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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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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence During the recital you listened intently?

During the recital is the prepositional phrase. It starts with a preposition and ends with a noun>

Those are the rules!

Is jinormas a word?

No, "jinormas" is not a recognized word in the English language. It appears to be a made-up or misspelled term.

What is the root word for liberty?

The root word for liberty is "liber," which means "free."

Is this correct sewed or sewn?

Sewn is correct. Clothing can be described as hand sewn, or machine sewn.

But sewed is also correct in other contexts. I sewed that button on myself. Or, it was sewn on by me.

What is the difference between sort of and kind of?

"Sort of" is used to indicate a small degree or extent, while "kind of" is used to suggest a category or type. For example, "I sort of like ice cream" implies a mild preference, whereas "I'm kind of hungry" suggests a general feeling of hunger.

What is the first person participle plural of alquilar?

Note: this question should NOT be in the English section.

Secondly, the question doesn't make sense; participles don't have plurals in Spanish.

1st person plural (present indicative): [nosotros] alquilamos

1st person plural (present perfect): [nosotros} hemos alquilado

How do use the world wedge in a sentence?

The earth is like a wheel of cheese. I cut out a world wedge and spread it on a cracker.

Which is correct It is you who has to work or It is I who have to work?

The question makes no sense because both sentences mean different things. "It is you who HAS to work for it" is correct. "It is I who HAS to work" is correct as well.

What is the correct way to say January 8th's?

The correct way to say January 8th's is "January eighth's."

Can you make me a sentence with the word some?

You can make the color orange if you mix some yellow with your red paint.

How do you use the word fog in a sentence?

As a noun: You should stay with us tonight, the fog is too thick to drive home safely.

As a verb: If I don't get enough sleep, my brain will fogup making the exam even more difficult.

What tells to whom or for whom the action is done?

The indirect object in a sentence tells to whom or for whom the action is being done. It usually answers the question "to whom" or "for whom." For example, in the sentence "I gave her a book," "her" is the indirect object indicating to whom the action of giving is done.

Can you write a sentence using the word into?

I went into the store.

I went into the house because it was cold outside.

Can you use exaggerate instead of said?

Exaggerate is used to overstate or embellish something, while said is a simple way to indicate who is speaking. For example, "she exaggerated that she had a million things to do" can't be replaced with "she said that she had a million things to do" as it changes the meaning.

What are the usages for circa?

"Circa" is used to indicate an approximate date or time period, often used in historical or archaeological contexts when the exact date is unknown. It can also be used in informal contexts to suggest that something is around or near a certain time or age.

How is an apostrophe used to form the plural of a single letter?

In some situations it is acceptable to use an apostrophe to clarify a plural for lower case letters only. An example would be, "Make sure you dot all the i's and cross all the t's". This, however, is not an established rule.

The Oxford Dictionary states that it is incorrect to use an apostrophe for capitals. ABCs is correct. ABC's is not.

How do you use stalked in a sentence?

The lion stalked its prey in the tall African grass.

Is it you and he or he and you?

Both "you and he" and "he and you" are grammatically correct, but "you and he" is more commonly used in English.