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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.
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Blend words are created by combining parts of two words to form a new word with a combined meaning. For example, "brunch" combines "breakfast" and "lunch." Blend words are also known as portmanteau words.
What is the dumbest grammatical error of all time?
One common error is confusing "your" and "you're." "Your" shows possession (your book) while "you're" is a contraction of "you are" (you're going to the store). Mixing them up can lead to confusion in writing.
How do you divide the word grimace into syllable?
Grim-ace, divided as "grim" (1 syllable) and "ace" (1 syllable).
Were is the libertybell located?
The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Liberty Bell Center on Market Street. It is a symbol of American independence and is housed in a glass pavilion for visitors to view.
Where is the stress syllable on the word afternoon?
The stress syllable in the word "afternoon" falls on the first syllable, "af-".
I was born on Nov 22nd some say I am a cusp which is correct-?
If you were born on November 22nd, you are a Scorpio based on the tropical zodiac system. There is no cusping between signs in astrology; you are either one sign or the other based on the specific date of birth.
Should you say had went or had gone?
"Had gone" is the correct form to use. "Went" is the past tense of go, but when forming the past perfect tense, you should use "had gone."
Which is grammatically correct he never has a job or he never have a job?
The correct sentence is "He never has a job" because "has" is the correct singular verb form to match the singular subject "he." "Have" is the plural form of the verb and would not be correct in this context.
How do you change direct to indirect discourse questions?
To change a direct discourse question to an indirect one, you usually remove the question mark and adjust the sentence to make it a statement. For example, "Could you tell me where the library is?" would change to "He asked if I could tell him where the library was." Make sure to maintain the tense and pronouns.
How do you sort words using a tree map?
It depends on the categories that you want to sort the words into. You could sort words according to vowel sounds or parts of speech or how many syllables etc .
If you have a collection of words such as
tea, meat, meet, complete, gear, sheep, ship, TV, year
then you could sort them according to parts of speech for example nouns or verb.
the two main groups would be
nouns verbs
then the words would be placed under each main group:
nouns verbs
year meet
meat complete
etc
The appositive phrase in the sentence is "a little town in the middle of nowhere." It provides additional information about the noun "Strobsy" by describing it more specifically.
What is the term for a word that gives information about verbs adjective and other adverbs?
The term is "adverb." Adverbs provide information about the manner, time, place, frequency, degree, or certainty of an action (verb), an adjective, or another adverb in a sentence.
Are words that modify verbs adjective and adverbs?
"Adverbs" are the words that modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
Is the phrase Up for consideration a correct English?
Yes this is correct English. It means that the topic at hand is something that is going to be considered.
Is formal English used more frequently in speaking than in writing?
No, formal English is used much more often in writing than in speaking. For example, a paper for a college class would not use contractions such as "isn't," but a student answering a question out loud in class probably would.
What sound does c have in this word cinnamon?
The C in cinnamon has the soft c sound which sounds like the letter s.
Examples:
- Celery
- Centipede
- Cinnamon
- Circle
- Circus
- City
- Cylinder
When to use savlon and when not to?
Savlon can be used to clean and disinfect minor wounds, cuts, and grazes to prevent infection. It should not be used on deep wounds, puncture wounds, or burns without medical advice. Avoid using it on large areas of broken skin or if you are allergic to its ingredients.
How do you use 'have to' in a sentence?
'Have to' is used to express obligation or necessity. For example, "I have to study for my exam" indicates that studying is required. You can also use 'have to' in the negative form ('don't have to') to indicate lack of obligation, as in "You don't have to complete the assignment."
What is the stressed syllable in the word sometimes?
The stressed syllable in the word "sometimes" is the first syllable: "some".
Never oversing doesn't mean over sang in this statement why not over sing instead of over sang?
The sentence is grammatically incorrect. It should be sang and not sing because it is past tense.
Is this grammatically correct said that her and Nick were just good friends?
No, the correct phrasing is "It was said that she and Nick were just good friends." The subject pronoun "her" should be changed to the subjective pronoun "she" to maintain correct grammar.
Which is correct way to say done for the day or close for the day?
Both "done for the day" and "closed for the day" are correct ways to indicate that business or work activities have concluded for the day. Use "done for the day" in a personal context, and "closed for the day" in a professional or business context.
Is this correct sentence of YOUR PRESENCE IS ALWAYS THERE AND LOVE?
"Your presence is always there and love" is not a correct sentence. You might write "you and your love are always here for me."
Is this sentence e grammatically correct She was promoted why?
No, it is not. The "question word," why, should be at the beginning of the sentence. Why was she promoted?
When do you use heard and when do you use hear?
"Hear" is a present tense verb. Use it when you want to give the impression that an action seems to be happening right now:
Today I hear the sparrows singing.
"Heard" is a past tense verb. Use it to indicate that something happened some time ago:
Yesterday I heard the cardinals singing.
"Heard" is also used in the perfect and pluperfect tenses, as in the following sentences:
I hear the finches now, but I have heard them on two earlier occasions too. (Perfect)
Before I heard the finches, I had heard the thrushes. (Pluperfect)
