Grammar

One who governs by terrorism or intimidation; specifically, an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.

"Pittsburgh" is a proper noun.

"Keepers" can function as a plural noun. It refers to people or things that keep, guard, or oversee something.

Discouraging violence is advisable.

No, conjunctions do not take the place of a noun. Conjunctions are connecting words that join words, phrases, or clauses. They do not replace nouns but instead link them together in a sentence.

The word "consumption" is a noun.

Yes, because surrounded is a derivative of the verb surround.

"Low" can function as an adjective or an adverb. It describes the position, level, or degree of something.

No, not all English sentences require an object. Some sentences can be complete with only a subject and a verb. Objects are only necessary in sentences that involve transitive verbs, where the action is done to someone or something.

No, "powerful" is not an adverb. It is an adjective used to describe the noun it modifies.

The word "flew" is a verb.

This rhetorical device is called epistrophe. It involves repeating the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis or to create a powerful effect.

To eliminate gender bias, revise the sentence to read "The candidate must possess strong leadership skills."

The correct root of "circumspect" is the Latin word "circumspectus," which means to look around or be cautious.

Yes, "Hindu" is a noun. It refers to a follower of Hinduism, a religion practiced by the majority of people in India.

The word "seized" is a verb.

Story grammar refers to the underlying structure or elements that make up a narrative, including characters, setting, plot, and themes. It helps guide the audience through a story’s progression and meaning. Understanding story grammar can aid in analyzing and interpreting the structure and components of a story.

Yes, "railway station" is a noun. It is a place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers.

"Document" is a singular, common, concrete noun.

Not unless the sentence requires a pause at that point.

Yes, there is a difference. Gender roles are the behaviors, activities, and expectations society considers appropriate for men and women, while gender representation refers to how men and women are portrayed in media, art, and culture. Gender representation can influence and perpetuate gender roles, but they are distinct concepts.

I believe that engaging visual content, such as videos and infographics, would be most appealing to Americans today. Visual content is easy to consume, visually stimulating, and often more shareable on social media platforms.

Yes, quicksand is a noun. It refers to a wet, loose sand that acts as a liquid when disturbed, trapping anything that enters it.

The word "scrawny" is an adjective.