Miscellaneous.md

Random tips

Here's an assortment of random tips. Maybe they'll link to other sections, some day.

• The slav Smile)))
• Don't call that wizard Gary Potter
• Key vs k values

Let me Explain Something to You

Remember, the object of explain is what is being explained. Let's look at the the errors of Gennady.

- Could you please explain me, have they tried to update the library? 
+ Could you please explain *TO* me *whether they've* tried to update the library.

When Gennady says explain me, that would literally mean explain the existence of Gennady. Perhaps it's a valid question but it seems a bit existential for a discussion about software.

Here's the form:

Explain + CONCEPT + to PERSON or Explain + to PERSON + CONCEPT

So vs Such

Quick tip: So + adjective and such + (a/an) + adjective + noun

"So" can only modify an adjective that isn't attached to a noun.

It's so complicated ✔️ It's so complicated project. ❌ It's such a complicated project. ✔️

Generally, sentences with "such a ADJ" are going to have a "SO ADJ" near equivalence

The country's so beautiful ~= it's such a beautiful country.

Be advised, when the noun is plural, of course don't add the article.

Parrots are such festive birds.

Here's a little easy exercise.