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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 this grammar correct You may notify myself or John Doe.?
No, the grammar is incorrect. It should be: "You may notify me or John Doe." Using "myself" in this context is not grammatically correct.
What part of speech is the word charming?
The word "charming" is an adjective. It is used to describe or give more information about a noun, usually indicating that something or someone is attractive, pleasing, or delightful.
How many words have silent letters?
Relatively some words have silent letters, for example:
Silent A- Adverbs ending with "ally"
Some words with "ea". "Ea" usually sounds like double E or "ee" which makes a long E sound, but some words have a silent A, only the "e" is pronounced.
Ex. accidentally, actually, musically, historically, basically, mentally, bear, wear, head, bread, threat, weather, feather, Heather, leather, instead, heard, etc.
Silent B- Words with "mb" ending, only the "m" is pronounced.
Words with "bt" ending, only the "t" is pronounced.
Ex. bomb, comb, tomb, womb, crumb, thumb, climb, limb, lamb, jamb, plumb, plumber, numb, debt, doubt, etc.
Remark: Subtract, obtain, Cambridge, Cambrian, etc. contains the "mb" and "bt" but the "b" is still pronounced because it's not at the end of the word.
Silent C- Some words with "sc", especially at the beginning. When the "c" is followed by an E, I or Y, then the "c" would soften and make an "s" sounds. However, in the soft "c" case, if the "s" follows that "c", then the "c" would become silent as it might sound quite repetitive and the "s" is more generally prominent for this sound, so only the "s" is pronounced.
Words with "cq" together, only the "q" is pronounced.
Words with "cn" beginning, only the "n" is pronounced.
There are some exceptions though.
Ex. scissor, science, scene, scenery, scenario, scenic, scent, crescent, ascend, fascinate, muscle, descend, acquire, acquit, acquaintance, cnidarian, Antarctic, arctic, etc.
Silent D- Some words with D isn't pronounced.
Words with "dge" ending, the D isn't pronounced. Technically, it's like a soft "g" ending which sounds like a j However, if the "g" is only there like page, cage, rage, etc., then previous vowel will elongate due to the "e". The silent D in the "dge" ending is like a defender D which prevents the "e" from elongating the previous vowel, so it remains short.
Words with "adj" beginning, the D isn't pronounced. Technically, the J can't be the consonant blend, which is the first letter in the blend, so the following letter of the J is usually a consonant. If there's only the J, then there's only one intervening consonant, which the first letter might elongate. Doubling the J might work but English words can't have double J. The silent D in the "adj" beginning is like a defender D which prevents the J-following vowel from elongating the previous consonants.
Ex. sandwich, Wednesday, handsome, handkerchief, edge, hedge, ledge, pledge, ridge, bridge, badge, badger, sledge, smudge, dredge, adjacent, adjective, adjust, etc.
The word "bad" functions as an adjective to describe a noun (e.g. bad day). It is not a noun itself.
"My" is already in singular (and at the same time plural) form. For example: I need my shoe. (singualr). or: I need my shoes. (plural)
The correct answer is "it has been raining on and off since last Wednesday." This is because the present perfect continuous tense ("has been raining") is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.
What is another word that belongs in this group bang crash pin splash splat?
The word "smash" also belongs in this group as it fits the pattern of onomatopoeic words associated with loud impacts or collisions.
What are Adjectives to describe a hobo?
Examples of adjectives that might be used to describe a hobo are:
- homeless
- shabby
- sad
- alcoholic
- unwashed
- unemployed
- defeated
- well traveled
- savvy
- observant
What is the words set raise and lay followed by?
"Raise" is typically followed by an object or a subject complement, indicating an action of lifting something up or increasing something. "Lay" is usually followed by a direct object, indicating an action of placing something down or arranging something in a specific position.
What is the present form of fly?
Fly -- I fly to work
Flies -- She flies to work
Flying -- We are flying to work
The participle phrase in the sentence is "riding a horse." It functions as an adjective to describe the sheriff and the action he is performing.
What syllable is stressed in the word district?
The first syllable "dis-" is stressed in the word "district."
What syllable is stressed in the word concrete?
The stress in the word "concrete" falls on the first syllable, "con."
What syllable is stressed in the word complain?
The syllable "com" is stressed in the word "complain."
What is a preffix trans means?
The prefix "trans-" typically means "across," "beyond," or "through" in English. When added to a word, it can indicate movement from one place to another, change, or a shift in condition.
What is a syllable or word element that can only occur in front of or after a root stem?
An affix is a syllable or word element that can only occur in front of (prefix) or after (suffix) a root stem in a word. Affixes can change the meaning or grammatical function of the root stem.
Is back to the point a conjunction?
No, "back to the point" is a phrase or prepositional phrase that typically indicates going back to the main topic or focus of a discussion. It is not a conjunction, which are words like "and," "but," or "because" that connect words, phrases, or clauses.
No, a girl is not an object. Girls, like boys, are human beings with thoughts, feelings, and rights. It is important to treat everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of gender.
