Collecting

[ngamary]

Dear Teachers,

1) I have a red car.

-Can I say “one” instead of “a”?

2) I sing in the church choir.

-Is this ok to say?

3) My hobby is collecting stamps.

-Why do we add “ing” to “collect” in this sentence?

4) Thanks beforehand.

-This means : Thanks in advacnce.

Thanks a lot.

Ngamary.

[Rusty]

Dear Teachers,

1) I have a red car.

-Can I say “one” instead of “a”?

2) I sing in the church choir.

-Is this ok to say?

3) My hobby is collecting stamps.

-Why do we add “ing” to “collect” in this sentence?

4) Thanks beforehand.

-This means : Thanks in advacnce.

Thanks a lot.

Ngamary.

1) I have a red car.

-Can I say “one” instead of “a”?
If you use "one" you are suggesting that you have more than one car. Example: I have one red car. My other cars are blue and silver.

2) I sing in the church choir.

-Is this ok to say? Yes

3) My hobby is collecting stamps.

-Why do we add “ing” to “collect” in this sentence?
Collecting is a gerund. It is the subject complement of "hobby."

4) Thanks beforehand.

-This means : Thanks in advance.Yes, that is the meaning. "Thanks in advance" is common. I have not heard anyone say, "Thanks beforehand."