sábado, 3 de dezembro de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 193 quite (British) really (US)

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Tip of the Day: 193 quite (British) really (US)
Kenneth Beare
From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language

quite (British) really (US)

It is common to use 'quite' in British English and 'really' in American English to mean 'very'.

Example Sentences

British: It's quite hot today. American: It's really hot today.
American: That's really expensive! British: That's quite dear!

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