streets and into some of the houses.