
word choice - Should I use tickets "of", "for" or "to" a concert ...
I have two tickets for (to) a concert. I have two tickets of a concert. The first is a correct sentence, but the second is wrong. Why can't we use the phrase "tickets of?"
pronouns - Why is the answer "it" --> 'Mr. Akagi was unable to buy ...
Nov 26, 2022 · How can the answer in the following test question be "it"? Mr. Akagi was unable to buy tickets for the concert because it/they was sold out.
grammar - Unless in conditional sentences - English Language Learners ...
Mar 17, 2025 · He couldn't have known about the break-in, since he was on vacation in Tahiti at the time—unless a neighbor sent him a text when they saw his garage door open. We'll miss the concert …
articles - go to a concert vs go to the concert - English Language ...
@stangdon But could this (using the in B) mean "the concert I have recently told you about," as a reminder of their recent talk rather than an attempt to specify the concert itself like what sort of …
prepositions - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jun 16, 2020 · I prefer staying home to going to the concert. I'd prefer to stay home (rather) than (to) go to the concert. Would you please elaborate which one you use? Or, when or where would distinguish …
grammar - "will start" vs "starts" meaning in this sentence. And Which ...
Apr 6, 2018 · Concert starts at 6PM sharp! Bring your friends! On the other hand, a safety bulletin might use future tense because it is meant to be conveyed as a matter of fact, and without emotion: The …
How do I decide when to use upcoming and when forthcoming?
Jun 24, 2021 · Upcoming has only one meaning, but forthcoming has three meanings, only one of which is the same as 'upcoming'. If you study the meanings carefully you should see when you can use …
interrogatives - How did you like the concert? - English Language ...
4 You liked the concert how? sounds very unnatural to a typical American. In most cases, the question would immediately identify the questioner as a non-native English speaker. How did you like the …
prepositions - Is it in/on or at the wedding? - English Language ...
Is it IN the wedding ON the wedding AT the wedding Which one is correct? And how about the words concert? Are they the same?
Why is it 'a ticket _to_ the cinema' but 'a ticket _for_ a/the concert'?
Oct 24, 2018 · So you would generally buy a ticket for the concert, event, movie, bus, train and the like. And you would obtain a ticket to (enter) the cinema, hall, stadium and grounds.