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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
"After" is a preposition, not an action verb. It is commonly used to indicate the time following an action or event.
No, "scared" is not an action verb. It is typically used as an adjective to describe someone's emotional state of feeling fear or anxiety.
"Meet" can be both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to come into the presence or company of someone by chance or arrangement. In this context, it is an action verb.
No, "thought" is not an action verb. It is a verb that describes a mental process or activity rather than a physical action.
What is the direct object in the following sentence Mrs. Chang drove us to school yesterday.?
The direct object in the sentence is "us." It is the recipient of the action of the verb "drove."
What words have the same vowel sound as helmet?
Words that have the same vowel sound as "helmet" include "fellow," "yellow," and "echo."
How do you use Past perfect and past simple correctly?
Past perfect -- had + past participle -- is often used with past simple to show that one thing happened in the past before another thing in the past. eg
The train had left -- past perfect
I arrived at the station -- past simple
The train had left when I arrived at the station.
Another example:
The prisoner escaped -- past simple
He had been in prison for two days. -- past perfect
The prisoner escaped after he had been in prison for two days.
On its own past simple is used to write about something that happened in the past and is now finished. eg I went to the cinema yesterday.
Past perfect can also be used in the 'if clause' of a conditional statement eg
If you had eaten your lunch you wouldn't be hungry now
What would you do if you can travel into the future?
If I could travel into the future, I would want to see how society has evolved, what scientific advancements have been made, and how technology has progressed. It would be fascinating to gain insight into what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for humanity.
No, "pair" is not a proper noun. It is a common noun that refers to a set of two similar or related things.
What part of speech answers the question when?
"When" is an adverb. It is used to ask about the time or occasion of an event or action.
Should I say problem lies or lays?
You should say "the problem lies." "Lays" is the present tense form of "lay," which is typically used when you are physically placing something down (e.g., "She lays the book on the table"). "Lies" is the present tense form of "lie," which is used to indicate where something is situated or located (e.g., "The solution lies within the data").
Often yes, but not always. "Oh!" could be the whole exclamation.
Is feedback singular or plural?
"Feedback" is typically used as a singular noun. For example, "I received feedback on my presentation." However, in some contexts, it may be used as a mass noun and not have a specific singular or plural form.
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Do you write a period after Mrs?
Mr. and Mrs. take a period, but Miss does not at it is not an abbreviation.
Can you have two prepositions in one prepositional phrase?
Yes.
Where did you buy that small lamp on the table
in the corner
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I bought it at the market
near the park
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Is season a which type of noun?
"Season" is a common noun, as it refers to a general concept rather than a specific, unique entity.
Is India a which type of noun?
India is a proper noun, as it is the specific name of a country. Proper nouns are used to identify specific people, places, or things.
What is the correct way Proud of you both or So proud for the both of you?
The correct way is "Proud of you both." This phrase expresses pride in two individuals.
Do Year after year need hyphens?
Yes, "year after year" should be hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., year-after-year performance). However, it is not hyphenated when used as an adverbial phrase (e.g., they met year after year).
Is Rhyme repetiton of vowels or consonant sounds?
Rhyme is repetition of both vowel and consonant sounds in words, creating a similar sound pattern at the end of lines in poetry or songs.
