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Grammar

07/30/19

Extremely appreciate: grammatically correct?
I've seen the word **Extremely** used to modify adjectives. Would it also be correct to use it to modify verbs? For example, "extremely appreciate", or "extremely enjoy".Thank you.
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07/30/19

What is an "infinitive"?
I've heard that a verb usually follows the 'infinitive' but how does one define an 'infinitive'?
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Grammar Middle English

07/29/19

Is there a rule prescribing the absence of the -eth third person ending in late middle English?
Is there a rule prescribing the absence of the *-eth* third person ending in late middle English ?In the King James Bible, there are many verses which contain verbs in the third person without the... more
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Grammar

07/29/19

Should the noun be singular or plural in the expression "...one of, if not the, [superlative] [noun]..."?
A common English expression takes the form of "It was one of, if not the, best experience[s] of my life." In this expression, what is the correct number for "experience[s]"?
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Grammar Prepositions

07/29/19

Which preposition: "Write on/at/to this address?"?
My exam included this fill-in-the-blank question:>Please write __ this address. (on/at/to)I filled the blank with *on*.Is that correct?
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Grammar Usage

07/29/19

Is the expression 'too much, too young' grammatically acceptable?
I'm happy to see that grammar is being seen as important enough to be taught in English schools ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22403731 ) again. I think. At least it might improve some... more
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07/29/19

What does “sheafs” mean in “The rays cut straight sheafs”?
This sentence is from *Atlas Shrugged*, depicting rays of light running through coils of steam enveloping a building:> The rays of a few strong lights **cut straight *sheafs*** through the>... more
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07/29/19

Using an uncountable noun and 'none'?
Today I came across the following sentence:> We asked for help and were given none.It feels and sounds right to me. However, after decomposing _none_ into _not one_, it becomes apparent that... more
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07/29/19

How are embedded quotations used?
How would embedded quotations be used when quoting from passages/sources within an essay? What would be the difference between normal quotations and embedded quotations?
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07/29/19

Confusing rule about subject-verb agreement?
I am currently working through "The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation" by Jane Straus. In the section on subject-verb agreement the author describes a rule for sentences that begin with "there"... more
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Grammar Verbs Word Usage

07/29/19

I'll revenge vs "I'll take revenge"?
Throughout my life I have thought that the correct expression is *to take revenge*; however, I have also heard people saying *I'll revenge*. Which is correct?
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07/29/19

Why "planet of the apes" but "planet of the blind"?
Why is it *planet of the apes* but *planet of the blind*? Is that "s" necessary after *the ape*? I know that *the* can change singular nouns and adjectives into plural nouns. But is there any rule?
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07/29/19

My boss was furious with me and I have been fired vs. "My boss was furious with me and I was fired"?
I have a question and I hope you can help me. I've been learning English for many years but I'm still struggling with the difference between simple past and present perfect.For example this... more
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Grammar Phrases

07/29/19

why use "be of something", is there some meaning for this "of"?
I saw a sentence when reading some technical articles:>When we call this function, it expects the second parameter to be of type Collection. The actual argument is of type Collection.So my... more
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Grammar Passive Voice

07/29/19

What is the passive voice of "She quits her teaching job in school"?
What will be the passive voice for "She quits her teaching job in school"? I have come up with "The teaching job in school is quit by her," but somehow it's not sounding correct. Is it fine?
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07/29/19

In back of'' vs. back of" vs. the spatial sense of "behind" in AmE?
What's the difference to these expressions, as in "The little girl was hiding in back of the tree" vs. "The little girl was hiding back of the tree" vs. "The little girl was hiding behind the... more
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Grammar Syntax

07/29/19

Is this a proper use of a semicolon?
Is this a correctly formed sentence? In formal writing does the sentence need to be broken into two sentences?> As an example consider Myc; when overexpressed it can be a powerful promoter of... more
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Grammar Gre

07/29/19

What does "Far from ...but" mean?
I read it in GRE test. The questions is that> Far from viewing Jefferson as a skeptical but enlightened intellectual, .....So, in my opinion, Jefferson is not skeptical, and he is enlightened.... more
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Grammar Phrases

07/29/19

is there any reason to write Computer Science, Department of?
On some universities’ web pages, like Oxford university, they write:> Computer Science, Department ofFor me it is more intuitive to say:> Department of Computer ScienceCan somebody explain... more
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Grammar Errors Whom

07/29/19

Whom of which, a valid expression?
I recently encountered this expression and I'm pretty much stumped. People seem to be using it in place of "who". Example:>[...] they were developed by non-medical professionals whom of which... more
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Grammar English

07/26/19

Grammar Help!!!
Which is correct: Hover over my siblings and me... Hover over my siblings and I....
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Grammar

07/22/19

Passive voice and use of get
Hello i have got few queries about passive active voices. Please explain1. I have recently read that use of verb 'get' in place of 'be' makes sentence informal and get is used only in the passive... more
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Grammar

07/21/19

Preterite & Imperfect
What is the difference between the preterite and the imperfect? Both are the past tense, so how do I know when to use each one?
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Grammar

07/16/19

Is this statement correct

Aeronautical information is provided by means of written, verbal (including by radio telecommunication) or electromagnetic form only. Is this his statement correct? Please advice
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07/15/19

What is the difference between a colon and a semi-colon?
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