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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
Do you always need to put a comma before the word so that?
No, it is not always necessary to put a comma before the word "so that." The use of a comma before "so that" depends on the sentence structure and whether it is separating independent clauses or introductory phrases.
What does the contraction it's mean?
The contraction it's stands for it is.
Be VERY careful not to confuse it's with the soundalike, lookalike pronoun its, which means "belonging to it". While possessive nouns almost always use an apostrophe in their possessive form (e.g. the man's hat, the dog's collar), possessive pronouns are a MAJOR exception to that rule. That's why we write yours and theirs instead of "your's" and "their's"!
So ... how can you decide whether to use it's or its? Just remember that it's means the same thing as it is. If your sentence makes sense when written with "it is", you can also use it's. Otherwise, the correct word is almost certainly its.
For example, which is right?
- The bird built it's nest.
- The bird built its nest.
If you replace it's with it is in the first sentence it becomes "The bird built it is nest." That's clearly not correct, so the second sentence with its (no apostrophe!) is what you want.
Do you say time flies or time fly?
The correct phrase is "time flies". This idiom is used to express how time seems to pass quickly.
What sentence has the word interfered in it?
Joe interfered with Cam's shot, and he missed the goal by a foot.
The concert interfered with my play, so we missed it.
Yes, "dinner" is typically considered a singular noun. It refers to the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
What is the difference of these sentences She is an angel of a girl and She is a girl of an angel?
The sentence "She is an angel of a girl" implies that she is a very good or kind person. On the other hand, "She is a girl of an angel" suggests that she is the daughter of an angel, which is more literal and fantastical.
When two words act as a single modifier or adjective for a noun is this called a compound modifier?
Yes, when two or more words come together to modify a noun, they form a compound modifier. This helps convey a specific meaning or description about the noun.
How do you recognize syllables?
People recognize syllables in words by listening to the sounds and hearing the natural breaks between a letter or letters. When there is no break, the word has one syllable.
Hearing syllables is much like listening to the word/letter combinations in (most) music. You listen for emphasis in words, and breaks.
Let's say you wanted to speak or sing this sentence.
He stepped into the car and used the mirror to check his hair before fastening his seat belt and starting the car.
Now, write the sentence with any breaks you heard:
He stepp-ed in-to the car and used the mirr-or to check his hair be-fore
fast-en-ing his seat belt and start-ing the car.
When you pay attention to sounds, when you can really hear the breaks, then you'll begin to see the letters in the word and where the breaks occur.
Hear the breaks in this one:
She lov-ing-ly pat-ted her dog's head be-fore mix-ing his food in his dish and plac-ing the dish on the floor.
Try:
self
selfish
selfishly
manual
manually
amend
amendment
big
bigger
biggest
Study Tip: Learn to play with words in your mind anywhere you find them. Sound out street signs. Repeat your bus driver's name. Look at advertising signs. Play a game with a friend to see who can find the most 2-syllable words. Spell words in your mind by including the break between syllables. When you see a big word, write it down and look in a dictionary to see where the sounds break.
Should you put a comma before the word then?
It depends on the context. It can be correct to put a comma before "then" or after "then", or not to have a comma either before or after "then". There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.
Examples:
Turn left at the light, then take the next right, and then take the second right after that.
Let's eat dinner now, and then, if you'd like, you can play video games.
Do you need a question mark for indirect or reported speech?
In indirect or reported speech, a question mark is not required at the end of a sentence that reports a question. Instead, a period is used.
What words have the root stratos?
There is no root stratos. The root is strat-. The words stratosphere and stratospheric have the Latin root strat- and the Greek word sphere. the o is inserted for euphony (Latin stratus, spreading out)
Is it grammatically correct to say a pair of clothes?
No, it is not. You must be more specific: a pair of shoes, a pair of pants.
What does the root word oynm mean?
The root word "oynm" does not have a widely recognized or defined meaning in the English language. It is possible that it may belong to a specific language or field where it holds significance.
New York City is the largest city in the state of New York and is often referred to simply as "New York." The state of New York includes areas beyond the city, such as upstate New York and Long Island.
Can there be more than one action verb in a sentence?
Yes, there can be more than one action verb in a sentence. This is known as a compound verb, where multiple verbs are used to convey the action performed by the subject. Each verb may convey a separate or related action.
Is the word drive singular or plural?
the chores that drive me crazy are mopping the floors and washing dishes
What is the analogy of trip ending with vowel y?
The analogous word for trip ending with the vowel y could be journey.
Is it grammatically correct to say the dog eat?
No, It would be "The dog has eaten," or "The dog ate."Eat is the present tense. You want to match the tenses. If the dog is presently eating, you could say, "The dog eats." But if you are referring to the past eating behavior of the dog, it is as above, the dog has eaten, or the dog ate. I eat, you eat, they eat, is all present tense. Ate and eaten are both past tense, I have eaten, or I ate, etc.
Do you always need to put a comma after the word so if it is the first word in the sentence?
No, you do not always need to put a comma after the word "so" if it is the first word in a sentence. It depends on the context and flow of the sentence.
Mafiaboy, whose real name is Michael Calce, was caught due to a series of mistakes that led investigators to his identity, such as boasting about his actions in online forums and not covering his tracks effectively. Law enforcement agencies were able to trace his online activities back to him, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction for launching cyber attacks against major websites in 2000.
What is the first person-singular nominative case personal pronoun called?
The first person nominative singular personal pronoun is I.
What statement is correct about the duty of care?
The duty of care refers to the legal obligation to act with reasonable care towards others to prevent harm or injury. It varies depending on the relationship between individuals, such as between a doctor and patient or driver and pedestrian. Breaching the duty of care can result in legal liability for any resulting harm.
