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Grammar

Includes properly using words and other components to form complete sentences; also inlcludes the various rules associated with forming sentences.

25,461 Questions

Is it correct to say all the children played very nice together?

No. The correct version should read :-

"All the children played very nicelytogether."

What does an correct home address look like?

A correct home address typically includes the street number, street name, apartment or unit number (if applicable), city, state, and zip code. It should be formatted in a way that is easily readable and follows the postal service standards for your country.

Is it correct to say Friday's 3-5pm is fine for me?

Yes, it is correct to say "Friday's 3-5pm is fine for me" to communicate that the suggested time on Friday works for you.

Is As always I look forward to your reply correct?

The sentence "As always, I look forward to your reply" is correct. It is polite and indicates that you are eager to hear back from the person you are communicating with.

Do you say a herd a cows was grazing or were grazing?

Herd is the subject, it's singular, and it takes a singular verb.

A herd of (not a) cows was grazing. "of cows" is a prepositional phrase and can be removed from the sentence with causing grammatical harm. The verb does not conjugate for "cows" because it's not the subject.

A herd was grazing.

A herd of cows was grazing.

Grammatically would you say They are like you and me Or They or like you and I?

"They are like you and me" is the correct response. After the preposition "like", the direct object pronoun is used, not the subject pronoun.

Why you need a grammar?

You need grammar for many reasons. For example, this questions has many grammatical mistakes.

*"You" is a second person pronoun. Though in common, everyday English the reader understands what you wrote, the question is grammatically incorrect. By saying "you," you (the writer of the question) are referring to me (the answerer of the question). Because of this literal interpretation, your question is literally asking me (the answerer) why I need grammar. Therefore, my answer should be a very personal answer about my need for grammar. The vagueness of your question leaves it open for me to go on and on about my love of grammar, my desperate need for it, and every other way I need grammar.

*The lack of a "do" in this question: The question could read: "Why do you need grammar?" (This is ignoring the second person pronoun "you," which I droned on about above.) The way this question is typed does not seem natural and is not correct without the helping verb "do." My recommendation: read the question aloud before posting it.

*The use of the article "a" is not necessary. By using the article, you are implying multiple things. You (again, the proper use of the word "you," as I am referring to you, the writer of this question) are stating that there are multiple types of grammars. "A" grammar implies that there are many forms of "grammar." (Though there are, as there are many languages with differing grammar rules, I feel that it is safe to assume that this meaning was not intended.) You are also being very vague with the use of "a." "A/an" are the nonspecific articles. "The" is a specific article. I could then answer about Spanish or American Sign Language grammar, not knowing which specific grammar you are discussing. My answer would still be correct, but it may not be the answer you were looking for, especially if you were looking for English-language specific examples.

My advice: keep up with your grammar classes. I understand that this question was most likely typed in a hurry, and some of the mistakes are typos. My answer is meant to be sarcastic and a bit humorous. I do not mean to put you down by any means, but rather use the question as a prime example for the need of grammar. Proper grammar is incredibly important for communication. It helps alleviate confusion and also can help indicate the specific tone of a conversation, text, etc.

To put my rant back on myself (and hopefully avoid hurting your feelings), I would like to point out that my answer has many grammatical mistakes as well. I was typing this quickly, so a lack of revision is partly the reason. Another reason is the fact that I was lazy. For example, the use of linking verbs (is, are, was, were, be, being, been, etc), even if not paired with an action verb, is considered passive voice. Passive voice, though technically grammatically correct on paper, counts as lazy and informal grammar. I would make a habit of avoiding using it, though in quick circumstances it helps out. (There is another grammatical mistake: a sentence should not end in a preposition.) There are many other grammatical mistakes in this answer, and I challenge you as an exercise to find them all.

Hope this helps! Good luck with your grammar classes :)

Is it correct grammar to say look what you got?

No, the correct grammar would be "Look at what you got."

How do you get direct deposite?

To set up direct deposit, you'll need to provide your employer with your bank account number and routing number. Your employer will then deposit your paycheck directly into your account on payday. Contact your employer's HR department for the necessary forms and instructions to set up direct deposit.

What is the difference between action and being verbs?

Action verbs express an action that the subject of the sentence is doing, such as "run" or "eat." Being verbs, also known as linking verbs, connect the subject of the sentence to a subject complement, describing a state of being, like "is" or "are."

Is the sentence Rhoda's Crazy grammatically correct?

The sentence "Rhoda's Crazy" is not grammatically correct. It is missing a verb to make a complete sentence.

Is since last 10 years correct grammatically?

'Since the last ten years...' is correct, but is only part of a sentence.

When to use go and goes?

Go over there and I'll call you when ready.

This piece of the jigsaw goes here.

What is the tag question of well come?

Not sure what is meant by 'tag', but it is spelt as one word - Welcome.

Is it correct to say When you get back home tell her to call me?

Yes, it is correct to say 'when you get back home, tell her to call me'. You insert a comma after the word 'home'.

Is it correct grammar to say you and bob?

Correct grammar is Bob and I but most people use causal grammer and you and Bob is OK.

Is it correct to say is Thursday a good time for you?

Yes, For me all days having the mixture of good and bad

What is shan't in full?

shan't is a contraction (meaning two words combined, example won't) and it's full meaning is shall not

Is it grammatically correct to ask 'Is our children learning'?

You would need to use the present indicative plural 'are our children learning'

What is the correct way to say your place or mine?

'Your place or mine' is grammatically correct.

When do you say direct and indirect?

Hereunder several example of the employ of "direct" as an adjective:

direct consequence, direct descendant, direct action, direct discourse or speech (British), direct evidence, direct cost.

You can also use it to mean: frank, open, sincere; a direct answer, a direct way of doing things.

"Direct" as an adverb: I shall write to you direct, the train goes direct to Boston .

Several examples of the employ of "indirect" as an adjective:

an indirect route, to make an indirect reference, to answer a question in an indirect way, indirect cost, indirect object, indirect discourse or speech (British).

Is He slew the dragon grammatically correct?

No, "He slew the dragon" is grammatically correct. "Slew" is the simple past form of "slay," meaning to kill. So, the sentence means "He killed the dragon."

Why did they use steamships?

They came in common use after several developments that improved the steam engine and power transer. A major innovater was James Watt! The screw propeller was key for ocean going vessels. Paddle wheels are inefficient and expose their working parts to the weather. The screw propeller is submerged and less prone to damage as long as it has clearance underwater. Coal was a common item for import export so there was a supply at many ports. The crews were smaller. Sails on large ships are labor intensive.

Faster better cheaper!

OTOH, steam ships were used to get people and stuff from place to place. :-)

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