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Example Sentences
Questions asking for an example of a sentence with a certain word in it.
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When do you use is or was in a sentence?
Both is and was are forms of the verb to be.
Is represents the third-person singular (he, she it) in the present tense.
Was represents the third-person singular (he, she, it) in the past tense.
Example:
The boy is late for school, and he was also late yesterday.
As a helper verb:
The dog is eating his food now, but he was eating my sandwich a minute ago.
The modifier in the sentence is "which meant the kids would be changing schools and homes," as it provides additional information about the decision that the family disagreed about. It acts as a relative clause modifying the noun "decision."
When do you use mothers in a sentence?
Mothers is the plural of mother; you use it when there are more than one mother:
All of our mothers came to the school meeting; some fathers also came.
How do you use cul-de-sac in a sentence?
We had less traffic living on the cul-de-sac, but trouble getting in and out when the street was being repaired.
(cul-de-sac, French "bottom of the sack", a dead-end or circle ending a street)
What is a sentence for the word faciliate?
We cannot facilitate your needs.
We do not have the funding to facilitate you.
The REED in my claranet was dirty, so I had to clean it. I bought a cleaning tool to clean my REED. Once I cleaned the REED, it looked brand new!
What is sentence with the word washes?
He washes the blood off his hands.
The wave washes over the the beach.
She keeps complaining that her husband never washes the dishes.
What is a sentence with the word squire?
"The name of the Town Squire is Paul."
"Sir Lancelot called to his squire to bring his armor."
Deliberate use of exaggeration?
Exaggeration is a deliberate literary device that involves over-emphasizing or overstating a particular aspect for dramatic effect. It is commonly used in humor, satire, and advertising to grab attention and make a point more memorable. By magnifying details beyond their actual scope, exaggeration can create humor, draw attention to an issue, or emphasize a point.
The specific study of word forms and how they are affected by their origin is known as?
The specific study of word forms and how they are affected by their origin is known as morphology. This branch of linguistics examines the structure of words, including their roots, affixes, and how they combine to create meaning.
How do you use the word typify in a sentence?
typify is associating or connecting one thing with another - for example...
Jeans, trainers and a mobile phone typify the modern teenager
What is a sentence with the word lethargic?
The lethargic boy failed to complete any tasks the entire day; he simply lazed about on the couch.
How do you use lamely in a sentence?
A girl scout helped a lame person to earn her assisting the needy badge.
His horse had become lame and he had to walk home.
The lazy clerk gave a lame excuse for his absence at the meeting.
She took studied orthography to better understand the English language.
Does a compound sentence use awubis?
In general, compound sentences do not necessarily require the use of AWUBIS (although they can be used). A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses that are joined together by coordinating conjunctions (such as "and," "but," "or"). AWUBIS is a mnemonic device used to remember common subordinating conjunctions for complex sentences.
Is it OKAY to use 50 words in a sentence?
If you have to ask, no it is not OK to use 50 words in a sentence. There are times and conditions when a good author can get away with it. One idea would need to lead into another and then into another. It would need to lead the reader from inaction to action. The reader would give out a gasp of air when he finished as if he had reached a pinnacle. You could not have any relative clauses. Such would be difficult to pull off. It could be done. It is not recommended. Still, a good writer uses the language. He is not used by the language.
Yes, using the word "hell" in this context could be considered profanity depending on the audience and the context in which it is used. It can be seen as rude or aggressive, so it's best to use more polite language.
Give you a sentence using the word male?
The peacock is a male with the beautiful feathers, the peahen is the female with plain brown feathers.
How do you use purposeful in a sentence?
A brisk, purposeful walk can lessen your chances of being mugged or attacked, as criminals prefer to prey on people who seem lost, disoriented, and weak.
Stand-up comedy was not one of the careers they had always dreamed of for their daughter, but they were glad to see her engaging in purposeful activities again, instead of just watching TV all day and wallowing in depression.
A small tadpole jumped on a log and ate a frog, not knowing that what it just did was repulsive, disgusting, and somewhat cannibalistic, but it probably wouldn't care even if it did know, so let's forget about it and worry about our own problems.
Is the sentence He's using one of those frosted head brushes correct?
Yes! You have a subject and a verb. ..also an adjective.
Subject and verb are only needed.
How could you make a sentence with glum in it?
After receiving the disappointing news, her expression turned glum as she quietly left the room.
What is a sentence using the word knowledgeable?
The knowledgeable salespeople at RadioShack helped me find the right adapter cord to hook my new TV up to my ancient DVD player.
When it comes to punk rock, no one is more knowledgeableabout the music and the culture than Dave, not least because he actually lived through all of it.
