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  1. How should I use the "in-", "im-", "il-", and "ir-" prefixes?

    Consider the following words: impossible; incorrect; impatient; illegal; irregular; The meaning of the prefixes is the same (negation the adverb), but they are still different prefixes....

  2. "I'm in" meaning? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jul 4, 2018 · The expression "I'm in" or "count me in" mean that you wish to be included in a proposed activity. For example: "I'm going to the bar. Anyone else coming?" "Count me in!" I believe the …

  3. prefixes - When to use un-, im-, or in-? - English Language & Usage ...

    Jul 12, 2018 · Prefixes in-, im-, ir-, il- are all forms of the same thing, which to use depends on the beginning of the following word. Of course un- is different.

  4. "Hello, This is" vs "My Name is" or "I am" in self introduction

    Dec 1, 2017 · I am from India and not a native English speaker. I do often hear people introducing themselves like "Hello everyone; This is James" Is it an acceptable form in native English? Usually, I …

  5. "I'm in!" -too casual? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jul 2, 2016 · When you are invited to the party from your boss and would like to join, is it appropriate to say "I'm in"? Does it sound too casual in a business setting? I'd like to know more formal ways of say...

  6. "I'm home" or "I'm at home" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jun 11, 2014 · I think the implication in the expression "I'm home" is that you're home from somewhere. It may, as Mitch says, be that you've just come/gone in, but it doesn't need to be — you can be home …

  7. Does "I'm on it" mean "I'm doing it" or "I'm going to do it"?

    Mar 5, 2018 · According to the Cambridge dictionary, on it means informally doing something that needs to be done, or trying to solve a problem. In my experience it doesn't imply one or the other. In fact, …

  8. 天涯论坛的网址是什么? - 知乎

    注:部分片段由于其他原因发不出来,见谅。我会在文章末尾留下天涯合集地址大家自取,且看且珍惜! 天涯已经登不了了,只剩下个名字, 天涯论坛,是当年为数不多能让上层人和下层人直接对话的平 …

  9. phrase usage - What are the different ways to say "I'm joking ...

    Sep 23, 2022 · I can't recollect if I've ever heard a native speaker say, "I'm joking". The ones I can remember are: I'm messing with ya I'm just messing/goofing around What are the other popular …

  10. "I'm well" vs. "I'm good" vs. "I'm doing well", etc

    Aug 13, 2010 · The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well. [Misunderstood the question.] because well as an adjective which means: in good health …