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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
What did you did lately is this grammatically correct?
No. 'What did you do lately' is correct. The word 'did' puts the verb into the past, and it takes the infinitive form of the verb, not the past tense.
'What song did you sing yesterday?' NOT 'What song did you sang yesterday?'
'What did he eat this morning?' NOT 'What did he ate this morning?'
'Did they open the box?' NOT 'Did they opened the box?'
When writing December 2010 do you put a comma in between the month and year?
Yes, there is usually a comma. If you choose not to use a comma then you should remain consistent. For example, if you're writing an academic paper and using lots of dates then they should either all have commas or they should all have no commas.
What is a sentence for the word ignorant?
The ignorant fool was too shortsighted to see that the medical practices were not witchcraft, but science.
What is the short vowel in the word which?
The "i" is the only vowel in "which", and it has a short vowel sound.
How does adding -less to a base root word change it?
The suffice -less usually means "without" or "lacking", but when the word it forms is based on a verb, -less means "not able to" perform whatever action the verb describes.
Some examples:
- wireless (without wires)
- odorless (without an odor)
- fearless (without fear)
- countless (unable to be counted)
Assuming you're asking is you should put a comma before "or" in a series of three or more items (e.g., "Would you like the chicken, fish(,) or beef?") - it's called a serial comma, and it's generally considered optional nowadays, unless it makes the sentence ambiguous or the items in the list are several words each (e.g. "Would you like ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or tomato and cheese on your sandwich?").
What sentence can you make with secret?
If you promise not to tell anyone, I'll tell you a secret.
They say that he keeps his money in a secret hiding place.
Is it correct to say Mary and I?
Yes, if they are the subject of the verb: Mary and I have books.
No, if they are not the subject of the verb: Give the books to Mary and me.
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What is the root word for recede?
The root word for "recede" is "cede," which means to yield or surrender. The prefix "re-" is added to emphasize the idea of moving back or away.
What is the verb phrase in this sentence my brother would have worked all summer?
"would have worked" is the verb phrase in the sentence. It shows a hypothetical situation in the past where the action of working all summer was contemplated but may not have actually occurred.
What word has the most silent letters?
The word "queue" has the most silent letters, with all four of its letters being silent.
What is the root meaning of claustrophobia?
The root meaning of claustrophobia comes from the Latin word "claustrum" meaning enclosure or confined space, and the Greek word "phobos" meaning fear. Combined, it refers to the fear of enclosed spaces.
What are some example of s - l v - c pattern sentence?
- The cat (subject) chased (verb) the mouse (object).
- She (subject) is painting (verb) a beautiful picture (object).
- They (subject) are eating (verb) dinner (object) at the table.
- The children (subject) were playing (verb) outside (prepositional phrase).
Who is the voice of mushmouth?
Mushmouth from "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" is voiced by Bill Cosby.
How can you put the word transcend in a compound sentence?
The new Aston Martin transcended the previous model.
Can you write a sentence using the word 'thoughtfully'?
Thoughtfully, the boy picked-up the books that had been knocked from the bookshelf.
What is direct misrepresentation?
Direct misrepresentation occurs when false or misleading information is intentionally communicated to deceive someone. This can include making false statements, providing inaccurate data, or omitting relevant information in order to mislead others. It is considered fraudulent behavior and can result in legal consequences.
Why shouldn't you end a sentence with a preposition?
Some sentences do properly end with a preposition The learnèd fools set you up. Do not give in. This phony rule is nothing we must put up with. Latin sentences may not end with a preposition, but it is perfectly correct in English.
There is nothing grammatically incorrect, at least in the English language, about ending a sentence with a preposition. Technically, this is referred to as "preposition stranding", and it occurs any time a preposition and its object are separated, not just at the end of a sentence (Note, the separation of the preposition and its object must be by more than an adjective or two to qualify as preposition stranding: "with a sunny disposition" is not preposition stranding. Also, preposition stranding usually involves reversing the usual order, i.e., placing the object somewhere before the preoposition.) But wherever in the sentence it occurs, there is absolutely nothing wrong with preposition stranding. What is wrong is to rearrange a sentence in a way that makes it cumbersome or less understandable, all in an effort to follow this false rule.
One example sentence commonly (and deceitfully) used to show that preposition-stranding is incorrect is "Where is the library at?". This sentence is absolutely incorrect, but not because it ends with a preposition. It is incorrect because "at" is not needed. To see this, simply rearrange the sentence by putting "where" after "at", as in "The library is at where?" Doesn't make sense, does it? If you asked the question this way, you would omit "at", and so it is not necessary. However, if I instead asked "Which building is the library in?", that would be perfectly acceptable.
By the way, though the first answerer is correct in his/her conclusion, I need to point out that neither of the first two sentences given as examples actually ends with a preposition. Though "up" and "in" can be used as prepositions, they are not prepositions the way they are used in those two sentences, but are instead adverbs. Also, in the third sentence, though "with" is a preposition, "up" is not. The way you can tell is that a preposition always has an object, somewhere in the sentence, even if it's not immediately after the preposition.
Here are some better examples of grammatically-correct English sentences that end with prepositions:
What are you talking about? ("about" is the preposition, "what" is the object)
That's the girl I'm going out with. ("with" and "that")
What are you looking at? ("at" and "what")
Put this back where you got it from. ("from" and "where (you got it)")
What does the root word arm mean?
The root word "arm" typically refers to the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to anything resembling an arm in shape or function, such as the arm of a machine or a chair.
