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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 it grammatically correct to say each of whom is?
Yes, "each of whom is" is grammatically correct. It is used when referring to individuals within a group, emphasizing that each person is being considered individually.
Does the word he have a long e sound?
Yes. He is pronounced "hee" as it has a long E sound. If it did not have a long E sound, it would be pronounced "heh" which is not correct.
Yes, 'he' has a long 'e' sound. It is pronounced 'hee'.
What is the meaning of the prefix grav?
The prefix "grav" typically means heavy or serious. It is derived from the Latin word "gravis," which also means heavy or weighty.
Does the word will have a long e sound?
No, it is pronounced "wil" with a short i sound. If pronounced with a long e sound it would be pronounced the same as "wheel", which is a separate English word.
What is the possessive form of the noun office?
The possessive form for the noun office is office's.
Example: The office's rules are in the employee handbook.
Does a subject pronoun always at the beginning of a sentence?
No, a subject pronoun does not always have to be at the beginning of a sentence. Subject pronouns typically come at the beginning of a sentence for clarity, but they can also appear after the main verb in certain constructions or for emphasis.
What is the complete predicate in this sentence?
The complete predicate includes the main verb and all its modifiers.
Can you have two verbs in one sentence?
Yes.
Examples:
At the slumber party, the girls giggled and talked all night.
The fans yelled and cheered at the game.
She sang and danced for the audience.
She made phone calls and sent letters to the senator.
What is the correct grammar respond to or respond at?
I have worked with my mentor and responded to the customer
How does the suffix -ize change the meaning of the base word in modernize?
The suffix -ize typically means to make or become. In "modernize," it transforms the base word "modern" into a verb meaning to bring up to date or make current in terms of style, design, or technology.
Does the word here have a long vowel sound?
Yes. The first E in "here" has a long E vowel sound, as in hear. The final E is silent.
What is the root word for category?
The root word for category is "categorein," which comes from the Greek word "kategoros" meaning "accuser" or "one who accuses."
What are the vowel sounds in the word continent?
The vowels are O, I, and E.
The O is a short O, and the other two vowels are schwas (unstressed): kon-teh-nehnt.
Can you use phrasal verbs in passive voice sentences?
Yes. Verb phrase - to take out
He was taken out and shot for not paying attention in English class.
How do you put themselves in singular form?
They and them are plural forms of he, she, and it. This means that the singular form of "themselves" would be himself, herself, or itself.
How many syllable sounds are there?
In the English language, there are typically around 44 individual speech sounds, but the number of syllables in a word can vary depending on how it is spoken or pronounced. Each syllable has one vowel sound, and words can have multiple syllables based on their structure.
What has been the average cost of living increase in the past two years?
The official US Government COLA over the last 2 years totals 8.1%; this is the national average and does not reflect regional adjustments (for example housing in New York is 57% above the average cost of elsewhere in the USA).
What is the rules of tag questions?
Rule: Use a question tag based on the subject-verb of the sentence. In the basic tag question formation, the rules below apply.
SUBJECT+ VERB (POSITIVE) .... .., (NEGATIVE) VERB+SUBJECT ?
eg: She came, didn't she? OR She did come, didn't she?
They are happy to be here, aren't they?
SUBJECT+ VERB (NEGATIVE) .... , (POSITIVE) VERB+SUBJECT ?
eg: She doesn't like chores, does she?
They haven't been informed, have they?
However, this section will explain to you the exceptions of tag question formation. Not all sentence types follow the general rules above. The exceptions are as listed below.
1)
negative adverbs
Sentences with negative adverbs such as hardly,never,barely, rarely,scarcely,seldom do not have a negative question tag at the end.
They seldom come, don't they? They seldom come, do they? He is never available, isn't he? He is never available, is he?
2)quantifiers with negative meaning
Sentences with quantifiers denoting negative meaning such as no,none of, not one,neither of, not any, few, little, hardly any, scarcely any, not many do not require a negative question tag at the end.
Note:
The question tag for "few/not many/not one+NOUN" is .....they?
The question tag for "little+NOUN" is .....it?
The question tag for "no/scarcely any/hardly any/barely any/none of+ Countable NOUN" is .....they?
The question tag for "no/scarcely any/hardly any/barely any/none of+ Uncountable NOUN" is .....it?
The question tag for "few/not many/not one/none/scarcely any/hardly any/barely any+of+us" is .....we?
The question tag for "few/not many/not one/none/scarcely any/hardly any/barely any+of+you" is .....you?
Few men have the proper values to live through this age, don't they? Few men have the proper values to live through this age, do they? Little money was invested in this scheme, wasn't it? Little money was invested in this scheme, was it?
3)Pronouns with negative meanings
The subject of the sentence with negative meaning (none, nothing,neither, nobody,not many, few, little, hardly any, scarcely any) does not require a negative question tag at the end
Note:
The question tag for "none/nothing/not many/few/nobody/neither" is .....they?
The question tag for "nothing" is .....it?
The question tag for "little+NOUN" is .....it?
None would survive the next world war, wouldn't they? None would survive the next world war, would they? Nothing is free these days, isn't it? Nothing is free these days, is it?
4)Let's and Let
When you use the word "let's", the question tag at the end must be "shall+we?"
Let's visit the Archeological Museum, don't we? Let's visit the Archeological Museum, shall we?
When you use the word "let", the question tag at the end must be "will/won't+you?"
Let the prisoners go, could you? Let the prisoners go, will you? Let the prisoners go, won't you?
5)Imperative sentences
When the sentence is imperative, the question tag at the end must be "will/won't+you?"
Come over for tea today, can you? Come over for tea today, will you? Come over for tea today, won't you?
Do try these lovely scones, wouldn't you? Do try these lovely scones, will you? Do try these lovely scones, won't you?
6)Short observations
When you are making short observations about something non-living, the question tag at the end must be "isn't/aren't+it?"
Nice day, ain't it? Nice day, isn't it? (It is a nice day,isn't it?)
When you are making short observations about the something living, the question tag at the end must be "isn't/aren't+she/he/they?" >
Lovely girl, doesn't she? Lovely girl, isn't she? (She is a lovely girl, isn't she?)
Beautiful creatures, isn't it? Beautiful creatures, aren't they? (They are beautiful creatures, aren't they?)
7)Stating intentions
When you wish to do something, the question tag at the end must be "may+I?"
I wish to leave now, don't I? I wish to leave now, may I?
How do you change sisters-in-law to possessive case?
Sisters-in-law is a plural noun referring to more than one sister-in-law.
The possessive form of this plural noun is sisters-in-law's.
Do you put a capital letter after closing speech marks with a full stop?
Yes, in American English, the general convention is to place the period inside the closing quotation marks. For example: "Hello." In British English, the period is placed outside the closing quotation marks unless it is part of the quoted material.
Is figure of speech is a formal or informal English?
Figures of speech can be used in both formal and informal English. They are often used to add depth and creativity to language, whether in professional writing or everyday conversation.
Yes, "complain" is typically considered a mental verb because it involves expressing thoughts, feelings, or opinions about something that is perceived as unsatisfactory or wrong.
