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15 Jun 2012, 06:40
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I am always confusing about when to use amount and when to use number.
Are there any specific rules for "amount" and "number"?
More examples the better, thx~
Also, one more, something like "as being XXX", "having been XXX", is it always awkward? What is the most appropriate situation for those weird expression?
Are there any specific rules for "amount" and "number"?
More examples the better, thx~
Also, one more, something like "as being XXX", "having been XXX", is it always awkward? What is the most appropriate situation for those weird expression?
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15 Jun 2012, 08:01
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Hi,
Just remember this:
Number: countable
Amount: uncountable
Eg: 'the amount of sugar', 'the number of phone calls'.
as being vs. having been.
Both are passive ways of writing sentences.
Eg:
Nina, being a good observer, picked it up at once. -> This is in the present. It says that Nina is a good observer.
Nina, having been a good observer, picked it up at once. -> This signifies that Nina has been a good observer from somewhere in the past up till now. This refers to a time interval and hence, this form, the 'present continuous passive' is used.
Hope it was clear.
Regards,
Shouvik.
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