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I hope you all have a enjoyable stay.
I hope you all have an enjoyable stay.
Always use an (NOT a) before a word beginning with a vowel sound: 'an
egg'
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.My husband is doing a MSc in civil engineering.
My husband is doing an MSc in civil engineering.
Use an (NOT a) before an abbreviation that begins with a vowel sound:
'an MSc' an ,em es 'si:/, 'an MP' an ,em 'pi:/.

Sometimes it is difficult to live a honest life.
Sometimes it is difficult to live an honest life.
Use an (NOT a) before words beginning with h when the h is not
pronounced: 'an honour' 'an hour' .

The child had been a deaf since birth.
The child had been deaf since birth
% One of the girls I share with is a British.
One of the girls I share with is British.
Do not use a/an before an adjective (e.g. 'deaf', 'British') unless the
adjective is followed by a noun: 'Her husband is disabled.'
Compare: 'The footbridge cannot be used by the disabled.' (= all people
who are disabled)

These machines are destroying our ability of thinking.
These machines are destroying our ability to think.
ability to do sth (NOT of doing): 'Nobody doubts his ability to get the
job done.' 'We need someone with the ability to work under pressure.'
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2 I want to improve my ability of reading.
I want to improve my reading ability.
reading l writing l teaching l acting ability: 'Her acting ability was
recognized at a very early age.'
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3 I want to improve my ability of English.
I want to improve my ability in English.
ability in a language or subject: 'Sarah has demonstrated considerable
ability in both maths and chemistry.'
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able 1 x One man is able to destroy the whole world.
One man is capable of destroying the whole world.
If someone is able to do something, they can do it and it is not unusual
or surprising if they do it: 'The doctor said that after a few days I'd be
able to get out of bed.' 'Will you be able to play on Saturday?'
If someone is capable of (doing) something, they do not usually do it.
but it is possible for them to do it if they want to: 'I'm sure he's quite
capable of getting here on time, but he can't be bothered.' 'The power
station is capable of generating enough electricity for the whole region.'

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X There are so many places to visit in London that I'm not able to
decide where to go.
There are so many places to visit in London that I can't
decide where to go.
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8 We weren't able to stop laughing.
We couldn't stop laughing.
With verbs of perception (e.g. see, hear, smell) and verbs of the mind
(e.g. understand, decide, remember), we usually use can, can't, etc: 'I
can't hear you. Could you speak a bit louder, please?' 'I think I can smell
something burning.' 'Having met her new boss, I can see why she
doesn't like him.' Note also the phrase can't l couldn't stop ' '

something: 'The book was so fascinating that I couldn't stop
;reading it
See also COULD 1
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% In some countries you are not able to drink until you are 21
In some countries you can't drink until you.are 21.
For actions that are controlled by laws or rules, use can, can't, etc, or be
(not) allowed to: 'Now that they are both sixteen, they can get married.'
'The goalkeeper can touch the ball, but nobody else can.'
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4 X Technology has made them able to grow their own food.
Technology has enabled them to grow their own food.
enable = make someone able to do something: 'This scheme is
designed to enable young people to find work.'
Note also the phrase can't/couldn't stop doing something: 'The book was
so fascinating that I couldn't stop reading it.' See also COULD 1

I was about leaving when the telephone rang.
I was about to leave when the telephone rang.
be about to do sth (NOT doing)
Compare: 'I was just leaving when the telephone rang.'

Since I was small, I've always wanted to go to abroad.
Since I was small, I've always wanted to go abroad.
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I would like to continue my studies in abroad.
I would like to continue my studies abroad.
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go/live/be abroad (WITHOUT to, at, in etc)
The only preposition that is used before abroad is "from": 'She came back
from abroad saying how much she had missed her home and family.'

The company will not accept to buy new machines.
The company will not agree to buy new machines.
You accept someone's advice, opinion, or suggestion BUT you agree (=
say you are willing) to do something. Compare: 'I accepted her
suggestion and agreed to see the doctor that evening.'
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The driver did not accept me to get on the bus.
The driver did not allow me to get on the bus.
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We can't accept a motorway to be built through our town.
We can't allow a motorway to be built through our town.
You allow l permit someone to do something, or let them do it: 'Many
parents do not allow l permit their children to watch violent films.' 'Many
parents do not let their children watch violent films.'

Could you help me look for an accommodation?
Could you help me look for accommodation?
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Accommodations in London are very expensive.
Accommodation in London is very expensive.
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In British English accommodation (= a place to stay or live in) is always
uncountablef 'For the first year we ***id in rented accommodation.' -
In American Enalish both accommodation and accommodations

After the run, I had an ache in my legs.
After the run, my legs were aching.
Ache is usually used either as a verb or in compounds with too%;ear,
head, back, stomach: 'I did some weight training on Monday and my
shoulders have been aching ever since.' 'That radio of yours is giving me
a headache.'
Compare: 'After the run, I had pains in my legs.'

He refused to accept responsibility for his acts.
He refused to accept responsibility for his actions.
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The noun act is usually used when you want to comment on a particular
thing that someone has done: 'It was an act of great courage.' 'These
cowardly terrorist acts bring death and suffering to the innocent.'
When you are talking about someone's general behaviour, use actions:
'You can't be blamed for your parents' actions.' 'Her words and actions
have not gone unnoticed.'

It is difficult to forgive those responsible for actions of terrorism.
It is difficult to forgive those responsible for acts of
terrorism.
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Blackmail is the action of trying to obtain money from someone
by threatening to expose them.
Blackmail is the act of trying to obtain money from someone
by threatening to expose them.
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an/the act of (doing) sth (NOT action): 'Such acts of violence will not
be tolhe erated.' 'For some people, the very act of talking to a doctor can
help them to feel better.'

Although the film has its advantages, it also has a serious flaw.
Although the film has its meritslgood points, it also has a
serious flaw.
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advantage = something that puts you in a better position than other
people: 'A healthier lifestyle is just one of the advantages of living in the
country.' 'The main advantage of using word processors is the amount of
time you save.'
merit = a good quality; a strength: 'The merits of the new health
programme are gradually being recognized.' 'We should judge each
application on its own merits.'
Television provides many advantages.
Television provides many benefits.
benefit = a good result which improves your life or situation: 'Belonging
to a union has a number of important benefits.' 'It's over a month since I
got back from holiday, but I still feel the benefit.
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What are the advantages in studying in the United States?
What are the advantages of studying in the United States?
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There are many advantages of having your own computer.
There are many advantages to / i n having your own
computer.
the advantagels of (doinglhaving) sfh: 'He described the advantages
of renewing the contract.' 'The advantages of independence soon
became clear.'
there are (several l many etc) advantages to/in (doing l having) sth:
'There are advantages to working in a supermarket.' 'There are clear
advantages to such an approach.' 'Are there any advantages in
appointing coordinators?'

She gave me a good advice. F
She gave me some good advice.
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It is full of good advices on'healthy eating.
It is full of good advice on healthy eating.
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10 advise
Advice is an uncountable noun: 'I could do with some advice.'
Compare: 'She gave me a good piece of advice.'
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1 I asked my lawyer for her advise.
I asked my lawyer for her advice.
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See note at ADVICE 1
2 Nowadays many doctors advise to live in the countryside.
Nowadays many doctors advise living in the countryside.
Nowadays many doctors advise people to live in the
countryside.
advise sb to do sth: 'I advised her to see a lawyer.'
advise doing sth (NOT to do): 'I would advise leaving very early.

I'm at the age of 22.
I'm 22 (years old).
be + NUMBER (+ years old): 'David is almost twelve (years old).'

His age is about fifty-five years old.
He's about fifty-five (years old).
Do not use age and years old together. The usual way of mentioning
someone's age is simply be + NUMBER: 'She'll be sixteen next August.'

Soon you'll be of my age.
Soon you'll be my age.
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8 Although we are at the same age, we have different interests.
Although we are the same age, we have different interests.
be mylyour etc age: 'When I was your age, I was already going out to
work.'
be the same age (as sb): 'Most of my friends are the same , \
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4 In the age of 15, you are allowed to drive a car.
At the age of 15, you are allowed to drive a car. ,
age as me/-r
Phrases with age as their main word usually begin with at &OT in):
'Keeping fit is very important at your age.' 'Some girls get married at a
very young age.' 'She is at the age when she wants to go to school.'
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5 A child in the age of seven or eight needs a little push.
A child of seven or eight needs a little push.
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People in my age spend a lot of time In pubs.
People of my age spend a lot of time in pubs.
noun + of + NUMBER: 'They have aiitlle girl of three and a boy of five.'
noun.+ of + mylyour etc age: 'He is very clever for a boy of his age.' 'A
girl of her age needs someone to play with.'
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14 aged
Note the alternative with aged: 'A child aged seven or eight needs a little
push.'
They have two children in the age of 8 and 12 years.
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They have two children aged 8 and 12.
They have two children, 8 and 12 years of age.
When you mention two ages after a noun, use either of the following:
aged + NUMBER + and + NUMBER: 'two boys aged 12 and 14'
NUMBER + and + NUMBER + years of age: 'two boys, 12 and 14 years
of age'.
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These books are for children at the age of from 4 to 6 years.
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These books are for children aged 4 to 6.
These books are for children between the ages of 4 and 6.
When you mention an age range after a noun, use either aged +
NUMBER + to + NUMBER: 'suitable for children aged seven to eleven'
or between the ages of + NUMBER + and + NUMBER: 'suitable for
children between the ages of seven and eleven'.
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8 See MIDDLE AGE
? Not all aged parents have children to look after them.
Not all elderly parents have children to look after them.
When it means 'very old', aged (pronounced 1 'e1d3:d ) is mainly used in
formal styles, usually in the phrase the aged: 'The poor and the aged are
entitled to free health care.'
The usual word for this meaning is elderly, which also sounds polite:
'The photograph was of an elderly gentleman with a white moustache.'
'The building has been converted into a retirement home for the

Her lifelong aim was to learn how to fly.
Her lifelong ambition was to learn how to fly.

Every alive creature in the sea is affected by pollution.
Every living creature,in the sea is affected by pollution.


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alive = not dead: 'He was very seriously ill and is lucky to be alive.'
living = (1) alive now: 'He has no living relatives.' (2) used to refer to all
creatures and things that live and die: 'Yeast is a living organism and too
much heat or cold can kill it.' 'The ants will eat any living thing that comes
into their path.'
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Our teacher, Mr Collins, is very alive.
Our teacher, Mr Collins, is very lively.
lively =full of energy: 'The Yorkshire Terrier is a lively breed of dog.'

All of us didn't want to go to bed.
None of us wanted to go to bed.
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All companies will not tolerate lazy workers.
No company will tolerate lazy workers.
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We all must try to find a solution to the problem

We must all try to find a solution to the problem.
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We all were delighted when we heard the news. /*
We were all delighted when we heard the news,

I like all the kinds of music.
I like all kinds of music.
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All of children learn to speak naturally.
All children learn to speak naturally.
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All of the young couples need a home of their own.
All young couples need a home of their own.
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For general reference, put all l most/some etc immediately in front of the
noun: 'In Japan most people use chopsticks.'
For specific reference, use all l most/some +of the l these their etc +
noun: 'Most of the Americans I met were very friendly.'

I was very alone at first but then I made some friends.
I was very lonely at first but then I made some friends.
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alone = without other people around you: 'I've thought about getting
married, but I prefer living alone.'
lonely = sad because you are alone and feel that nobody loves you or
cares about you: 'I didn't know anyone in Boston and felt very lonely.'
'Sarah hated the long lonely days in the empty house.'

Children learn a lot by doing things alone.
Children learn a lot by doing things on their own.
on your own = without anyone's help or supervision; independently: 'He
built the car all on his own.'

The war is not over already.
2
The war is not over yet.
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/-( The new shop has not been opened already. /=
The new shop has not been opened yet. /
Instead of using not + already, use not + yet: 'We haven't been paid
yet.' 'The plane hasn't landed yet.'

My immediate ambition is to find somewhere to live.
My immediate aim is to find somewhere to live.
ambition = something very important that you have wanted to do or
achieve for a very long time: 'Sandro's one ambition is to play for Italy in
the World Cup.'
aim = what you hope to achieve when you do something: 'The aim of the
course is to develop the students' writing skills.'

Not many people manage to satisfy their ambitions.
Not many people manage to achieve their ambitions.
achieve your ambition (NOT satisfy, meet, reach, arrive etc): 'He has
achieved his main ambition -to make a name for himself in politics.'

Only small amounts of students will be admitted.
Only small numbers of students will be admitted.
amount of + uncountable noun
number of + plural countable noun
Compare: 'an amount of money', 'a number of coins'

I was lucky and won a big amount of money.
I was lucky and won a large amount of money.

The amount of crime have increased.
The amount of crime has increased.
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A tremendous amount of research have been carried out.
A tremendous amount of research has been carried out.
amount of (singular) + uncountable noun + singular verb
amounts of (plural) + uncountable noun + plural verb
Compare: 'A large amount of money is required.' 'Large amounts of
money are required.'

There is a beautiful and old church in the centre of the town.
There is a beautiful old church in the centre of the town.
Do not use and between two adjectives that come before a noun unless
they describe similar qualities, e.g. 'a red and green umbrella' (two
colours), 'a gold and silver bracelet' (two materials), 'a hunting and
fishing knife' (two functions).

The waiter was made to apologize my father.
The waiter was made to apologize to my father.
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I( He apologized her for the long delay.
He apologized to her for the long delay.
apologize to sb: 'The US has apologized to Britain for the accident that
cost nine lives.'
2 8 She insisted on apologizing

You'll arrive to London at two in the morning.
You'll arrive in London at two in the morning.
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When the train arrived at Munich, he was still asleep.
When the train arrived in Munich, he was still asleep.
arrive l arrival in a country, city etc: 'I'll be arriving in Hong Kong in time
for Chinese New Year.'

1 was treated as if an old friend
I was treated as if I waslwere an old friend.
I was treated like an old friend.
Do not use a noun phrase immediately after as if and as though: 'She
looked at me as iflthough she'd never seen me before.' 'He walked with
difficulty, as iflthough (he were) in pain.' See also WAS

Each week he wrote her three letters, as well as telephoned her.
Each week he wrote her three letters, as well as telephoning
her.
as well as + v-ing: 'Did you realize that, as well as being a dress
designer, she manages a chain of health food shops?'

A lot of athletic reporters write for the magazine.
A lot of athletics reporters write for the magazine.
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The race was organized by the National Athletic Association.
The race was organized by the National Athletics
Association.
athletic = physically strong and good at running, jumping, etc: 'I've never
been very athletic.'
athletics = sports such as running, jumping, and throwing the javelin:
'I've never been very good at athletics.'
The noun athletics (WITH -s) is often used in front of another noun:
'He's been selected for the athletics team.'

He put his hand over my mouth to avoid me to scream.
He put his hand over my mouth to prevent me from
screaming.

These new measures are intended to avoid the spread of the
disease.
These new measures are intended to prevent the spread of
the disease.
These new measures are intended to prevent the disease
from spreading.
avoid (doing) sth = be careful not to do something: 'The best way to, . . ,
lose weight is to avoid eating fatty foods.' 'These ***** are dangerous '
and should be avoided.' 'Try to avoid subjects that can cause offence.'
prevent sblsth (from doing sth) = stop someone or something from
doing something; stop something from happening: 'The wall is supposed
to prevent dogs from getting into the garden.' 'It is hoped that the new
speed limit will help to prevent accidents.'

He is such a nice man that you can't avoid.liking him.
He is such a nice man that you can't help liking him
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I couldn't avoid falling in love with her. ;
I couldn't help falling in love with her.
can't help doing sth = cannot stop yourself from doing something:
'Whenever he tries to sing, I just can't help laughing.'

The Insurance company has offered an award to anyone who
can provrde rnformation about the theft.
The insurance company has offered a reward to anyone
who can provide information about the theft.
award = (1) a prize, certificate, or medal that is given for doing
something very well: 'The award for this year's best actor went to Harry
Cohen.' (2) a sum of money that someone wtns n a court of law: 'Each
survivor of the disaster received an award of $20,000.'
reward = (1) something that you are given by someone who is pleased
by what you have done. 'As a reward for eat~nga ll her dinner, she was
given an ice cream.' (2) a sum of money that someone promises to pay
to the person who provides useful ~nforrnationu, sually in connection with
a crime that has been committed or someth~ngth at has been lost: 'A
reward of $5,000 has been offered for information leading to the recovery
of the necklace

My shoulders were sunburnt badly.
My shoulders were badly sunburnt.
Some were killed and others were injured badly.
Some were killed and others were badly injured. /'2
r,
badly + past participle: 'The other car was badly damaged.'

All the passengers carried their own baggages. "
All the passengers carried their own baggage":\
Baggage is an uncountable noun: 'Baggage must not be left unattended
in the terminal building.' 'How many pieces of baggage do you have?'

I hadn't been in Scotland before.
I hadn't been to Scotland before.
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Have you ever been in California?
(2
Have you ever been to California? <
been in = been living or staying in: 'I've been in Paris since'6e
beginning of June.' 'How long has Wendy been in hospital?'
been to = gone to and come back from; visited: 'l've been to Paris three
times.' 'l've been to the hospital to see Wendy

'Are these gloves belonging to you?' she asked.
'Do these gloves belong to you?' she asked

We need to discover another source of income, beside oil.
We need to discover another source of income, besides oil:\
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We went swimming in the river besides my house.
We went swimming in the river beside my house.
beside = next to: 'She walked over and sat down beside me.' "
besides = in addition to; also: 'Who did you Invite besides Tom and
Maty?' 'Besides tennis, what other games do you play?' 'I'm too old to
apply for the job. Besides, it would mean moving house.'

Beside of the traditional ceremonies, there are also foreign
weddings.
Besides the traditional ceremonies, there are also foreign
weddings.
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Besides of this problem, her husband had lost his job.
Besides this problem, her husband had lost his job.
When you mean 'in addition to', use besides (WITHOUT of):

He is the best surgeon of the hospital.
He is the best surgeon in the hospital.
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It is one of the best theatres of Spain.
It is one of the best theatres in Spain.
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The phrase that follows the best (+ noun) usually begins with in (NOT
of): 'one of the best restaurants in London', 'the best team in the league',
'some of the best students in the class'

We all made our best to see that they enjoyed themselves.
We all did our best to see that they enjoyed themselves.

'You'd better to hurry up,' she shouted'
'You'd better hurry up,' she shouted.
had better (not) do sth (NOT to do): 'You'd

If people want to be healthy, they had better be more careful
about what they eat.
If people want to be healthy, they should be more careful
about what they eat.
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Had better is used in informal styles when you give someone strong
advice about what to do in a particular situation. The situation usually
exists at the moment of speaking and so there is usually a sense of
urgency in the advice: 'You'd better hurry or you'll miss the bus.' 'You'd
better ring your parents -just in case they're worrying about you.'
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To give advice on a general situation or to say that one course of action
is better than another one, use should, ought to or it would be better
to: 'Parents should teach their children to be kind to animals.' 'Rather
than complain and risk upsetting her, it would be better to say nothing

Between all the magazines on the shelves, only one was of any
interest.
Among all the magazines on the shelves, only one was of
any interest.
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He wandered silently between the passengers on the boat.
He wandered silently among the passengers on the boat.
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Between is used when there are people or things on either side of
someone or something: 'The ball went straight between the goalkeeper's
legs.' 'The teacher walked up and down between the rows of desks.'
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'Give me a number between 4 and 14.'
Among (or amongst) is used when (at least three) people or things are
considered as a group or mass: 'I eventually found the photograph
among a pile of old letters.'

Children between three to five go to kindergarten.
Children between three and five go to kindergarten.
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Between June 1987 to March 1990 1 was in France.
From June 1987 to March 1990 1 was in France.
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It will take them between six to eight weeks to finish it.
It will take them between six and eight weeks to finish it.
Use between ... and or from ... to (NOT between ... to).