Position of adverbs in passive sentences Which of these sentences is correct? I guess B and C are correct. However, I know an adverb should appear after the auxiliary verb, so A may be correct too. A) Participation figures have steadily been falling since 1970. B) Participation figures have been steadily falling since 1970. C) Participation figures have been falling steadily since 1970. Edits: Thanks to DavidK, I rewrote the sentence A since the word "steadily" was repeated twice.

Strange grammatical structure "To appreciate his work, the audience simply has to indulge the director his solipsism and leave at the theater door it s own presumptions of the world." I know the meaning of the above sentence, why does the writer put "his" after "director"? In grammatical point of view, what is this structure called? Normally, I rewrite the sentence as " the audience has to indulge the solipsism of the director or the director's solipsism.

In any situation, progress requires discussion among people who have contrasting points of view. P2 Part 1: https://www.italki.com/notebook/2992068/entry/931554 This is Part 2: Apart from imposed restrictive conditions, colliding two antithesis opinions doesn't necessarily follow a final result. Were there no system to evaluate or deduct a verdict, it would be no advancements. Two sides of argument should accept a set of standard rules so as to conclude an argument. The best example for such a system is the congress. Representatives express their opinions for resolutions or other cardinal issues in the house of representative where by constitution voting is a culmination after each debate. However, there are other situations defining a progress in terms of dissecting a theory, not necessarily reaching an agreement. For instance, academic sphere invloves a glut of debates and theories to resolve an enigma unknown to all scientists. Therefore, progress will be made between conflicted sides if there is general consensus between participants in the discussion; otherwise, the discussion is futile. Moreover, the two sides embroiled in a discussion should be educated enough in the subject matter and emotionally intellect to make headways. That is to say, a conversation require a balance between intellectual listening and talking. Two sides of a discussion with different social strata would end up a strife rather than reach a conducive conclusion; for example an expert and an obstinate layman with different perspectives and backgrounds will eventually come to a bitter discord. Not to mention the fact that issues that touch upon a person’s core values incite a person’s passion, which in turn, moves any conversation from the realm of reason into that emotion. This type of discussion that leads to squabbling can often delay if not prevent progress altogether. In other words, a mutual comprehension with open attitude to compromise will lead to progress. In conclusion, although a discussion between two opposite sides might be helpful, other respects of the discussion should be taken into account in order to have fruitful results. However, not having an ideal condition to discuss an issue with others is ineluctable. In fact, discussing could be inimical to the ongoing events in certain circumstances.

In any situation, progress requires discussion among people who have contrasting points of view. Part 1 "Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position." It is incontrovertible that ideas flourish in a democratic atmosphere where every voice, dissenting or assenting, has been valued equally. Surely a discussion involving two antithetical sides will yield a better outcome than a one-sided argument. This is conspicuous in quotidian concerns in daily life such as conferring a wife with a husband before buying a new appliance for their house, or teenagers consulting with their parent to choose their future field of study. While this may hold true in a peaceful situation, it is not the case in every situation. Also, this is a multi-faceted subject and other aspects should be considered in order to have a progressive discussion. In a stressful or emergency condition such as operation room, where surgeons should make a split second decision, practitioners do not have enough time to consult with other experts when a patient life is in danger and every second counts. The same goes for a pilot that has to execute a swift maneuver to save an aircraft, even if the co-pilot disagrees. The paucity of time forces a person to act independently based on his or her knowledge and prior experience without further ado and preclude him or her from discussing with anyone else. Furthermore, there is a time that the means to communicate are not available. Thus, leading to measures been taken without argument as a result of lacking requisites. For example, in a battlefield, where situation is unpredictable and extreme, soldiers may lose communication with their commanders. Similarly, a commander could lose communication with his or her upper ranks in hierarchy. Alike to a surgeon, they should tackle unexpected situation regardless of any consultation or affirming. It is evident from this example that not even an agreeing point of view is available, let alone an opposite perspective. Part 2: https://www.italki.com/notebook/2992068/entry/931555

Sports or sporting? I see both of these words are used as adjective, but when should we use them? Is there any difference at all?

Which of these sentences is correct? A) The initial usage for coal and natural gas was 10q and 15q respectively, with the both fuels being equal between 1985 and 1990. B) The initial usage for coal and natural gas was 10q and 15q respectively, with the both fuels equaling between 1985 and 1990. C) The initial usage for coal and natural gas was 10q and 15q respectively, with the both fuels equal between 1985 and 1990. D) The initial usage for coal and natural gas was 10q and 15q respectively, with the both fuels equaled between 1985 and 1990.

tourism industry or tourist industry? Which of these is correct? I see both are used in context.

Where is the suitable place to use the adverb "thereof"? As far as I know, it is used like a pronoun to refer back to what has been mentioned, but I don't hear or see it regularly in native speaker's words. Therefore, it comes to my mind that maybe its usage limit to some subjects or place. Could you please explain it in more detail? I want to use it in my upcoming IELTS exam.

Is there any difference between "in the long term" vs " in the long run"?