What is the difference between 'truck','lorry' and 'van'?
Apr 29, 2020 · A " lorry " is the largest, and may also be a called an articulated lorry or a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). These normally only travel on major roads and carry the largest …
What do you call the attachment point of trailer to a truck?
Nov 21, 2017 · The question seems unambiguous enough, but requires careful reading. It would be clearer if the distinguishing features (large flat horizontal plate, not merely a hook or a …
"the below given sentence" versus "the below sentence given"
The standard order would be sentence given below. Here, below goes with given (I can't decide whether it's an adverb or a complement), so below sentence given is utterly wrong.
"Get out (of)" Vs "get off" the train / taxi / bus
Jan 29, 2017 · While "get off" is certainly the more common answer, "get out" is not necessarily wrong. I've used it many times to describe exiting a train: Please excuse me, I get out at the …
grammar - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Apr 12, 2024 · The two sentences are definitely close in meaning, and in some cases either could be used; but they do have slightly different connotations: "Why did this happen?" is asking for …
"Spare time" or "Spend time" - English Language Learners Stack …
Nov 8, 2020 · I wonder how these two verbs differ in meaning? I know that You spare time for your loved ones, but You spend time with your loved ones. However, it is difficult to distinguish …
"trip on" vs. "trip over" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Apr 3, 2020 · I think there is a complication here because both "tripped on" and "tripped over" can have multiple meanings: "tripped on" can mean either that the mentioned thing was the thing …
When to use 'For' and 'Of' - English Language Learners Stack …
Jan 28, 2016 · Are there certain situations where "for" and "of" may be used interchangeably and still "sound" grammatically correct? Take this for example: With regard to the tribe of (or for) …
"In" and "on": How can I decide which one to use for vehicles?
Examples: In a car, van, etc. On a bus, boat, motorcycle, etc. How can one decide which preposition to use? Is memorization the only way or is there a better way? Note: People …
Is "to wash the dishes" a wrong expression?
Mar 19, 2021 · Is she right? A lorry driver my have to "take a rest" because of his tachograph. However I would say " to have a rest " is the more commonly used phrase or " take a break " …