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bobsleigh
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Hello,
Quote:yours pronoun [possessive form of 'you'] 1 used when speaking or writing to one or more people to refer to something that belongs to them or is connected with them That bag of yours weighs a ton. yours
Does the phrase 'that bag of yours' imply that 'you' have two bags at least?
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Hello,
As evening draws near, cool winds begin to blow.
So, it’s cool _?_ the wind.
What are the prepositions appropriate in the blank space?
(self-made question)
My tries:
because of
for
with
Thank you.
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Hello,
As evening draws near, cool winds begin to blow.
So, it’s cool _?_ the wind.
What are the prepositions appropriate in the blank space?
(self-made question)
My tries:
because of
for
with
Thank you.
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dewy-eyed
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rapture
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opposite
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Hello,
Quote:injury noun ( plural injuries) 1 [countable, uncountable] a wound or damage to part of your body caused by an accident or attack … omitted … Beckham has missed several games through injury (= because of injury). COLLOCATIONS ADJECTIVES/NOUN + INJURY … omitted … permanentThe brain can be affected by permanent injury after a serious accident. VERBS … omitted … escape/avoid injuryTwo workmen narrowly escaped injury when a wall collapsed. injury
A. Beckham has missed several games through injury.
B. The brain can be affected by permanent injury after a serious accident.
C. Two workmen narrowly escaped injury when a wall collapsed.
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Q1. Why is the noun 'injury' used as an uncountable noun in sentences A, B and C, respectively?
Q2. Do the following sentences work or not?
1. Beckham has missed several games through an injury.
2. Beckham has missed several games through injuries.
3. The brain can be affected by a permanent injury after a serious accident.
4. The brain can be affected by permanent injuries after a serious accident.
5. Two workmen narrowly escaped an injury when a wall collapsed.
6. Two workmen narrowly escaped injuries when a wall collapsed.
Thank you.
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