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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
When is it correct to use your sisters and you?
It is correct to use "your sister and you" as the subject of a sentence, such as "Your sister and you are going to the store." However, keep in mind that when talking about the object of a sentence, it should be "your sister and you" as in "I gave the ball to your sister and you."
What words are instruction words?
Instruction words include:
- analyze
- argue
- assess
- criticize
- compare
- contrast
- define
- describe
- discuss
- evaluate
- examine
- explain
- illustrate
- indicate
- integrate
- interpret
- justify
- list
- outline
- prove/disprove
- relate
- review
- state
- suggest
- summarize
- trace
What do you call a sentence with broken grammar?
A sentence with broken grammar is often referred to as a "grammatically incorrect" or "ungrammatical" sentence.
Is this a correct statement if I were you?
Yes. It is considered more formal. It also sounds better :P
Yes it is correct 'If I were you' could be the if clause of a conditional sentence.
If I were you I would go overseas.
If I were the president I would tax all the rich people.
How do you use 'flirt' in a sentence?
John is the biggest flirt in the school.
Ashley is known to flirt with older boys.
What is the grammatical category of 'some'?
"Some" is classified as a determiner in English grammar. It is used to specify an unspecified quantity or number of something.
Is the subject of a sentence the action that takes place in the sentence?
No it is the person place or thing (noun), the action is a verb which is the predicate.
Is it grammatically correct to say for an instance?
My teachers tell me that it's not. It's grammatically correct to say for instance. Take this as an example:
For instance, this is my turtle.
Can you use commas instead of a semicolon with nevertheless?
In an example like this...
I like dogs; nevertheless, I adopted one today.
What spelling rules are there for words with hard c and g sounds in them?
The letters C and G will usually take a hard sound when A, O, or U come after them.
The hard c makes a K sound. The hard g will make a guh sound.
Example:
Hard C Sounds Like K:
- Capture
- Decoration
- Peculiar
Hard G Sounds Like Guh:
- Alligator
- Bingo
- Gumbo
Hard C and G Sounds together:
- Congo
- Congress
- Cougar
Can you use meddler in a sentence?
If she doesn't ask for your advice, giving her your opinion would make you a meddler.
Is this expression correct 'I have got your meaning'?
yes, but I understand or I've got what you're saying are the safer ways to go.
Does multicellular have suffix?
Yes, "multicellular" has a suffix. The suffix "-ar" is added to the root word "cell" to form "cellular," and then "multi-" is added as a prefix to form "multicellular."
Do you enter a comma before the word which but also after a date?
A comma is generally used before "which" in non-restrictive clauses, but not when it introduces a restrictive clause. As for dates, it is common to include a comma after the year when it is followed by additional information in a sentence.
What part of speech is combined with the word to form an infinitive?
To form an infinitive, we combine the word 'to' and a verb. For example, let us combine the word 'to' and the verb 'ask'. We have the infinitive 'to ask'.
An example of the infinitive in a sentence: To askhonestly is to hope for an honest answer.
Yes, "eroding" is a word that means wearing away or breaking down over time, typically due to natural forces like wind or water.
When do you know if the sentence has a gerund of gerund phrase?
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. A gerund phrase includes the gerund, any modifiers or complements related to the gerund, and all words that come before the gerund and act as its subject. You can identify a gerund or gerund phrase in a sentence by looking for verbs ending in -ing that function as a noun.
Can it be more than one direct object in one sentence?
Yes: "The boy kicked the ball and the bat."
"Ball" and "bat" are both direct objects. You can use as many direct objects as you want in one sentence.
What to do if you have no voice?
If you have no voice, rest your vocal cords by minimizing talking and avoiding whispering, as this can strain them further. Hydrate well with water or warm fluids to soothe your throat. Consider using a humidifier, steam inhalation, or throat lozenges to help relieve any discomfort. If your voice loss persists for more than a few days, seek medical advice.
Use Racial profiling in a sentence?
Many Americans and others are sometimes subject to racial profiling bye law enforcement officers--being singled out as suspects because of the way they look.
What are 5 examples of allitorations?
Alliteration is absolutely my favorite literary device, and I run across it all the time. Here is a mix of literary examples and some speech warm-ups:
1) The big, black bug bled blue-black blood while the other black bug bled blue.
2) Talk to me touching the tip of the tongue.
3) "I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet." ~Frost
4) "The memories flash like dusk heat lightning/Or the fireflies that flit and flare."
5) To sit in solemn silence on a dull, dark dock in a pestilential prison with a life-long lock...
