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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
How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence?
How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence?
If this car, an old junk heap, ever starts, we shall go!
appositive
direct address
parenthetical expression
summary
coordinate adjectives preceding a noun
What words stay the same once they have been put into their plural form?
Some examples of words that stay the same in singular and plural form are: sheep, deer, moose, and fish. These words are known as "unchangeable plurals" because they do not change in form when pluralized.
What type of sentence tells about the subject?
A declarative sentence tells about the subject by making a statement or providing information. It usually ends with a period.
Sentences with compound personal pronoun?
None of the personal pronouns are compound words.
The personal pronouns are: I, you, we, he, she, it, me, us, him, her, they, them.
The compound pronouns are:
Reflexive/intensive pronouns: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Reciprocal pronouns: each other, one another.
Indefinite pronouns: anybody, anyone, anything, everybody, everyone, everything, nobody, no one, nothing, somebody, someone, something
Example sentences:
He made himself a sandwich. (reflexive)
She took charge of the project herself. (intensive)
We give each other a gift on our mutual birthday. (reciprocal)
I rang the bell but no one answered. (indefinite)
Yes, that's correct. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun, and it is typically offset by commas for clarity. It provides additional information about the noun it follows.
No, "smoke" is not a long vowel word. It contains a silent "e" at the end that modifies the vowel sound in the word.
Is this the correct was to spell tourettes?
Yes, 'tourettes' is correct.
--- Not if you refer to the syndrome. Then it is spelled Tourette's
How do you break up the word song into syllables?
The word song contains only one syllable. As such, it cannot be broken up into multiple syllables.
What is an example of a sentence with swanky?
the drunk lady walked in with a very swanky outfit on the caused lots of stares.
What is the superlative for the word generous?
The superlative for the word generous is most generous.
What is the singular possessive for uncle?
The singular possessive form of the noun uncle is uncle's.
How do you use presumptuous in a sentence?
It may be presumptuous to insist that your ideas are superior to those of experts, but it is sometimes correct.
The governor found it presumptuous that the mayor addressed him by his first name.
Does believe have a long e sound?
Yes. In fact, it has two. The E in "be" and the IE both have the long E sound (bee-leev). The final E is silent.
What is used with the letter s to form the possessive case of indefinite pronouns?
You would use an apostrophe before "s" to form the possessive case of an indefinite pronoun, just like any other possessive.
Examples: Whether you'd actually enjoy doing it is anybody's guess.
The accident was nobody's fault.
A sentence with the word silence?
The silence in the room was deafening, broken only by the occasional rustle of paper.
Is Copy an indirect object or a direct object?
It could certainly be used as a direct object. For example:
'Please could you pass me the copy of The Lady which is on the table?'
It is less likely to be used as an indirect object. Here is one example:
'Please can you add these amendments to the copy of the document which is on my computer?'
Correction:
In the last sentence above, "copy" is the DIRECT object of the preposition "to". The expression "to the copy" functionssimilarly to an indirect object, but the noun is still technically an direct object.
"Copy" as an indirect object would be fairly uncommon, but an example would be:
I gave the copy a quick scan.
[Note: "copy" is also a verb.]
What is a sentence with the word gnaw?
The dog began to gnaw at his leash.
I began to gnaw at the bone to get all the delicious meat off.
It appeared that a rat has decided to gnaw through the cables.
When do you use a comma after the word including in a sentence?
may indicate that a sentence contains a comparison context clue.
compliance gaining is a sub-set of PERSUASION studies. while persuasion is making another person change his/her beliefs, opinions, and attitudes about something, compliance gaining is more coercive than persuasion. compliance gaining is often a function of dominance, hierarchy, rights, and power.
Can you make a sentence with pelt?
Yes you can. Here is an example. "Where did you get that beaver pelt?"
What is the connotation and denotation for the word meniscus?
The denotation of meniscus refers to the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint. The connotation of meniscus might evoke images of knee injuries or orthopedic issues.
What is the correct placement for the apostrophe for the boys?
The correct placement for the apostrophe for "the boys" would be "the boys'."
