63 Answered Questions for the topic grammaticality

Grammaticality Grammar Writing Writing Style

03/16/19

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 working... more
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Grammaticality English Verbs Writing Style

03/16/19

How to use "used to use"?
Is it correct to say something like this? "I used to use the knife to open things like cans."
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Grammaticality English Grammar Writing

03/16/19

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 that such... more
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03/15/19

I would like to ask you a favour vs. "I would like to ask you for a favour"?
Which form is to be preferred?> * I would like to ask you a favour.* I would like to ask you *for* a favour.
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Grammaticality English Grammar Writing Style

03/15/19

What are some examples of awkward sounding but grammatically correct sentences?
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03/14/19

Too much pills and liquor or "Too many pills and liquor"?
When you mix a mass noun with a plural, do you use "much" or "many"? I haven't been able to find any information about this.
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Grammaticality English Grammar Writing

03/14/19

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 working... more
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Grammaticality English Writing Conjunctions

03/14/19

Using "And" at the beginning of a sentence?
Since I first learned English, I have been holding this understanding that "and", as a conj. but unlike "but", can only connect two clauses, not two sentences ended with periods.But recently, I... more
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Grammaticality English Writing Proofreading

03/14/19

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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03/14/19

Is it incorrect to use a sentence fragment to answer a question?
In an English essay, I wrote: > What am I looking at? People enjoying themselves? I lost points for using a sentence fragment. Is it truly incorrect to use a sentence fragment this way?
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Grammaticality English Grammar Writing

03/13/19

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 English Grammar Idioms

03/13/19

Analysis of "It is like a dream come true"?
I've been unable to grammatically analyse the sentence> It is like a dream **come** true.To me, it should either be> It is like a dream **that has come** trueor> It is like a dream... more
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Grammaticality English Grammar Writing

03/13/19

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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