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Hi,

Is "Bill" meant " William"?

Why the above question is wrong? Your tense is not correctly formed.

Does "Bill" mean "William"?

Or more idiomatically, Is "Bill" short for "William"?

Best wishes, Clive

Thank you Clive,

Why is it my tense that is not correctly formed?

Would you elorbate a little bit more.

Once again thanks

Hi,

It's not clear to me what tense or what voice you are trying to use.

Please rewrite this question as a statement (ie not in the form of a question). Then we can discuss that a little more easily. OK?

Best wishes, Clive

Thank you Clive,

I just don't understand why " Is "Bill' meant 'William'?" not correct. It seemed fine to me but it was wrong. I had no idea why it was wrong.

Just like, "Is he stayed with Jane?" Is it correct to say that?

Is 'Bill' meant 'Willam'? It seemed fine to me, asking with present perfect tense.

Has John stayed with Jane? It seemed fine to me, as

Hi,

I just don't understand why " Is "Bill' meant 'William'?" not correct. It seemed fine to me but it was wrong. I had no idea why it was wrong.

Just like, "Is he stayed with Jane?" Is it correct to say that? No.What tense are you trying to use?

Simple Past = Did he stay with Jane?

Present Perfect =