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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

After vs. later .etc

Which one is correct ? Please anwser me.

1. after vs. later

Two days later, he came up to me and said " ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "

After two days , he came up to me and said " ~~~~~~~~~~~ "

2. would prefer vs prefer.

what's the difference between " would prefer and prefer " I've noticed that these two are used in a different context. For example, What would you pefer coffee or tea ? Do you prefer summer or winter ?

3. what do you say when you order a coffee at a coffe shop in Canada or the U.S

(starbuck or timhortons) I 've heard " double double please "at a coffee shop . I don't get it

4. What do you say when you buy a movie ticket at a theater ?

Please help me .
  

Top answer

1. Both are correct, with 'after' and 'later' in their proper places. 2.

  • 1.
  • Both are correct, with 'after' and 'later' in their proper places.
  • 2.
  • In general, I prefer chocolate.
  • Given a choice, I would prefer....
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1. Both are correct, with 'after' and 'later' in their proper places.

2. In general, I prefer chocolate. Given a choice, I would prefer.... Very much the same in meaning and usage.

3. Places develop their own codes. I don't know what a 'double double' would be. I always order a "double tall non-fat latte" [double shot, tall (more milk)].

4. One, please; two, ple

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