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Wynter wrote:

And to take it a step further, the question is bizarre and doesn't work. According to the question, relatives are supposed to live in the same suburban area, which of course is inaccurate. The question itself is problematic.

Actually this may be a valid statement in some cultures/countries. For instance in China there are a lot of little villages named simply [surname]'s Village. Yes, practically every villager is related either by blood or by marriage.

In the above case the question monta posted, which is more of an observation than a supposition, is not as bizarre as it may sound in, say, Canada. :mrgreen:

thtl wrote:

Actually this may be a valid statement in some cultures/countries. For instance in China there are a lot of little villages named simply [surname]'s Village. Yes, practically every villager is related either by blood or by marriage.

In the above case the question monta posted, which is more of an observation than a supposition, is not as bizarre as it may sound in, say, Canada. :mrgreen:

AH TRUE! I never even considered that. But I was always under the impression that Monta lived in America... in which case the statement wouldn't hold any ground.

monta wrote:can i ask a question?

if i was asked to fill the blanks (...) for:

Tony and Gaga lives in the same suburban area but they are not (...)"

which one is correct:
a. related
b. relative

becoz i always remembered it to be relatives instead of relative. so i chose 'related' and my teacher said i was wrong.

i know it's a silly question but i can't seem to get it out of my head. thx b4

....and to add my 2 cents worth I think the question should read:

Tony and Gaga live (not lives) in the same suburban area, but are not related to one another.

or as thtl posted:

the ending should be: but are not relatives.
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OK now I have some catching up to do since I haven't posted in awhile.

@Eve: I hope that you continue to feel better and get rid of your fever completely. :thumbsup: :hug:

@Anime Dad: I am so sorry to hear of your friend Steve's passing at way too young of an age. May he Rest in Peace. :(
I also hope your eldest daughter's mouth heals quickly from her dental surgery.

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@keps: I hope your stomach is feeling better. :hug:

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@K.T. Tran: I hope you are driving safely. :fingerscrossed:

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If I didn't mention you by name...Sorry! I hope all is well with everyone here. :) :hug:

Before i head to work...

:glomp: Enna!

I just realized from Enna's post that we all have some problems going on at the same time. :mrgreen:

Hey girl. :hug:

Wynter wrote:I just realized from Enna's post that we all have some problems going on at the same time. :mrgreen:

As the saying goes "Birds of a feather get on the net together - or something like that." :mrgreen:

Wynter wrote:

And to take it a step further, the question is bizarre and doesn't work. According to the question, relatives are supposed to live in the same suburban area, which of course is inaccurate. The question itself is problematic.

Thats what I thought.

Hi Monta!

You may have relatives who live relatively close by.
But because you live in the same suburban area it doesnt mean you are related.

Hey, Wyn-chan-
Think we better take over that English class? ;)

Hi Enna!! Thanx!!

Enna wrote:

@K.T. Tran: I hope you are driving safely. :fingerscrossed:

Hey Enna. Been a long time.

I am driving safely :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Still working on my driving techniques though :beaten:
Driving in S.F. was like :google: :google: :google: for me :beaten: :beaten:

K.T.Tran wrote:
Still working on my driving techniques though :beaten:
Driving in S.F. was like :google: :google: :google: for me :beaten: :beaten:

I told you should have put that horn on the handlebars man.

Tu_triky wrote:

I told you should have put that horn on the handlebars man.

hahahaha Next time for sure :victory:

K.T.Tran wrote:


hahahaha Next time for sure :victory:

When I drive in the city I make sure the kickstand on my bike is screwed on tight so when I park uphill my bike doesn't roll away.

thtl wrote:

As the saying goes "Birds of a feather get on the net together - or something like that." :mrgreen:

LOL! Nice one.

Eve wrote:Hey, Wyn-chan-
Think we better take over that English class? ;)

:hehe: Just a warning tho, Evie, my spelling is asstrocious.

krim wrote:Before i head to work...

:glomp: Enna!

Back at ya krim! :glomp:

Wynter wrote: I just realized from Enna's post that we all have some problems going on at the same time. :mrgreen:

Hey girl. :hug:

I don't see them as problems. I think of them as some of life's little challenges. We all have them, that 's true! Next year this tme we will have forgotten all about them. :mrgreen: :hug:

Eve wrote:Hi Enna!! Thanx!!

You are welcome Eve. Feel better soon, soon, soon!

K.T.Tran wrote:
Hey Enna. Been a long time.

I am driving safely :mrgreen: :mrgreen: .

Glad to hear that K.T.Tran! :victory: :applaud: Yeah I usually stop by to post a birthday greeting.

Oooh I almost forgot....

@qilver: Good Luck with your dating..online or otherwise. :thumbsup:

@dochira: I hope your new company is treating you well. :thumbsup:

Wynter wrote:

:hehe: Just a warning tho, Evie, my spelling is asstrocious.

How sew? :headscratch: :hehe:

@Enna- I'm trying to keep your positve attitude in mind. :hug:
But it's the second year in a row for pneumonia for me and a much worse case this year which can be kind of discouraging.
Saw the doctor today and she said to be patient, the fever shouldnt last more than another week or so and then about a month before I feel up to much. But I am on the mend so Im psyched! :thumbsup:

@ Keps- Hope youre mending much faster. :patpat:

Wynter wrote:

:hehe: Just a warning tho, Evie, my spelling is asstrocious.

There's no need to draw our attentions to your greatest assets... :mrgreen:

Enna and Eve - thanks for your kind words. :bow:

I wanted to post last night, but was too zonked on codeine. :bleh:

Hey Enna, hope life's not too hectic. I miss your prescence on the boards. :patpat:
And Eve - you've really been throught it this year. I didn't realize you could get pneumonia every year. :shocked: (((hugs)))

Eve wrote:

How sew? :headscratch: :hehe:

You have no idia.

@Enna- I'm trying to keep your positve attitude in mind. :hug:

Along with the positive attitude, keeping it real is also the best thing when sick. At least you didn't waste time being in denial and got checked quick. Second year in a row tho... :sweat: At least you're on the mend![/quote]

thtl wrote:

There's no need to draw our attentions to your greatest assets... :mrgreen:

O, stop associating everything things with my assets. :rofl:

Wynter wrote:

O, stop associating everything things with my assets. :rofl:

Ass you wish, my fair maiden. :mrgreen:

thtl wrote:

Ass you wish, my fair maiden. :mrgreen:

You're assking for it, aren't you?

Wynter wrote:

You're assking for it, aren't you?

Acting a little assertive today, aren't we? :beaten: