Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Boston"
The meaning of "Boston" in various phrases and sentences
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What does Boston tea party mean?
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The Boston Tea Party was an American political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773.[1] The target was the Tea Act of May 10, 1773, which allowed the British East India Company to sell tea from China in American colonies without paying taxes apart from those imposed by the Townshend Acts. American Patriots strongly opposed the taxes in the Townshend Act as a violation of their rights. Protesters, some disguised as American Indians, destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent by the East India Company.
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What does i don't suppose Boston is on the way? mean?
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It means do you pass through boston, or get close to boston when you are traveling somewhere.
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What does How have you been liking Boston? mean?
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It means “do you like Boston?” You would respond with things you enjoy or things you hate.
Synonyms of "Boston" and their differences
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What is the difference between I arrived in Boston and I got to Boston and I hit Boston ?
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I arrived in Boston after a long flight!
I got to Boston around 2 o’clock.
I got to Boston around 2 o’clock.
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What is the difference between I have lived in Boston for three years and I have been living in Boston for three years ?
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no diff
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What is the difference between If you are ever in the Boston area, I would like to see you. and If you are in the Boston area, I would like to see you. ?
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Oh I see. Thank you for your help! It's so helpful. 😀
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What is the difference between I'm going to visit Boston this summer. and I have a plan to visit Boston this summer. ?
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"I'm going to visit Boston this summer" - it's a fact. you WILL do it.
"I have a plan to visit Boston this summer." - it's not fully decided. it means that you're thinking about it but not 100% about actually going. Basically, you might go, but there's no guarantee.
"I have a plan to visit Boston this summer." - it's not fully decided. it means that you're thinking about it but not 100% about actually going. Basically, you might go, but there's no guarantee.
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What is the difference between I heard that Boston is also known for its history. and I've heard that Boston is also known for its history. ?
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Both are grammatically correct and both are natural. In English, they mean the same thing and native speakers say both. It doesn't really matter.
Translations of "Boston"
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How do you say this in English (US)? Boston also engages in many Green projects to keep the city an environment friendly place. With the Green Harbor project they try to use the local resources sustainable and protect the ecosystem // Is sustainable grammatically correct?
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I would edit that as follows: "Boston also engages in many 'Green' projects to keep the city an environmentally friendly place. With the Green Harbors Project, they try to use the local resources in a sustainable manner to protect the ecosystem."
Alternatively, you can use "...they try to use the local resources sustainably to protect the ecosystem."
Alternatively, you can use "...they try to use the local resources sustainably to protect the ecosystem."
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How do you say this in English (US)? Я люблю свою страну, но при этом я хочу жить в Америке, чтобы зарабатывать много денег, работая в Boston Dynamics
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How do you say this in English (US)? He has studying in the Boston University where he got married with Canneta Cost. He studied there on two years and took a medical degree.
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How do you say this in English (US)? Boston
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Other questions about "Boston"
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I will go to Boston for like 6 or 9 months next year and I really would like to know how is everything there
If you’re from Boston please be my friend hahaha
If you’re from Boston please be my friend hahaha
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Boston is a great city! There’s lots of things to do and it’s very safe. We’re doing better than pretty much everywhere else in the United States with handling coronavirus. It’s a fun city. If you come during winter though, it gets extremely windy/cold you need a good jacket/boots/gloves!
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At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department.
How to precisely understand the word ’were’ in the sentence, what’s the grammar? Or what’s the function it plays.
How to precisely understand the word ’were’ in the sentence, what’s the grammar? Or what’s the function it plays.
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‘Were’ is the second person past tense of the verb ‘to be’
Example: you were waiting
Or in a question: were you waiting?
The conjugations for ‘to be’:
I was
You were
He/she was
They were
It doesn’t really make sense in the sentence.
It would be better written like this:
At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year where you switch to the nursing school from another department.
Hope this helps!!
Example: you were waiting
Or in a question: were you waiting?
The conjugations for ‘to be’:
I was
You were
He/she was
They were
It doesn’t really make sense in the sentence.
It would be better written like this:
At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year where you switch to the nursing school from another department.
Hope this helps!!
Q:
The Boston football team won the games 6 times Does this sound natural?
A:
Two things:
•You wouldn’t say “the games” because it doesn’t show what exactly they have won.
•You would say have (alternatively has)
Try this: one
“The Boston football team have won the Super Bowl six times.”
Ps: they are called the patriots.
•You wouldn’t say “the games” because it doesn’t show what exactly they have won.
•You would say have (alternatively has)
Try this: one
“The Boston football team have won the Super Bowl six times.”
Ps: they are called the patriots.
Q:
"I came to Boston for the first time!
On the plain I spent most of the time sleeping, watching TV drama FRIENDS, and listening to the radio.."
Does this sound natural to you ? If not, i'd like you to correct it! Thank you
On the plain I spent most of the time sleeping, watching TV drama FRIENDS, and listening to the radio.."
Does this sound natural to you ? If not, i'd like you to correct it! Thank you
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This sounds pretty good. Here are a few small changes to make it sound more natural.
"I visited Boston for the first time!
On the plane, I spent most of my time sleeping, watching a TV show called "Friends", and listening to the radio."
"I visited Boston for the first time!
On the plane, I spent most of my time sleeping, watching a TV show called "Friends", and listening to the radio."
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He is living in Boston now. Does this sound natural?
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Yes, that's 100% fine as well :)
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