If I had not watched him, he would have gone without food himself in order

vi. It sounds like because you did watch him go without food. You gave some to him. But the phrase in order to is weird in this sentence.

vii. studying and memorizing are acceptable.

viii. ... have given .... ( to ), the use of to shows a direction.

ix. At that time, all I knew was that he was wrong.

x. preparing and to

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vi. If I had not watched him, he would have gone without food himself in order to feed the refugees.
what is the meaning of it?
He wanted to give his food to the refugees. However, I watched him and would not let him. If I hadn't been watching him, he wouldn't have eaten and the refugees would have had his food. The use of 'himself' shows that the refuge

Nona The Britxi. Once, malaria was a deadly disease. This is especially true of some developing countries.
of => in? Either is ok.

Hi all,

I think people don't usually say '...true of some developing countries' nowadays, right? They just say '...true in some developing countries.' Is it old-fashio

of: (the story) about those countries is true
in: that (it happens) in those countries is true

Different meanings, both valid.

Ah, I think I know what you mean. Thank you for explaining it to me, Clive. ; )

. Once, malaria was a deadly disease. This is especially true of some developing countries.

Am I right that 'once' in here implies that malaria used to be a deadly disease but it is not anymore?

Thank you again.

Best wishes,

PBF

Yes, that's true, which is odd as it conflicts with the use of 'is' instead of 'was'. Well spotted.

I though so. Thanks Nona.

I was wondering when you said 'odd', did you mean that it is a wrong sentence?

Thank y