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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
Does a comma go before or after the word therefore?
Not necessarily either. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma. Commas are a feature of sentence structure, not of words. " Your data is incomplete and your conclusion is therefore wrong."
both before and after UNLESS its at the start of a new sentence
"i like to run, therefore, i run a lot. yes, but should also reference to lexis and structures.
What is the complete subject of the sentence 'There is a dog in the house?
'There is a dog' is the complete subject of the sentence. It consists of the subject 'dog' and the linking verb 'is'.
What is the complete subject of the sentence 'There is a large collection of music manuscript. '?
The complete subject of the sentence is "a large collection of music manuscript." It includes the article "a" along with the descriptive phrase "of music manuscript," which specifies the type of collection.
Voice recognition is a technology that allows a computer or machine to identify and interpret human speech or commands. It enables users to interact with devices through spoken language, making it easier to perform tasks such as conducting web searches, sending messages, or controlling smart home devices hands-free.
What the difference between speak talk and chat?
"Speak" generally refers to verbal communication, "talk" can refer to a conversation or discussion between people, and "chat" often implies a more casual or informal conversation. The differences are subtle and the terms can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
What is the direct object in the girl loves the farmer?
In the sentence "the girl loves the farmer," the direct object is "the farmer" because it is the recipient of the action of being loved by the girl.
Do you use works sited or cited?
The correct term is "works cited." It is a list of sources (books, articles, websites, etc.) that you directly referenced in your work or research.
Is that Does she knows correct grammar or not?
No, the correct grammar is "Does she know." The auxiliary verb "does" is followed by the base form of the main verb "know" in simple present tense questions.
Do you divide into syllables before or between consonants?
Syllables are actually divided depending on the sound of the word. You should break it up depending on how you say it. For example, the word 'example' is divided into three parts when you say it which means it has three syllables. An easy way to determine this is to clap whilst saying a word out loud.
Ex-am-ple.
Are there only two articles in grammar?
In English, there are only 2, but there are 2 forms of the indefinite article.
- The definite article - the
- The indefinite article - a (an when follwed by a vowel sound)
Which is correct I visited you or I met you?
Both are correct, but they have different meanings. "I visited you" implies you went to someone's location, while "I met you" implies you encountered or were introduced to someone for the first time. Choose the one that best fits the situation you are trying to convey.
Is your sister's sister your sister?
It depends. You may be stepsisters- your parents split up and your Dad gets a new wife and has a daughter, your sister. What if they brake up and your sister's step mother has another child? Then no, because not either of your parents are related to this baby, though your half sister from your father's previous marraige would be realted to it. Or it could be your mother. Or you could be the last sister. The second would be realted to them both and the other two only related to the second.
What is a root or base for misbehaving?
The root of misbehavior can often be linked to factors such as lack of discipline, poor communication, unmet needs, or emotional distress. Understanding and addressing these underlying issues can help to reduce misbehavior in individuals.
What part of speech is 'to inform' in the sentence ''He tried to inform her of the problem?
it is an infinitive phrase.
What does it mean when you say that leadership is a mutual influence?
The word "mutual" describes a relationship where what one does for the other, the other does for him. Sex gives mutual pleasure; each partner pleases the other. When a person buys corn from a roadside stand, the transaction is a mutual benefit; one gets the corn he wants and the other gets the money he wants. "Mutual influence" describes a relationship where A influences B but B also influences A.
Is this sentence correct Hardly I had started out on the journey when the car broke down?
The adverb could be next to the verb had.
But while "Hardly had I started out on the journey, when the car broke down" has creative strength, it is still splitting the verb (had started out) and ideally should be written:
"I had hardly started out on the journey when the car broke down."
(This eliminates the need for the comma as well.)
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*Note on when/than with hardly: some English sources suggest than if the sentence is inverted as in the first example, while others insist that this is incorrect and than should only be used for comparisons, not for time.
Can you use such as at the beginning of a sentence?
No you can not because you are making a list and so what the topic is who use what happened the most and trun it into a sentence.
Which is correct have bring or have brought?
"Brought" is the past stem and forms compound forms with the verb "to have". "Bring" is the infinitive stem and forms compounds with the verb "to do". Thus "have brought" is correct, but "have bring" is not. It could be "did bring". Both "have brought" and "did bring" are past forms, but with different senses; the form with have can refer to many occasions or an unspecified occasion, but "did bring" refers to a specific occasion. "I have brought the food to our Hallowe'en party on many occasions, and I think you have brought it once, but I know for sure that she did bring it last year, just like she says."
What is the double consonant in the word start?
The double consonant in the word "start" is the letter "t."
How do you find appositive and prepositional phrases in a sentence?
An appositive phrase "renames a noun beside it". Like "The thing, a hairy beast, ..." a hairy beast is an appositive phrase. A prepositional phrase is a phrase beginning with a preposition and ending with the object of the preposition. A preposition is something like of or among. "The pancakes were made of 100% potatoes" has the prepositional phrase "of 100% potatoes. Hope this help, and remember that Google is your best friend, IrishKidder.
What is the predicate in the sentence The lion came down the mountain?
The predicate in the sentence is "came down the mountain." It includes the verb "came" and the prepositional phrase "down the mountain," which provides more detail about the action.
Where are adjectives located in a sentence?
Adjectives can be almost anywhere in a sentence, as long as it is modifying or describing a noun.
Could a simple subject be a name?
Yes indeed! John is not as common a name for newborn boys in the U. S. as was true one hundred years ago.
