Table of Contents
Is it discuss about or on?
As Mister Micawber said, ‘discuss’ means ‘talk aboutt’. So ‘discuss about’ would mean ‘talk about about’. That’s why no preposition is needed.
Is it speak on or speak to?
Understanding When to Use Speak to or Speak With
| Definition | Example |
|---|---|
| Talk in a language | She speaks French fluently. How many languages does he speak? |
| Give a formal address | The President will speak on TV tonight. I’m speaking against the motion in tomorrow’s debate. |
How do you use speak to in a sentence?
Speak-to sentence example
- He may not have had time to speak to her.
- If you want to speak to an agent, you best leave your number.
- I ended the conversation wondering if it was the last time I’d speak to Daniel Brennan, a stand-up guy.
- She concentrated as hard as she could, listening for his body to speak to her.
Is discussed about correct?
You can discuss something, or you can talk about it, but discuss about is redundant for the reason you identified. But if you want to use the word about, you can have a conversation about, confer about, debate about, or even have a powwow about.
How do you use discuss and talk about?
“ To talk about something” and “to discuss something” mean the same in english. Take a look in the dictionary. Discuss is a transitive verb, which means it always needs a direct object in the sentence. Compare that with the verb “to talk”.
What is difference between speak and talk?
Speak usually only focuses on the person who is producing the words: He spoke about the importance of taking exercise and having a good diet. Talk focuses on a speaker and at least one listener, and can mean ‘have a conversation’: The focus is on the use of words as part of a conversation with someone else.
Can you speak or talk?
The only difference is that speak is more formal than talk. For example, talking to a friend is casual while speaking with your students is more formal and informative. Further, talking is more like striking a conversation (2 ways) while speaking comes from the noun speech, which often means relaying information.
When we use talk and speak?
Speak usually only focuses on the person who is producing the words: He spoke about the importance of taking exercise and having a good diet. Talk focuses on a speaker and at least one listener, and can mean ‘have a conversation’: I hope I can meet you to talk about my plans for the company.
Which is correct speak on a topic or speak about a topic?
Both are grammatically correct. As I see it, speak on a topic enjoys preferred usage, and is especially used when a person is addressing an audience in what you could call one-way communication. At the TED event, he spoke on the topic of preventing memory loss in people as they grow older. Speak about a topic is used in a more casual context.
What is the difference between speak and talk in English grammar?
Both sentences are correct and same in the meaning. The only difference is that speak is more formal than talk. For example, talking to a friend is casual while speaking with your students is more formal and informative.
When to use “to” after the verb “ speak or talk”?
Orthodox English grammer (British Cambridge) suggests to use “to” after the verbs “speak or talk” and is generally known as the correct form of grammer. Grammer is among others, is constantly evolving with time and its adherance to rules is also dimishing and borderline is fading.
Is it correct to talk to or talk to someone?
Talk is always used before ‘to’. ‘ Talk to’ is correct while ‘ talk with ’ is incorrect usage. Example – “Never talk to strangers.”. Speak volumes – something that tells a lot about the topic in hand.