9 Answered Questions for the topic parts of speech
What is a noun?
A noun is defined as a "person, place, or thing."
06/24/19
Just Googling it?
Today in class a student was reading the title of an article for group discussion: "Just googling it is bad for your brain." http://qz.com/519155/just-googling-it-is-bad-for-your-brain/ The...
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06/23/19
How can “for” be classed as a coördinating conjunction in the following instances?
How can *for* be classed as a coördinating conjunction in the following instances? - I cannot give you any money, for I have none. - He deserved to succeed, for he worked hard. - Blessed are the...
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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...
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06/17/19
Are “this” and “next” demonstrative determiners?
**Question 1:** In the following, is *this* a **demonstrative determiner**:> I will go to the store this week.**Question 2:** If so, then what class is *next* in the following:> I will go to...
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A few miles into the town --- verbless clause, or adverbial phrase?
> A few miles into the town, I saw a beautiful building that was now abandoned. I don't know if "a few miles into the town" is a verbless clause like this > (Being) a few miles into the town,...
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