language discussions from longman website

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I know that (die of = die from) according to Cambridge Dictionary. In Sec 2 Review A, SB page 18, why did you use "from": "fewer people die from common diseases" but on SB page 88, you said "the group almost die of thirst." I ask because we find die ... and both of "from" and "of" are in the choices. So which do we choose?

Sender Mr. Abdou PositionTeacher

The distinction between die of and die from has become blurred in current usage. We use both because both can be used. Where are you seeing this as a multiple choice item? Students should not have to choose between these two prepositions.

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In Sec 2 page 39, "The shirt I am wearing is made ... cotton." According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, the answer is "from".

Sender Mamdouh Sobhi Position Teacher

Both of and from can be used here. Of is actually more common. The LDOCE online has an example: a shirt made of silk. Please see here and the comments for more.

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You should attach a photo ... your application form. (to - from - with - of) My teacher said it is "with". Is it correct? I don't understand the difference between attach to, attach with, and tie to. Please could you explain it?

SenderEman PositionStudent

You attach one thing to something else with string or glue or a nail or paper clip, etc. You can only tie with a piece of rope, string, etc. If you are sending an e-mail, you simply attach something to it. Please search on this website (keyword: attach) for more.

So the right answer here is "to"

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What is the difference between "in time" and "on time"?

Sender maha Position Student

Please see LDOCE, "time" definitions 21 and 28.