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Can we use instead of il y a + duration, Avant+ duration?

Je trouve ce sujet difficile a comprendre.  Chaque fois j'ai répondu c'est la mauvais réponse.  Aimer ou aimer bien, ou aimer beaucoup.  Pouvez-vous expliquer.  Merci.

Hi, 

Thanks,

Martina

Is it right to say "il n'y est pas" for "he is not there"

Instead of “Après s'être levé, William alla prendre sa douche” would it be correct to use the passé composé instead of the passé simple? 

“Après s'être levé, William est allé prendre sa douche”.

Merci

I cannot understand at all what the difference is between the phrases below using plaire. It seems to me both are possible but only one is correct according to Kwiziq:

Ce restaurant nous plait  vs  Ce restaurant plait a nous

Please forgive the lack of accents

I answered the question correctly but it was marked wrong. I paid very close attention to the answer.

Salut, 

thank you in advance to anyone who can help me! I have three questions:

1. Of these three forms which would a French person use the most naturally in speaking and writing?  

2. Is it OK to use "duquel" and "de laquelle" when referring to people and not to things? 

3. If the verb is one which takes a different preposition (not "de") what should we use instead of "dont"? 

Merci beaucoup!