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Grammar Esl/esol Speech

06/21/19

Is the overuse of "so" not that good?
Sometimes, I hear many people use "so" a lot during a presentation, tutorial, lecture, and also normal conversation. Is it bad, or is it just a matter of favor?
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06/21/19

Punctuation for the phrase "including but not limited to"?
When using the phrase "including but not limited to", how should it be punctuated?When used in the following (no punctuation):> There are many activities including but not limited to running... more
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06/21/19

Rahul is eating hurriedly
Yes I am show to give me a answer please give me a answer
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06/21/19

How does one know when to use a gerund or an infinitive?
As a native speaker of English, the gerund version of this sentence sounds better: infinitive: > When used together in chains, > extension methods are an unprecedented > tool **to... more
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Grammar Clauses

06/21/19

That awkward moment when?
I know when people use the phrase "that awkward moment when", it is clearly a sentence fragment. What exactly is it called though? A dependent clause? A noun clause? I have no idea.
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Grammar

06/21/19

Is there an Extended Backus–Naur form (EBNF) that covers all of English?
Is there an [EBNF] (Extended Backus–Naur form) that covers all of English, and if so, what is it?
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06/20/19

Does this sentence exemplify an adverbial clause?
On the Wikipedia page for 'Dependent clause,' on the subject of 'Dependent words,' there is provided an example which supposedly presents an adverbial clause, viz., "Wherever she goes, she leaves... more
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Grammar

06/20/19

It worths it, "it worth it" or "it is worth it"?
Which one is correct and why? I think "worth it" is an adjective phrase. So what is "worth" then? Example: > You should try spending money on her. **It worths it**. > You should try spending... more
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06/20/19

Is this sentence grammatically correct? Adverb clause?
When I got back my test recently, I oddly found that my English teacher thinks that there is an error in the usage of adverbial clauses in > "It seems that moving the body while learning, which... more
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Grammar Verbs

06/20/19

I use to, or "I used to"?
Which is the correct sentence, if there is a correct one? > I use to be a hitman. <!-- break --> > I used to be a hitman. I've read the second sentence recently in a book, but I... more
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06/20/19

Usage of the article 'a' before bait in this particular instance?
Is it acceptable to use the article 'a' before 'bait' in this sentence? Is there a difference in meaning here when you use 'a' or drop it? "You would not have sent it to me for no reason. It was... more
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06/20/19

Is it grammatical to introduce a result clause using “then”?
Is it grammatical to introduce a result clause by using *then* as in these examples: * Don’t be lazy – *then* you will fail. * Don’t kill him – *then* you will regret it. If so, then is the *then*... more
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06/20/19

Is a comma in this sentence required?
In the sentence below, is the comma optional or should it (not) be there? I can hear it there when this is spoken, but I am not convinced it needs to be there in written form. > In order to pass... more
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06/20/19

What is the best way to explain how to choose between "its" and "it's"?
Probably one of the most frequent grammar mistakes in the English language is:> The dog sat on it's mat.Since spelling checkers don't catch it, and it is even logical, since you would correctly... more
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Grammar Pronouns Clauses

06/20/19

Can an independent clause have an implied (or null) subject?
I'm trying to determine whether a clause with an implied subject can be considered independent - specifically in the case of compound sentences. For example: "I was tired, but went to the party... more
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06/20/19

Which clause does the adverb modify in this sentence?
I have the following sentence: > "The KKK was a secret organization; apart from a few top leaders *the members **never** revealed their membership **and** wore masks in public*." Does the adverb... more
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06/20/19

Ambiguity of "We discourage X from doing Y by using Z"?
Given the sentence, > We discourage people from committing crimes by using law enforcement, religion and education. I see two possible interpretations: 1. [We discourage people by using law... more
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Grammar Word Choice

06/20/19

Can “due to” and “because of ” be used interchangeably?
Is it fine to use *due to* in place of *because of* ? How about the other way around? Are any of these sentences ungrammatical?* He was lost because of the storm.* He was lost due to the storm.* He... more
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06/20/19

What does "I have no shame when it comes to ignorance" mean?
Does it mean one chooses to be ignorant regardless of shame, or submit to shame while admitting ignorance? **Interviewer:** Tell me about your first felony arrest? **Candidate**: I have no shame... more
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Grammar Word Choice

06/20/19

Is “either” only used with two options?
Does “either . . . or” apply to only two options? For example, can I say, “It can provide *either* 100, 150, or 400 amps of power”? Or should it just be “It can provide 100, 150, or 400 amps of... more
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Grammar Clauses

06/20/19

Parsing possibility?
What is the correct way to parse the following sentence: It is possible that one can be happy only if one can be free. Does the sentence say: It is possible that [one can be happy only if one can... more
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Grammar Clauses Emphasis

06/20/19

It is only me that is or "It is only I that am"?
> It is only me that is confused. or > It is only I that am confused. The first one sounds more natural to me while the second one appears to me as grammatically correct. Which one is correct?
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06/20/19

I like it that vs. "I like that"?
I want to express the following: You are blaming me for your lack of concern and I like that (in a sarcastic way). Which one of the following sentences would be correct? > * I like it that your... more
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06/20/19

Use semicolon or period when telling a result of an action?
If you look at these sentences, the second one is result of the first: > Alex shouts and feels pain in his leg, and he rubs the place with hand and looks at the leg. His leg swelled little bit.... more
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06/20/19

Punctuating a sentence containing em dashes within commas?
I always find myself writing sentences that contain clauses within clauses, and I can never decide what the right way to punctuate this is. I'm not specifying what kinds of clauses because they... more
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