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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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present tense: je voyage - future: je voyagerai.
How do you convert present tense to past tense?
That depends on the verb. In English we have regular verbs, which take an -ed at the end, and irregular verbs, which do whatever they want.
I will use convert for my first example.
Convert is a regular verb. The simple past tense is converted.
Lie is an irregular verb (what you do in bed, or what you tell your dog to do).
The simple past tense of lie is lay. The past participle of lie is lain.
Verbs are very confusing and very tricky little words.
What are stressed and unstressed syllables in the word desperate?
In the word "desperate," the stressed syllable is "des" and the unstressed syllables are "per" and "ate." Stressed syllables are pronounced with more emphasis and are typically longer and louder than unstressed syllables.
When you look for a subject in a sentence will it be in a prepositional phrase?
No, the subject of a sentence is typically not found within a prepositional phrase. The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb in the sentence. Prepositional phrases provide additional information about the subject or other elements in the sentence.
When the oath uses the tern successors to whom is it referring?
The term "successors" refers to the individuals who will come after the current governing officials, inheriting their roles and responsibilities upon their departure or passing. This ensures continuity in leadership and governance.
Is it correct to say hoping you are doing well?
Yes, it is correct to say "hoping you are doing well." This phrase expresses your wish for someone's well-being in a polite and caring manner.
Prepositions are words that describe some thing in relation to another thing. They modify other clauses. They often describe positions, times, and other aspects of things.
IE:
For the time being, things are okay.
Things are okay for the time being.
Up there, the stars can be seen easily.
The stars can be seen easily up there.
In the city, people seem friendly.
People seem friendly in the city.
In all the above examples, the prepositions are words like "for", "up", and "in". When a prepositional phrase is in the beginning of a sentence, like in this one, the prepositional clause must be set off by a comma. That makes it easy to identify; however, it doesn't need to have a comma when the preposition is at the end of the sentence.
The correct punctuation for the sentence should be: "After listening to the concert, Liane had one response: magnificent." The commas are used to separate the introductory phrase "After listening to the concert" and the name "Liane." Additionally, the colon is used to introduce the response "magnificent."
Are consonant sounds produced in the same way as vowel sounds?
No, consonant sounds are produced by interrupting the air flow by using either the tongue or the lips. Vowel sounds are produced by changing the shape of the mouth to produce a different tone.
When can you use will be begun?
"Will begin at", would be correct, or if you're going for past tense, than, "will have begun". You need to have an auxiliary verb with it, i.e have, had, has for the correct participle to be begun.
What does the root word hexa mean?
The root word "hexa" means six. It is commonly used in words to denote a quantity or arrangement of six.
Why do writers often strive to write using more active-voice verbs and fewer passive-voice vers?
Writers often prefer to use active-voice because it makes the sentence more engaging for the reader. It describes someone or something doing something, as opposed to something just being done.
Active voice is occasionally the only way a sentence may be constructed. Also, passive voice often makes sentences abnormally difficult to construct and read.
For example:
active: Fish live in the sea.
passive: no passive voice version because there is no subject. Fish live + (preposition)... you can't construct a passive equivalency.
active: I drove my car today!
passive: My car was driven by me today!
The passive voice makes the sentence very unwieldy, requiring a helping verb (was) not required in the active voice sentence. It adds extra words, and focuses on the object being acted upon, rather than whoever is performing the action.
What is the grammar structure of 'is' in the sentence 'The student is away'?
"is" is a verb; it's a being-verb to be precise. These are the list of being-verbs:
is, am, were, was, are, be, being, and been
Being-verbs express a state of existence or being.
Can an gerund phrase function as an adjective?
An adjective modifies a noun. A gerund phrase is a phrase that isn't a noun, that is acting as a noun.
IE: I'm good at answering questions.
A gerund phrase is a noun in function, so it cannot be used as an adjective. If a gerund-like phrase is used as an adjective, it stops being a gerund.
IE: Answering questions well is one of my strong points.
In this case, "answering" is simply a verb used to modify the noun "questions". It's worth noting that when a verb is used as an adjective, it loses it's verb relationship with the subject for the purposes of subject-verb agreement.
The correct punctuation for the sentence is: "Mr. Carroll, do you know of any jobs we could do after school?" asked Fred.
Is this correct grammar Every single meeting I have scheduled for today has been canceled?
Yes, that sentence is grammatically correct. It effectively conveys the message that all the meetings you had planned for today have been canceled.
Is it correct to to write please see the attachment?
Yes, it is correct to write "Please see the attachment" when referring to a file or document that has been included with the message. This is a common way to instruct the recipient to view the attached content.
What does the root word mean mentality mean?
The root word "ment" in mentality refers to the mind or mental faculties. So, mentality essentially refers to a person's way of thinking or their outlook on things.
What is the idiomatic expression of slippery eel?
The idiomatic expression "slippery eel" is typically used to describe someone who is elusive or hard to pin down, making it difficult to predict their actions or intentions. It implies that they are cunning and hard to catch or trap.
What syllable is stressed in photograph?
The stress in the word "photograph" is on the second syllable: pho-TO-graph.
What does the root word purg mean?
The root word "purg" comes from Latin "purgare," meaning to cleanse or purify. It is often associated with the idea of cleansing something of impurities, sins, or negative elements.
