begin vs. start

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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HI TORSTEN

I m anju from india i got your mail and as per mail i have completed the begin vs. start test where i got 7 out of 10.but still i m not fully sure about start vs begin.i read all the articles you have given in between the text. but any way i like your teaching style.one thing i want to discuss with you that i m sending you two three mails via fourm but you still didn’t me reply so i am also a member of your forum .my user name is manu143 but i m checking it daily it shows me no message.i don’t know what is the procedure so pls can you help me out .

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Dear Anju,

Thanks a lot for telling me your result of the start vs. begin test. 7/10 is a great start so if you take the test again you might get 10/10. The idea of all our tests is for you to take them several times until you get all the question right. By the way, you might want to read How to improve my typing skills?

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dear Torston,

Please, could you explain what’s start off means?

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“start off” usually means to begin with one thing first.

  1. Let me start off by saying hello.

Hope this is helpful. Belles

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Dear Teacher,

Firstly, thank you for answering my previous question :slight_smile: Now, I’d like to ask the next question related to vocabulary usage.

What is the difference between Begin and Start & the difference between Home and House?

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you very much.

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sorry but i not understend leson begin and start i not cant understent questions. I am alots guess. sorry maybe yuo can me explain. thank yuo.

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dear teacher,
i still confuse of using start and begin…i need more simple explaination. many thx :smiley:

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Dear teacher,
can u send me the 6 until 16th lesson?i think i havent got it or i’ve clear the message… now i’m tring to spend my time to follow the course. if u dont mind please send it bac… thankyou for ur kind

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hi torsten! what have you been up to? you know i got kind of confused at using start and begin. but, i got that we use start for giving a sense of suddennes.however i would like you to give me further information about it.

thanks for helping me.

respecfully yours: LEONEL HERRERA

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Herrera, take a look at this: Start or begin?
And HERE is a test with “start” and “begin” - if you follow links called “Click here for Explanation” next to each question in quiz, you’ll also find some helpful posts about the subject.

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:lol:
Hy Torsten. HAY?
I´m great and I´ve just fineshed the exercise Start vs. Begin. :?
I did this exercise and I´ve also listened the audio about Start vs. Begin. :?:
I can´t understand when I must use start and when I must use begin.
Can you help me? :oops:

Thanks a lot.

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Please listen to and read THIS ARTICLE BY ALAN.

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Hi Mister Micawber,

I folowed your advice given to Belacristy. It was very good explanation of ‘start’ and ‘begin’ given by Alan and it was very useful for me.

Hi Belacristy,

Nice to meet you on the Forum. Thank you for your question - it was just in time. I think
Alan’s explanation will help you too.

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Hi Mr torsten I’m lynda the test of “start &begin” was realy defecult for me i wish that you can help me in it . and the text has some defecult words like: (theory_leisure_urgency).
thank you Mr torsten.

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These words have same meaning , but when can I use begin and when can I use start
please , support with examples
Thank you

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Have you followed the link in message #12 earlier in this thread?

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I answer the Start vs. Begin test 5 out of 10
but now I don`t know the difference between starts &begin.
by

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Look again at the test. Did you click on the teacher explanations tab at the side of every question? They give additional explanations.

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I just finished the test start/begin but unfortunately I only answered 6/10 your question. In fact I do not understand about use start/begin. Can you explain them for me. Thank so much

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Read through the above, and let us know if it clarifies things.