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Grammar English Ela

03/21/19

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? A. The conductor shook hands with Michael Guerro, the orchestra's concertmaster. B. Listening to the beautiful blend of sounds, I marveled at the... more
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03/21/19

What are the principles that make certain lists sound euphonious?
Has this ever happened to you: You write a question, include a list or two in the discussion, and then come back to edit that list because the order doesn't sound "right"? Off the top of my head, I... more
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Grammar English Syntax

03/21/19

What is simple syntax?
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Grammar English Writing

03/21/19

As a(n) noun vs as only?
I wonder about the use of `as a` and `as (only)` in writing. Can you explain when it is correct to quantify the noun when presenting oneself? I will paste some examples for clarity. Are there any... more
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Grammar English Syntax

03/20/19

Is syntax part of grammar?
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03/20/19

Correct usage of SIC to express verbatim statements expressed vocally?
Taken literally, *sic erat scriptum* would imply that "[SIC]" is to be used only when expressing a written statement.
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03/20/19

Tips to avoid past tense in a thesis?
I'm a non-native speaker and currently writing on a thesis in English. I'm struggeling to avoid the past tense. Accoriding to my advisor I'm supposed to write the thesis in present tense. But this... more
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03/20/19

When to use mid-sentence commas when adding a formal name?
Where is it appropriate to insert a comma when putting a persons name in the middle of a sentence, such as when writing an email or letter. Is it really before AND after?
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Grammar English Syntax

03/20/19

What does syntax mean in English?
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03/20/19

Is there a proper format when asking a question?
My book has the following format when asking a question:"È verde il libro grande?" I write it as such.But what's the difference with writing "È il libro grande verde?" Would Italians tilt their... more
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03/20/19

What are the principles that make certain lists sound euphonious?
Has this ever happened to you: You write a question, include a list or two in the discussion, and then come back to edit that list because the order doesn't sound "right"? For example, I changed... more
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03/20/19

Em dash and list of things?
I've searched everywhere before asking this question but I couldn't find an answer to my specific question: "In spite of all the problems in life—lack of education, poverty, unemployment— John... more
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Grammar English Writing

03/20/19

A different word for "One Thing In Common"?
if there is, a single word, that is more professional and used on academic work or everywhere else where good English is written with proper grammar. > E.g. They got one thing in common. E.g.... more
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03/20/19

When can I omit the subject?
Can I omit the subject if it has been mentioned in a preceding sentence? For example, is the phrase inside the parentheses necessary in the below?: >> The sculpture A exhibits degradation at... more
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Grammar Writing

03/19/19

A different word for "One Thing In Common"?
if there is, a single word, that is more professional and used on academic work or everywhere else where good English is written with proper grammar. > E.g. They got one thing in common. E.g.... more
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Grammar Writing Technical

03/19/19

Is it correct to avoid starting sentences with subordinating conjunctions in technical writing?
I work on a team where everyone has decided that it is incorrect to start a sentence with a subordinating conjunction period. For example they will change the sentence: *Based on the system-wide... more
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03/19/19

Turn "in to" or "into" a lonely lane?
I have a sentence I'm writing where I describe making a turn, as I run, into an empty alleyway. Here is how I would like to say it: > I turn *into* a lonely lane... The problem I find is that it... more
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03/19/19

Does the nominalizer 〜の require the adnominal form before it? If yes, why?
A while back I was trying to break down 〜なの, and this is what I decided on (with the help of some of Bart Mathias's posts on mailing lists). ---------- My hypothesis is that the nominalizer 〜の... more
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03/19/19

How do I write an outline in the APA Style?
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Grammar Chinese

03/19/19

Can you say “回去 ____" （A location？）?
Quick question: Can you 回去 a location? or can you only say 回去 by itself? ex. “回去 我家乡”
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03/19/19

Difference between 向かう, 向く, 向ける?
From my understanding 向ける　is transitive and means to face/turn something towards something. > 安藤は日本国内から世界に目を向けたのです。 > > -Andou turned his eyes from inside Japan to the world. 向く　on the... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/19/19

Would you say 当动词 or 是动词?
I am back to the classic 当 vs。 是。 I've heard some people say “这个词也可以是动词” however could I also say "这个词 也可以当动词“ － if so, which sounds more common/colloquial?
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03/19/19

How do you assign Case to sentences with an infinitival clause?
Look at this example: For the butler to attack the robber would be surprising. Here, the butler and the robber are assigned accusative case. Is 'for' assigning case to the butler and 'to attack'... more
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03/19/19

How to say "also" or "too"?
The sentence "I also ate in Tokyo" can mean three different things: >*(Aside from my friends who ate there), I also ate in Tokyo.* >*(Aside from the other places where I tried local... more
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Grammar Japanese

03/19/19

How to say regrets [I should not have X]?
How in the world does this: > 晩ご飯を食べるんじゃなかった。 translate as "I should not have eaten breakfast"? This roughly translates as "It was not that I eat breakfast."
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