Massive English Resource: June 2019

What is really correct, dream come true or dream came true? - Quora

For a dream to "come true" it usually may not have happened yet, meaning it is either being wished upon or anticipated to go to fruition or, it finally has happened in the present tense.

Example 1: I hope my dream will come true. (A dream being hoped or wished or anticipated upon.)

Example 2: My dream has not come true yet.

Example 3: I think your dream will come true!

Example 4: My dream has come true! (In this example it has already happened in the present tense.)

For a dream to have "came true" it has absolutely already happened meaning it is past tense.

Example 1: My dream came true!

Example 2: I wish my dream would have come true sooner!

Example 3: I thought your dream would come true and it really came true!

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How to Get Better At Asking Questions | Grammarly Blog

1. Start with the positives

If you are asking a colleague for something—like an explanation of the database they created—they may take a defensive stance if you don't frame the question with positive affirmations. Instead, try complimenting their project first: "Karla, this database looks fantastic. Could you explain this one section to me in more detail?" This way, you will set yourself up for the answer you want instead of receiving kickback.

2. Define your purpose straightaway

Before you wander over to your coworker's desk and interrupt the eBook they're writing, make sure you fully understand the purpose of your question. If their response is "Why?" or "How come?", you should be able to quickly and painlessly explain the reasons behind your asking.

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Top Internet abbreviations for tweeting and texting

One of the assumptions is that the greater part of abbreviations appeared because teens needed to hide their private chats from parents' eyes. And there are specific examples that confirm it:

PAW (Parents are watching)
PITR (Parent in the room)
PBB (Parent behind back)
POMS (Parent over my shoulder)
KPC (Keeping parents clueless)
PAH (Parent at home).

The craziest thing is that today our parents also use IM abbreviations to chat with their friends. However, sometimes their messages make us blush and even fofl (falling on floor laughing).

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