I want to check my grammar. Can I ask a question like: Is that all hours on this job site under the contract?

Question

I want to check my grammar. Can I ask a question like: Is that all hours on this job site under the contract?

Answer 1

Hi Sophia,

A better way to phrase that question would be:

"Are all hours on this job site under contract?"

'Hours' (the noun) is plural; therefore, you need to write 'are' as the verb before it. "Under contract" is an expression referring to what is written on the legal document that you sign when beginning a new job or getting rehired for your present employment, and what it entails specifically on the financial-time clock front(s).

You could also phrase the question as follows: "Are all hours on this job site included in the contract?" It basically means the same thing as what I described above.

I hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

“Is that all hours on this job site under the contract?”

I would first try to identify the intent of the question. So, what role or person is asking the contract? (The client or Contractor?)

To whom is the question being asked? (Same as above)

Is it about getting to the point of reporting the hours worked let’s say at end of week?

Then, it’s easier to know how the question should be written.