Words & Wordplay - November 2006

Hi all,
I thank you all for answering my previous question (will or would be a good teacher). I got some clear picture, but still got some doubt. Maybe this is too easy, but I need answer. In my previous question all said there is some condition in the case of second sentence (He says she would be a good teacher). Now please explain me the meaning of these two sentences:

1. Sam says if she is a teacher she will be a good teacher.
2. Sam says if she was a teacher she would be a good a teacher.

What I understand is: we use condition one for probable action in present or future; condition two for action which are contrary to known facts and which we don’t expect to take place in present or future.

Now the girl is not a teacher, but wants to take up that profession; and Sam thinks the girl will be a good teacher in future. Then which sentence is correct: a) Sam says, “She will be a good teacher” or b) Sam says, “She would be good teacher”.

Hope I am clear. Please answer this.

2006-11-20 19:44:18 · 3 answers · asked by samsha 1

whats it mean when someone says i felt your ora

2006-11-20 19:42:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

What type of exercises or drills can help me? And can I get free literature on net?from where?

2006-11-20 19:24:47 · 14 answers · asked by sim 1

Any suggestion will be helpful but the more the better.

2006-11-20 19:18:30 · 13 answers · asked by Kymbo 2

This word is driving me crazy!! I just can't remember what it is!! It usually happens when a ship is out to sea, and the crew take over the captains control. What is it called?

2006-11-20 19:17:46 · 12 answers · asked by boogies97civic 1

Can anybody tell me what is the difference between the following sentences:

1. He says she will be a good teacher.
2. He says she would be a good teacher.

My question is when we should use would with a future meaning. Please explain me whether there is any condition in the second sentence. Thank you all in advance.

2006-11-20 18:46:45 · 7 answers · asked by samsha 1

I am writing a book and I just want as many people to help me out as I can get. I have a character in my book, who is supposed to be an overly sarcastic person and always has something smart to say to everything that she is ever heard from anyone she did not like. Like, I just want something funny to have in my book.
If you have ever watched Rseanne, then you will understand what I mean. darlene is the character I am referring to. I want some original stuff, like on time I saw a girl walk into the bathroom while Darlene was dying her hair and ask her "What are you doing?"
Darlene just raises her foot and says"Interpretive dance."
It was funny, and I am looking for more things to put down and if your smart comment only works with a certain question then just put them both down. I have been working really hard on this, I am just running out of ideas. Please help my demented, yet funny character have more things to say in my book.

2006-11-20 18:42:50 · 12 answers · asked by ContessaVampira 3

2006-11-20 18:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

First to identify this style of prose . . .

2006-11-20 17:52:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-20 17:45:26 · 6 answers · asked by hotstores 1

2006-11-20 17:37:26 · 9 answers · asked by <3 2

I didn’t want to leave my family behind, not when I hadn’t had a chance to tell them how much I loved them.

2006-11-20 17:30:54 · 8 answers · asked by sose k 2

What are some other words I could use in a story besides said?

2006-11-20 17:20:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my parents came home that night I could tell from their ashen faces and swollen eyes that my gut feeling was right.

2006-11-20 17:15:11 · 11 answers · asked by sose k 2

like maybe on a 5 grade reading level what would u do

2006-11-20 17:03:49 · 9 answers · asked by nett 1

i need vocabulary help, please!
any "professional" words for "time pause" (or similar meanings)
thank u so much in advance

2006-11-20 16:48:12 · 9 answers · asked by Laugh-n-fart 3

i could never figure that out so now I'm asking you

2006-11-20 16:25:19 · 1 answers · asked by Evy 2

May three, 2006

its going to be my opening sentence.
My perspective on life changed on May three, 2006.
is that right? or should i put May 3,2006

2006-11-20 16:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by sose k 2

вы настолько интересны, и вы имеете горячие губы

2006-11-20 16:00:27 · 5 answers · asked by mymusic4u4ever 2

2006-11-20 15:30:50 · 8 answers · asked by mangulicious 1

plz help

2006-11-20 15:14:32 · 9 answers · asked by ♥chelsea♥ 3

2006-11-20 14:34:46 · 8 answers · asked by lilangelbabe133 2

Summarize the question.

2006-11-20 14:31:31 · 15 answers · asked by icekey87 4

I've always wondered this...

2006-11-20 14:21:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why wasnt the keyboard made with the letters in alphabetical order?

2006-11-20 14:18:22 · 4 answers · asked by Maria 1

Example:
H house
A
B
I
T
A
T

2006-11-20 14:01:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

A herd of sheep, a school of fish, a ??? of crows?

Thanks! (:

2006-11-20 13:59:58 · 14 answers · asked by Traveler 3

Example:
H house
A
B
I
T
A
T

2006-11-20 13:59:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does this sentence make sense: "I zoomed in my camera lenses"
If not, can you tell me the proper way to say it? Please give it to me grammatically correct.
I am trying to express that I zoomed so I could take a close up photo of something

2006-11-20 13:21:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to find the example of the root word "mis" and ""mit"
example:
emit, mitigate, admit, mission, etc.

give me as many as you can :) thank u

2006-11-20 13:16:57 · 4 answers · asked by Tiffany 1