63 Answered Questions for the topic grammaticality

Grammaticality Esl/esol Speech Conversation

06/02/19

Are there any rules for missing words in English questions or affirmative statements?
In some sentences we don't use some words: For example: 1. Instead of: "Do you want a ride?" We say: "Want a ride?" 2. Instead of: "I'm just coming. Hang on!" We say: "Just coming.... more
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Grammaticality Esl/esol Speech Formality

06/02/19

Can I vs "May I"?
You may have heard the argument "it's not **can** I go to the bathroom, it's **may** I." If this is true, then any question such as *"can you get me a glass of water?"* could have the same... more
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Grammaticality Grammar Conjunctions Clauses

05/16/19

Multiple 'as' (subordinate conjunction) in the same sentence?
> Performance is poor as losses have increased and are projected to remain negative going forward as the company works through problem assets and realizes related expense. Is this sentence... more
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Grammaticality Grammar Verbs Clauses

05/11/19

Position of verb for object clause?
Is the general word order of this sentence correct? > We investigate how strong the effect of X on Y is. Or, as an alternative, > We investigate how strong the effect of X is on Y. In a... more
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Grammaticality English Prepositions Books

05/03/19

Is the expression "as promised in the list" correct?
I'm reading the book Looking for Alaska by John Green and studying English grammar at the same time. As far as I know, we must use "on" with "list". Is it a grammar mistake?> As promised **in**... more
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Grammaticality Grammar Writing Writing Style

04/27/19

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses into one sentence?
Is it correct to combine multiple clauses (sub sentences) into one? For example, let us consider this sentence: > *On managerial side, I am experienced in accounting software, have been... more
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Grammaticality Writing Word Choice

04/27/19

Is it acceptable to use "google" as a verb?
With the popularity and ubiquity of Google, it has become a verb to describe "searching for something online" and it appears in conversations and informal writing. How can I know if it is... more
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Grammaticality English Books

04/24/19

Is Theodore Roosevelt's writing ungrammatical?
Here is an excerpt from chapter 8 of Theodore Rex* by Edmund Morris (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40923.Theodore_Rex). Morris quotes some of Roosevelt's writing and calls it ungrammatical.... more
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Grammaticality Writing Inversion

04/24/19

Is there an inversion in the clause？
The noise was like an English fox-hunt only better because every now and then with the music of the hounds was mixed the roar of the other lion and sometimes the far deeper and more awful roar of... more
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04/24/19

Grammatical interpretation of Don DeLillo sentence?
I'm puzzled by these three sentences from Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo: Heavy trucks went downtown bouncing, headed to the garment district or the meatpacking docks, and nobody saw them. They saw the... more
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04/23/19

Should the use of apostrophes be consistent?
It is time to rock, but don't be too loud. Is it recommended to stay consistent with the use of apostrophes? Should it instead be: "It's time to rock, but don't be too loud." If that is fine either... more
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Grammaticality English Meaning Writing Style

04/23/19

The likeliest problem vs. "the most likely problem"?
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04/23/19

Is "i.e." in this situation incorrect?
I.e. is used when we would like to use a situation as a kind of clarification. Suppose I was to write something like this: > Nano-boxes are used in medical science i.e. cancer treatment, where... more
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Grammaticality Reading Grammatical Number

04/01/19

How to break sentences to get clear understanding?
>Sparva, unlike Treland’s other provinces, requires automobile insurers to pay for any medical treatment sought by someone who has been involved in an accident; in the other provinces, insurers... more
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Grammaticality Writing Negation Conjunctions

03/28/19

On the expression "no [noun 1] or any [noun 2]"?
I have often seen the following expressions: [ex.] 1. I have **no** allergies or **any** medical issues. 2. John serves a chicken with **no** sauce or **any** kind of seasoning. I suspect... more
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Grammaticality Grammar Writing Prepositions

03/28/19

Experienced in or "experienced of"?
What is the correct use of experienced, with *in* or *of*? For example, > I have experienced **in** system development. > > I have experienced **of** system development.
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Grammaticality Writing Usage

03/28/19

What is the correct method to write measurements in English?
Should it be: **1KG** or **1 KG**? **1M** or **1 M**? **1PM** or **1 PM**? **1GB** or **1 GB**? **1Kmph** or **1 Kmph**? **1Kbps** or **1 Kbps**? or anything else?
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Grammaticality Grammar Writing Punctuation

03/24/19

Using "and" twice in a list?
About using *and*, I've learned it is usually used in lists, between the last two items. For example: >I like movies, traveling *and* going out with friends. Please tell me if the use of... more
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Grammaticality English Writing Usage

03/22/19

What is the correct method to write measurements in English?
Should it be: **1KG** or **1 KG**? **1M** or **1 M**? **1PM** or **1 PM**? **1GB** or **1 GB**? **1Kmph** or **1 Kmph**? **1Kbps** or **1 Kbps**? or anything else?
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Grammaticality English Writing Expressions

03/21/19

Where does "emphasis mine" go in a quotation?
I have often seen the term *emphasis mine* used whenever an author wishes to denote that emphasis in a given quotation originates from said author rather than from the original source. **What is... more
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Grammaticality English Parallelism Meaning

03/21/19

Dropping the second "the" in sentences: the X and the Y vs. the X and Y?
Is there any difference between these two examples? 1. (Both) the Senate and the House of Representatives are legislative bodies. 2. (Both) the Senate and House of Representatives are legislative... more
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Grammaticality Esl/esol Speech

03/19/19

Is "the way how" grammatically incorrect?
(I am not a native speaker so my writing probably seems to be odd. Please understand some Non-grammar...) I learned that "the way how" is grammatically wrong because 'the way' and 'how' have same... more
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Grammaticality Esl/esol Speech Formality

03/18/19

which group I belong to vs to which group I belong?
1. I don't know which group I belong to. 2. I don't know to which group I belong. Which one of the sentences is true? --- Note: An answer was given to this question when it still read "I... more
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Grammaticality Grammar Esl/esol Speech

03/18/19

How do I use "as of now" correctly?
Just to clarify, I am not a native English speaker. I occasionally hear from other non-native English speakers the use of the phrase: "*As of now*" with the meaning of *Currently*. Initially I... more
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Grammaticality Writing

03/16/19

What is wrong with this sentence, and how should I fix it?
I am proof-reading a short CV that details an employee's volunteer achievements. It will form part of an application for a committee position. The following sentence makes my brain itch, but I am... more
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