Example Sentences

"Each one of you is a class act" is correct, because the simple subject "one" requires a singular verb. Despite its proximity to the verb "is", "you" is not any part of a simple subject of this sentence but instead is the object of a preposition in a prepositional phrase in the complete subject. Objects of prepositions functioning grammatically as such are never by themselves the simple subject of a sentence.

I prefer the semisweet chocolate rather than the milk chocolate.

The English word "mother" and the Spanish word "madre" are cognates because they share a common Latin root.

It is wrong to devalue someone elses property.

Definition: to lessen in value or strength

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I searched the internet for the meaning for the word folk

'Set' as a noun: She gave me a beautiful set of dishes.

Bill and I were out biking and we rode by the

'Happens" just happened to be the fourth word that was sent forth in the example questioning sentence.

You can use the word "doubtful" to express uncertainty or skepticism about something. For example, "It is doubtful that we will finish the project on time," or "She gave a doubtful look at the new proposal."

It is morally impossible to remain neutral in this conflict.

Certainly.

"During the Second World War, most people accept that Switzerland was neutral, even though they helped to fund the Nazi campaign."

I'll do a second one, just so you catch the drift.

"The car was stuck in neutral gear, and began rolling down the hill."

Neutral: Verb. To do very little, or nothing.

He is too haughty to listen to truth from the lips of any of his fellow men.

You would not capitalize "mom" in a sentence when it is used as a common noun, such as "my mom is a nurse." However, you would capitalize it when it is used as a proper noun, such as "I'm going to visit Mom."

Both the lobby and the patio were designed to create an ambience of sheer relaxation.

You made a hug impact by spending your time at the community center.

I heard that they want to abandon that rule, because it's causing some serious problems.

They did that project all by themselves.

Our children squabble over who is going to sit in the front set.

The old building was likely demolished due to safety concerns, structural instability, or to make way for new development that better suits the area's needs.

Can you run fast?

I can tell you are fast to the subject.

I'm telling you you're too fast.

No, "of course" is not a "modality word." It is an adverbial phrase used to express something that is obvious or widely accepted. "Modality words" refer to words that express certainty, possibility, necessity, permission, or ability.

Yes, it is perfectly correct. For example:

'So sleepy had we become that we dozed off in the car on the way home.'

'So much for wanting to help customers set up new businesses: my bank manager threw me out!'

'So we'll go no more a-roving' (Byron).

'So long as you are back by midnight, you may go to the party.'

'So, what happens now?'

There is a spacious air-conditioned salon with dining area onboard and a bar.

I enjoy spending time tending to my vegetable garden during the summer months.

His skin was impenetrable,

Impenetrable means difficult to get through such as a forest or your skin.

the forest was impenetrable and it took me hours to get through.