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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 the word jury an uncountable noun?
No, the noun 'jury' is a countable noun, the plural form is juries.
What are some examples of sentences using contrast?
Example sentences - The xray had to be done again due to poor contrast. The childrens behavior was rude in contrast to their last visit. The colors on the drapes were in contrast to the flooring.
No, "hemlock" is a common noun referring to a type of plant.
What is a good sentence for the word sipped?
"Johnny sipped his coffee as he contemplated making a run for it."
What is the grammar rule for using you and I or you and me?
You use "you and I" if it is in the subject, and you use "you and me" if it is in the predicate.
Example: You and I should go to the library.
"You and I" is the subject of the sentence ( or who the sentence is about).
Example: The teacher will find you and me.
"You and me" is in the predicate.
When would one use the phrase 'for the record'?
The phrase "for the record" is used to indicate that something is being stated officially or definitively, often to clarify or emphasize a point that should be recorded accurately. It is commonly used in formal settings such as meetings, interviews, or legal proceedings to ensure that a particular statement is noted and not mistaken.
Is it grammatically correct to say my sister and I?
Yes, as the subject of a verb: My sister and I have different taste. But not as the object of a verb or a preposition: These are pictures of my sister and me.
Yes it is it is like any other thing such as He and I.
Persuade is already a verb since it is an action. "To persuade someone".
Other verbs depending on the tense are persuades, persuading and persuaded.
Some example sentences are:
"I will persuade her to come".
"She persuades him to stay the night".
"Stop persuading me to do bad things".
"She persuaded him to let her have a sip of his heavenly tea".
What is correct my husband is more essential than me or my husband is more essential than i?
The latter is correct. It is shortened from "than I am."
Which is correct Proud Parent's or Proud parents?
"Proud parents" is correct. Plural possessive form does not require an apostrophe before the "s" when the noun is already in plural form.
In grammar, "NB" stands for "nota bene," which is a Latin phrase meaning "note well." It is often used to draw attention to important information or to emphasize a particular point in written text.
Is Cher a indirect object or a direct object?
It can be both it depends on how you use the word.
I gave Cher the flowers - Cher is indirect object. The indirect object always goes before the direct object (the flowers).
I like Cher - Cher is the direct object.
What is the function of the gerund phrase in the Nicole is loving dancing?
Dancing is the gerund (there is no gerund phrase ).
It is the noun that shows us what Nicole loves.
Actually this sentence is better written in present simple:
Nicole loves dancing.
State verbs like love / know / own etc do not usually have an -ing form:
loving / knowing
Is the phrase everyone of you - singular or plural?
The phrase "everyone of you" is technically singular because "everyone" is a singular pronoun. However, it is often used informally with a plural connotation to address a group of people.
What does through caution to the wind mean?
Well, for a start it's "Throw"...
Secondly, it means "To take a risk".
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What contraction is made from these two words must not?
The contraction made from "must" and "not" is "mustn't".
What does the root word suade mean?
The root word "suade" comes from the Latin word "suadere," which means "to advise" or "to recommend."
How do you divide the word desert into syllables?
The word "desert" is divided into two syllables as: des-ert.
The stress is placed on the first syllable "des".
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence Alan dropped the paper under the desk?
The prepositional phrase in the sentence is "under the desk."
What is two sentences sparated by a comma?
When two sentences are separated by only a comma, this is called a "comma splice", and it is not correct. The correct punctuation is either a semicolon instead of a comma, or to keep the two as separate sentences, each ending in a period.
Examples
Comma splice, incorrect: Carla studied Spanish, Peter studied German.
Semicolon, correct: Carla studied Spanish; Peter studied German.
Two sentences, correct: Carla studied Spanish. Peter studied German.
You can also use a coordinating conjunction like "and" to "fix" a comma splice:
Carla studied Spanish, and Peter studied German.
Note: A similar punctuation error in which two sentences are joined together with no punctuation between them is called a run-on sentence:
Carla studied Spanish Peter studied German.
Is the phrase what is the time by your watch correct?
Yes. We also say "What is the time?" or "What time does your watch have?" or "What time does your watch say?" or "What is the time according to you watch?"
