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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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When is the sentence are said to be in passive voice?

A sentence is said to be in the passive voice when the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, rather than performing the action. Passive voice sentences typically use a form of "to be" (such as "is," "was," "will be") along with the past participle of the main verb.

Is earth spelled with a capital E?

Earth, when refering to the planet is spelled with a capital E as it is a proper noun (a name). Earth when refering to dirt or soil is not. For example: * "Earth is the only planet that can currently sustain life." * "I love the feeling of the moist earth between by bare toes."

What is the correct to write the sentence the first microwave were sold in 1960 Everybody didn't use them until the late 1980's?

"The first microwave was sold in 1960. Nobody usedthem until the late 1980's."

  • Using "1980's" is incorrect. It should be "1980s", no apostrophe.
  • "Nobody" incorrect. Unless you have 100% proof that nobody used them it should be something along the lines of "They were hardly used..." "Microwaves were rarely used..." "The majority of American households began using microwaves in the late 1980s." So and so forth...

Can a form of do be used with gotten?

I have gotten so much work to do. I don't think this satisfies you but that's the only way i could think of.

Another answer:

Try: I have gotten so much work done that I will not do any more.

What is the passive voice of yes?

The word yes is not normally used as a verb and would not have a passive voice.

While she was being yesed by her child, her boyfriend walked over.

When to use commas between brother John?

Use a comma between "brother" and a person's name when addressing them directly. For example, "Where are you going, brother John?" or "Can you pass the salt, brother John?"

Does a pronoun's atecedent come after it or before it?

The antecedent of a pronoun typically comes before the pronoun in a sentence. The pronoun's role is to refer back to the antecedent and replace it in the sentence to avoid repetition.

What is a silk mooth?

It's a typo.

Either Silk Moth or Silky Smooth typed incorrectly.

Is everything plural?

No, not everything is plural. Plurality depends on the language being used and the specific rules of that language. In English, plural nouns usually refer to more than one of something, while singular nouns refer to just one thing.

Is grass countable or un countable?

With enough time and patience you could count the blades of grass.

How do you use appease in a sentence using subject verb?

Efforts to appease failed to stop Hitler's territorial advances and eventually war was the only option which was left.

How many syllable are in the word brick?

There is only one syllable in the word brick, as there is only one vowel.

Why people use i instead of I in sentences?

They forget to use cap key.

thank you for your funny reply. but nowadays you see in the internet,essays and even books,people use i instead of capital I.Has this kind of writing a grammatical or conceptional meaning or like other words such as u instead of you, 4 instead of for, r instead of are, just for easy and quick typing?

Yes. It is just an easier way of typing. Some people just use it because they don't have time time to take time to use all the correct keys. There is nothing wrong with that though, unless you are typing up something professional or important.

thank you Alesta13.

How do you use 'make a noise' in a sentence?

Reminded of this riddle: How do you catch a rabbit? Sit in the bushes and make a noise like a carrot!

What is the root word in the word neophyte?

The word neophyte is comprised of two root words: 'neo' and 'phyt.' The root word neo is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'neos,' meaning 'new,' and phyt is derived from the Greek word 'phutos,' meaning 'plant.' Together, they form the word neophyte, which describes a person who is a beginner or novice.

What is the root word of the word unsmilling?

The word smiling, as that is the only word that can change it's meaning if you put other words to it. Also it is nigh on impossible to change the meaning of un.

Is it correct grammar to say two persons?

Yes, the word "person" can be made plural by saying "persons" or "people". However, the word "people" sometimes means "tribe"; therefore, it can be made plural by saying "peoples", meaning "tribes".