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 Education › Re: Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do you know" by smuth(op): 2:04pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
SarahGee:"What did you think" refers to your present thought on what happened in the past while "what do you think" refer to your thought on what is currently happening and seek your suggestions. Trust me some presenters sometimes goof with their choice of words. |
| Education › Re: Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do you know" by smuth(op): 1:58pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
BobbyDean:Your answer would be "Yes I know" or "No I don't" instead of "Yes I knew" or "No I didn't" Regards! |
| Education › Re: Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do you know" by smuth(op): 2:48am On Oct 31, 2015 |
luckaz:Instead of saying "...asked her for dance" you should say "...asked her for a dance" However, "...asked her to dance" is more suitable. Please visit this thread for more clarification: https://www.nairaland.com/2703145/difference-between 4 Likes |
| Education › The Difference Between "To" And "For" by smuth(op): 2:41am On Oct 31, 2015 |
The prepositional phrases, "To many people" and "For many people," are grammatically correct. The clause that follows, "dogs are the best friends" is grammatically correct. The sentences are grammatically correct. Is the difference in meaning between “To many people” and “For many people,” dependent on the clause that follows? A different example makes it clearer. "For many people, water is wet [when experiencing water]." "To many people, water is wet [in the view of]." When this distinction is applied to the original sentences, “For many people, dogs are best friends.” means in the experience of many people. “To many people, dogs are best friends.” means in the view of many people. It depends on whether you want to emphasize experience or view. The original sentiment, "A dog is a man's best friend." emphasizes the superiority of a dog over a person as a best friend. Many would agree. Happy Learning! 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: What Oby Ezekwesili Tweeted After Amaechi Was Confirmed As A Minister by smuth(m): 6:03pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
Mutuwa:Kai...the tin pain you no bi small, when people look for an example of mumu your face came up. Congrats to your achievement. You are a very fine specimen for dullardbility. |
| Education › Re: Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do you know" by smuth(op): 1:55pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
Abayor7:Abeg na wetin dey make you laugh now? Shey you wan infect this post with your anti-frontpage virus? Lalasticlala abeg move this thing to front page, abi shey e no dey educative enough? Hehn? 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do you know" by smuth(op): 1:54pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
Karmanaut:Sorry I forgot my glasses... Corrected. Thanks  3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: What Oby Ezekwesili Tweeted After Amaechi Was Confirmed As A Minister by smuth(m): 1:32pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
Mutuwa:I have another song for you: ota mi oni yafoko train ni o kan lese awa ma rin bayi pamurege rin bayi...pamurege rin bayi...pamurege rin bayi. |
| Politics › Re: What Oby Ezekwesili Tweeted After Amaechi Was Confirmed As A Minister by smuth(m): 9:37am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Mutuwa:No need for "own opinion"... just say "their opinion", it's like saying " still yet". it appears you went to Alakuko Community Grammer School. Let me sing you a song: Olodo rabata...oju eja lomo je...o ni ka papa silati lo ma lo. |
| Politics › Re: What Oby Ezekwesili Tweeted After Amaechi Was Confirmed As A Minister by smuth(m): 9:22am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Mutuwa:I give up...your situation is worst than I thought, illiteracy runs in your blood...or maybe you inherited it. #shakes head. |
| Politics › Re: What Oby Ezekwesili Tweeted After Amaechi Was Confirmed As A Minister by smuth(m): 8:37am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Mutuwa:It's just amazing how you keep disgrace yourself in public. Let me school you a little as e bi sey wen dem send you go school na woman yash you dey look...that's why you break F9 record for the whole of West Africa. Pick your phone and go to this website: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/guy guy 2 (gī) n. 1. Informal A man; a fellow. 2. guys Informal Persons of either sex. 3. Chiefly British A person of odd or grotesque appearance or dress. 4. often Guy An effigy of Guy Fawkes paraded through the streets of English towns and burned on Guy Fawkes Day. tr.v. guyed, guy·ing, guys To hold up to ridicule; mock. Now you know the word 'Guy' can also be used for the opposite sex. Olodo sorry Otondo. |
| Politics › Re: Nigeria Economy Collapsing Gradually, 60 CSO's Tell Buhari by smuth(m): 8:08am On Oct 30, 2015 |
switesthart:[b][size=13pt]What economy is crashing? Like seriously? Babe i am not sure you have been listening or reading the news lately? You pointed out that no funds have been released since the inauguration of this government... Chai you fall my hand. Where did you think the government got the money to bail out the states that were owing its workers? The inauguration ceremony? The independent day celebration? The day to day running of the government?.... it's OK to be ignorant and keep it to yourself than come out in public to disgrace yourself. Do you even know the meaning of running a government in auto pilot...the running of a government without ministers is a clear definition and example of that word. Is there a difference between Ameachi and Deizani? both of them face Corruption "allegations", both of them have not been found guilty by any court for their crime, none of them is in jail...the only difference is that one is on a sick bed with cancer while the other is now a Minister. Welcome to Nigerian politics... Don't kill yourself. [/b][/size] 1 Like 1 Share |
| Literature › Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do You Know" by smuth(op): 7:42am On Oct 30, 2015*. Modified: 6:05pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
Knowing can be roughly sub-divided as knowing how to and knowing that. If the question is about knowing how to, then the normal 'rules' apply when deciding on the appropriate tense. Do you know how to make eba? (present tense) When you started school did you know how to tie your shoelaces? (past tense) When knowing means knowing that, then the past tense is used for knowledge that existed in the past: Did you know that she was married when you asked her to dance? You can use the present tense for present knowledge: Do you know that the meeting has been cancelled? However, it is also very common to use the past tense idiomatically to refer to present knowledge. So there is no problem asking: Did you know that the meeting has been cancelled? The past tense is often used when the questioner expects that the listener does not in fact know. For example, see these three questions of "Did you know that ...": Did you know that he's Saraki's son? Did you know that the iPhone 6 is a collector's item? Did You Know That Earth Is Getting Lighter Every Day? Happy Learning! |
| Politics › Re: What Oby Ezekwesili Tweeted After Amaechi Was Confirmed As A Minister by smuth(m): 7:32am On Oct 30, 2015*. Modified: 8:23am On Oct 30, 2015 |
Mutuwa:As e be say you no go school... Make I explain wetin the guy dey talk about...she meant that "the irony of the whole incident that took place in the Senate is that despite the continuous postponement of Ameachi's Ministerial nomination pointing at the corruption petitions and cases hanging on his neck they still went ahead to confirm him a Minister. This is truely a shame on the so called "Elite" known as the Senators". My take on the whole scenario is that the powers that be that Saraki was referring to some days ago are responsible for his problems with the Tribunal, they deliberately did it to tie his hands so that he becomes powerless and grante them their wishes by confirming their "men" as ministers. The next episode will be that Saraki will be cleared of all charges. Welcome to Nigerian politics. 1 Like |
| Education › Difference Between "Did You Know" And "Do you know" by smuth(op): 6:53am On Oct 30, 2015*. Modified: 6:05pm On Oct 30, 2015 |
Knowing can be roughly sub-divided as knowing how to and knowing that. If the question is about knowing how to, then the normal 'rules' apply when deciding on the appropriate tense. Do you know how to make eba? (present tense) When you started school did you know how to tie your shoelaces? (past tense) When knowing means knowing that, then the past tense is used for knowledge that existed in the past: Did you know that she was married when you asked her to dance? You can use the present tense for present knowledge: Do you know that the meeting has been cancelled? However, it is also very common to use the past tense idiomatically to refer to present knowledge. So there is no problem asking: Did you know that the meeting has been cancelled? The past tense is often used when the questioner expects that the listener does not in fact know. For example, see these three questions of "Did you know that ...": Did you know that he's Saraki's son? Did you know that the iPhone 6 is a collector's item? Did You Know That Earth Is Getting Lighter Every Day? Happy Learning! 144 Likes 11 Shares |
| Investment › Did You Know That The Wealthiest Man In History Is A Black African? by smuth(op): 8:50am On Oct 29, 2015*. Modified: 6:40am On Oct 30, 2015 |
His name is Mansa Musa, the king of Timbuktu, Mali - West Africa. who lived between 1280 and 1337. Bill Gates may be the richest man alive. But he's not the richest man in history. In fact, he barely makes the top 10. According to a comparison of wealth across history done by Money, Gates-net worth $78.9 billion-ranked ninth on the list of the richest people of all time, just ahead of Genghis Khan (10th) and just behind Alan Rufus, better known as "Alan the Red" of England, who helped his uncle William the Conqueror in the Norman conquest. Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, America's first billionaire, ranked seventh. But the richest man in history, according to Money, is Mansa Musa, the king of Timbuktu, who lived between 1280 and 1337. Timbuktu was the largest producer of gold at a time when gold was in huge demand, the magazine said. While numbers are scarce, Musa liked his gold-he had a gold staff, gold cup, gold crown and once loaded a caravan of camels with hundreds of pounds of gold. Of course, determining the richest man in history is somewhat subjective. Should the measure be simple inflation-adjusted wealth, or should it be wealth relative to gross domestic product ? Since currency is a fairly modern invention, how should ancient assets be valued? And should it be economic "influence" rather than pure cash? Money used the benchmark of "economic power," comparing an individual's wealth to the country's GDP, using research from Measuring Worth. But previous lists using a similar methodology ranked Rockefeller first in the U.S., with Andrew Carnegie second. But in the new Money list, Carnegie tops Rockefeller. As Money's Jacob Davidson wrote: "The governing rule of lists like these is to not let the perfect become the enemy of good, or at least the enemy of fun." Source: http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/31/richest-man-of-all-time-try-king-of-timbuktu.html http://finance.yahoo.com/news/richest-man-time-try-king-162435152.html http://business.asiaone.com/news/richest-man-all-time-try-king-timbuktu http://time.com/money/3977798/the-10-richest-people-of-all-time/
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| Celebrities › Re: Some World Billionaires, Celebrities Living A Humble Life With Simple Cars. by smuth(m): 3:18pm On Oct 27, 2015 |
Funjosh:[size=13pt]Did you smoke weed this afternoon? Who told you Buhari is not a millionaire and doest spend lavishly? His wife's watch is worth 34,500 pounds, his children school abroad(na why then no school for Nigeria to save cost), he owns a farm, he own houses, he has share in banks...abeg no compare Buhari with those people, na gullible people like you na him Buhari dey deceive...person wey talk sey him get just one million naira before election and now declared 30 millions in his account and asset cannot be trusted.[/size] |
| Crime › Skye Bank: Did Anyone Else Notice This Illegal Deduction From Their Account? by smuth(op): 1:25pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
Hello fellow Nairalanders, I woke up this morning to check my bank account balance and discovered that 4 Naira, yes 4 Naira has been deducted from my account for no reason whatsoever, I know the money seem small but just imaging deducting just 4 Naira from the account of 1 million people and see how it becomes a cool 4 million Naira in someone else's account. Let's use this forum to kick against illegal deductions by banks. Lawyers in the house how do we press charges or file a petition? Buhari must hear this. #Buharimusthearthis. 1 Like |
| Fashion › Re: Unoaku Anyadike Wins Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Pageant 2015 by smuth(m): 10:34pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
[size=13pt]Finally a dark skin lady wins MBGN aside Agbani Darego. Change indeed.[/size] 6 Likes |
| Education › Re: Pained Nigerians On Twitter Demand That Schools Owned By Churches Must Be Free by smuth(m): 9:53pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
Anyss:[size=13pt]So we directly or indirectly pay for the school project... The Ministers/Priests don't build the school from their pocket yet we cannot afford to send our children to the school we have a stake in, sweetheart is their any sense in this? Please tell me if there is. What happened to missionary schools of the past? Modern Christianity indeed...Hmmmm.[/size] 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Pained Nigerians On Twitter Demand That Schools Owned By Churches Must Be Free by smuth(m): 6:01pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
Anyss:My dear my point is not off topic and yes I am a Christian, I only subscribe to the teachings of Jesus Christ and not of some confused pastors and gullible followers. You pointed out that tithes and offerings are for Ministers and Priests when asked the difference between Tithe, Offering and Charity ... So if Ministers/Priests are paid for their labour how is that different from a government official or private employee earning salaries. Can they still come out and boastfully say "they are doing God's work"? Because the way I see it the Church members are the employers while the Ministers/Priests are the employee...They are paid to do their job. Period. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Education › Re: Pained Nigerians On Twitter Demand That Schools Owned By Churches Must Be Free by smuth(m): 4:27pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
Anyss:[size=13pt]So you are saying church members are responsible for paying ministers and Priests salaries, now you agree with me that someone is definitely helping someone.. how would you explain this verse? "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." Hebrews 10:8. [/size] 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Education › Re: Pained Nigerians On Twitter Demand That Schools Owned By Churches Must Be Free by smuth(m): 2:57pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
Anyss:[size=13pt]Oya...tell us the difference between Tithe, Offering and Charity and lets see if it has nothing to do with helping someone.[/size] 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Education › Re: Pained Nigerians On Twitter Demand That Schools Owned By Churches Must Be Free by smuth(m): 2:42pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
Anyss:[size=13pt]Is it not safer to give to the less privileged 'yourself' and feed the poor 'yourself' rather that entrust your hard earned cash on an untrusted pastor that will mismanage your funds by building expensive schools your children cannot afford? Fund a private jet you can never fly in? Which is cheaper and Safer between setting up a video conferencing with other pastors miles away and flying a private jet to have a meeting with them? My people really perish because they lack wisdom or they simply chose to be foolish.[/size] 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Education › Re: Pained Nigerians On Twitter Demand That Schools Owned By Churches Must Be Free by smuth(m): 2:28pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
kristen12:[size=14pt]The poor church members contribute with their offering to fund the school project yet their children cannot attend that same school built by the use of their offering. Our pastors will always tell us that our tithe and offering belongs to God yet they use that same money to build businesses for profit and cannot share the profit with the Church members. If I invest my money I should see a return in investment and if I am giving out a gift I know its a gift. Don't expect me to be happy given my offering yet I cannot afford the school I contributed to build. Many will surely perish as God's judgement will start from the church.[/size] 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Investment › Re: Oando Posts 2014-FY And Q1-2015 Results by smuth(m): 12:37pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
veraponpo:[size=13pt]Weed is definately not good for your brain. what has this trash you posted got to do with the topic? Abi dem use Jonathan swear for you?[/size] |
| Politics › Re: Breaking! Scores Killed In Yola Blast by smuth(m): 10:57pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
[size=13pt]This boko boys remind me of American war films wey those Chinese people no dey die finish...the more you kill them the more dey multiply. Sad thing bi se this one no bi film but real life. God help us. Before election. Jonathan: I cannot sleep because of boko haram. Buhari: Sleeping like a baby, wakes and shout changi.!. After election: Buhari: Chai dis bois no dey hear word fa. Walahi who ask me to contest to be president? I would have just sit at my farm in daura and take care of my cows. Jonathan: Sleeping like a baby, wakes up and smiles. No stress...No worries about Boko haram Now Buhari is feeling the heat...Now he realized the job is not easy. [/size] 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: Jonathan's Legacy Is The Headline In Tanzanian Newspapers (pics) by smuth(m): 3:58pm On Oct 22, 2015 |
prettyboi1:[size=14pt]Dear mumu, was there any time in the history of Nigeria that it was Paradise?...it also took GEJ 5 years to pick up broken pieces from previous governments. Hypocrits always finding ways to praise Buhari and condem GEJ forgetting that the same people that destroyed Nigeria are already finding their way into ASO ROCK. Nigerians will never learn.[/size] |
| Politics › Re: Jonathan's Legacy Is The Headline In Tanzanian Newspapers (pics) by smuth(m): 3:51pm On Oct 22, 2015 |
ISpiksDaTroof:[size=14pt]Gerrarahia, you did this and that with no proof...anybody can claim all you said. Ok now my turn. I invented agege bread...Newspapers had me on their front page for 6 months. Ain't that cool enough?[/size] |
| Romance › Re: This South-African Lady Says All Nigerian Women Are Ugly by smuth(m): 8:44am On Oct 22, 2015 |
SeverusSnape:[size=13pt]Now I understand why Jason Durelo asked if South Africans can speak English...chai see bullet (I take cover) a Nigerian guy will only date that gal if she gat money...else na to tear race.[/size] 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Jonathan's Legacy Is The Headline In Tanzanian Newspapers (pics) by smuth(m): 8:34am On Oct 22, 2015 |
FOR ALL THE APC ZOMBIES. YOUR FATHER AND CHIEF OPERATOR HAILED THE JONATHAN YOU HATED SO MUCH...IF YOU WANT TO BE DELIVERED FROM HATE PLEASE VISIT TB JOSHUA FOR DELIVERANCE. http://businessdayonline.com/2015/05/you-could-have-made-things-difficult-buhari-praises-jonathan/ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/buhari-hails-jonathan-at-au-summit/ |
| Politics › Re: Jonathan's Legacy Is The Headline In Tanzanian Newspapers (pics) by smuth(m): 8:28am On Oct 22, 2015 |
slap1:[size=15pt]Mumu, you suppose chop e-slap for this trash...boko haram started before Jonathan came to power, oh I don forget sey na only APC zombies always dey talk like mumu.[/size] |
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