| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Phrase which includes prevalence rate. | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am aware that writers usually write, "The prevalence rate of depression..." or "The prevalence ...
A: Ernie: I see what your issue is, but you are mixing two different things in your two examples. ...
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| Sentences | 11/18/2008 |
Q: 1. Ex1: Have you ever been to the famous temple on the outskirts of the city? What’s the difference ...
A: 1. Ex1: Have you ever been to the famous temple on the outskirts of the city? What’s the ...
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| Grammar | 11/15/2008 |
Q: 1. When will you move your office? When will you move into your office? What's the difference ...
A: I haven't heard from you for a while. I thought you were gone from Allexperts! *****1. When will ...
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| hyphen | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I'm a bit confused about the use of the hyphen. Should a hyphen be added to the following examples? ...
A: Your guess is exactly right. #4 should be hyphenated, because the two adjectives [low and mass] are ...
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| continuous/simple | 11/8/2008 |
Q: First off I'd like to thank you for the two last answers to my questions. I was unable to rate your ...
A: Luke: Yes, there seems to be a problem with Allexperts. The experts for "rabbits" and "coin ...
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| grammar | 11/6/2008 |
Q: How's life :) Which sounds better? 1. We always look for good translators OR We're always looking ...
A: Which sounds better? 1. We always look for good translators OR We're always looking for good ...
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| grammar2 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: 1. Someone is following me. Someone follows me. (I want to say that something has been going on for ...
A: FOLLOW-UP -- Luke, I have already resent this message to you once. This is my third attempt. For ...
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| neologisms in advertising | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I'm Russian and I really need your help! Well, I want to clear it out what I'm looking for - words ...
A: You have a difficult project. First, "neologisms" are words that are "newly created," and they ...
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| grammar "thought to himself" | 10/31/2008 |
Q: When we say something like, "Wow! This water is murky". John thought to himself. The sentence where ...
A: Steve: Thoughts, which are not spoken aloud, are still considered to be stated remarks. So, John's ...
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| been running/have run/been written/was written | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have some more questions, however :) 1. How long have you been running, Tom? (use it while he is ...
A: I have some more questions, however :) 1. How long have you been running, Tom? (use it while he ...
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| past perfect/what is...... | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I'm back :) I have some more questions: 1.We had met each other before 2. I went to Africa in ...
A: Luke: Welcome back! **** I have some more questions: 1.We had met each other before 2. I ...
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| present prefect simple/continuous | 10/30/2008 |
Q: 1. How long have you been working in this bookshop? 2. How long have you worked in this bookshop? 3. ...
A: 1. How long have you been working in this bookshop? 2. How long have you worked in this bookshop? ...
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| short questions | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Good morning Ted! Is it OK to write: 1. Which of these two information says that something has ...
A: Luke: Is it OK to write: 1. Which of these two information says that something has been ...
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| Commas with Appositives | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My grammar book says nonrestrictive appositives need commas around them and gives this example: ...
A: Bill: Yes, "the champion" is a nonrestrictive appositive. "James is a great player" is the main ...
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| Sentences | 10/26/2008 |
Q: 1. Many employees consider this a harsh decision. Many employees consider your decision very ...
A: 1. Many employees consider this a harsh decision. Many employees consider your decision very ...
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| Sentences | 10/26/2008 |
Q: 1. (1.) It is in regard to your decision to make the mill off-limits to smokers. Can “with regard ...
A: 1. (1.) It is in regard to your decision to make the mill off-limits to smokers. Can “with ...
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| Sentences | 10/24/2008 |
Q: 1.Are all the sentences below grammatically correct? Ex1: Scientists now have enough date on El ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in responding, but my elderly aunt is in critical condition in the ...
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| conditionals | 10/23/2008 |
Q: 1. She wouldn't wait that long if she knew he wasn't going to come 2. She wouldn't have waited that ...
A: Luke: 1. She wouldn't wait that long if she knew he wasn't going to come 2. She wouldn't have ...
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| Sentences | 10/22/2008 |
Q: 1. Ex: Rachel is as beautiful as Jean. Are both ‘as”s prepositions? What do they mean? 2 I have ...
A: 1. Ex: Rachel is as beautiful as Jean. Are both ‘as”s prepositions? What do they mean? YES, ...
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| Sentences | 10/21/2008 |
Q: 1. She had her car serviced at the garage last week. What is another word for “serviced” in the ...
A: . She had her car serviced at the garage last week. What is another word for “serviced” in the ...
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| is | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the phrase "what is there" from the sentence below. "It may be that we have ...
A: Luke: I have a question about the phrase "what is there" from the sentence below. "It may be that ...
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| Capitalization | 10/16/2008 |
Q: When should metro (metropolitan) be capitalized. We live in Metro Atlanta or metro Atlanta?
A: Charles: I have checked two style guides -- the Associated Press and The Chicago Manual of Style. ...
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| 1 sentence | 10/16/2008 |
Q: If Seb didn't come with us to the desert, everyone would be very disappointed. --- does the first ...
A: Luke: FOLLOW-UP If I ruled the grammar world, I would forbid the use of both the conditional mood ...
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| conditionals | 10/16/2008 |
Q: A) I wasn't really surprised that we got lost because I knew that the navigator couldn't map-read. ...
A: Luke: There are just two grammar topics that I do not like trying to explain: conditional mood and ...
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| sentences | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Can you have a look at these sentences and tell me if they are alright? 1. I'm sorry I forgot to ...
A: Luke: First, in the last message I sent to you -- about an hour ago -- I was interrupted several ...
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| reported speech | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Will you check the sentences below for me please? 1. "You lied to me," Dennis told Ann. Dennis ...
A: Luke: Will you check the sentences below for me please? 1. "You lied to me," Dennis told Ann. ...
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| When to use she or her | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Which sentence is correct? The petition stemmed from her and Mr. Smith having an argument. Thanks ...
A: Venessa: You should use "her," because it is one of the two objects of the preposition "from." ...
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| tense/will have | 10/5/2008 |
Q: How's your Sunday going? It was a nice sunny day here in the place where I live, and it was even ...
A: How's your Sunday going? It was a nice sunny day here in the place where I live, and it was even ...
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| RE: WORD | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Ted, I realize that the word retroactive is speaking of past events. [ is this a good use of that ...
A: James: You can use "retroactive" to refer to the 1999 plans, but you'll have to revise your ...
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| tenses/were/had been/have been | 10/3/2008 |
Q: how are you? I have a question about the tenses on the basis of one sentence: A press release ...
A: Luke: Here's the problem: THE VERB 'SAYS' The press release is "now" -- it was issued today. ...
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| tenses/were/had been/have been | 10/2/2008 |
Q: how are you? I have a question about the tenses on the basis of one sentence: A press release ...
A: Luke: Your questions -- A press release issued today says [it has to be "SAYS" and the second ...
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| grammar question | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I know that we should say: I don't know where she IS. OR I don't know where the students are. ---so ...
A: Luke: How about these: If I ask a question I say: Where is this? But if I say: Tell me please ...
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| grammar question | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I know that we should say: I don't know where she IS. OR I don't know where the students are. ---so ...
A: Luke: About changing the position of the verb "is" -- yourI know that we should say: I don't know ...
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| Auxiliaries | 9/23/2008 |
Q: What is an example of a verb phrase that consists of three auxiliary verbs?
A: There are thousands. You and I could put them together all night! A verb phrase combines one or ...
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| Sentences | 9/21/2008 |
Q: 1. Are all the sentences below grammatically correct? Contaminated milk products have contributed ...
A: 1. Are all the sentences below grammatically correct? Contaminated milk products have contributed ...
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| Why such a writing? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am sad to hear of your wound. Now I would like to ask you : In your hands and those of your ...
A: Walden: Thank you for your message. I am slowly improving, health-wise. Some days are more ...
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| Sentences | 9/17/2008 |
Q: 1. Should I say, “That’s not my fault.” Or “That’s not my mistake.” in the following conversations? ...
A: 1. Should I say, “That’s not my fault.” Or “That’s not my mistake.” in the following ...
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| follow-up | 9/16/2008 |
Q: It's still a follow-up question to the previous one. You wrote: Really, Luke, if you are asking ...
A: Luke: I don't know if I can offer any more suggestions on this subject. In your last message your ...
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| do you/are you | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Are you learning other languages apart from English? Do you learn other languages apart from ...
A: You wrote: "Do you learn" is strange [and incorrect], because the "learning process" should be ...
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| do you/are you | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Are you learning other languages apart from English? Do you learn other languages apart from ...
A: Your questions -- Are you learning other languages apart from English? Do you learn other ...
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| 2 questions | 9/14/2008 |
Q: how have you been? Everything's fine with me, and I hope it's the same with you. 1. I know that ...
A: Luke: Here is your follow-upI understand from your answer that it is possible to say: I FEEL GOOD, ...
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| Colon | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My answer is: No. I'm told by many grammar experts that this is correct. They say the colon means ...
A: I am returning to service at Allexperts, although I have not completely recovered from my injuries ...
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| the/until/ | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I've read somewhere that when you refer to the U.S. as simply "America" then you do not have to use ...
A: Luke: Here is what you wrote, and I'm going to insert my suggestions: I've read somewhere that ...
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| grammar/distributive adjectives all/each | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Can you define the usage of "all" and "each" (distributive and nominal adjectives)? Can you define ...
A: I was very reluctant to take this question -- I went back on my promise this past week and answered ...
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| intransitive verb | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My dictionary say the word "run" is intransitive in this sentence but I think it's transitive. Would ...
A: Roger: You are SO good! You are exactly correct about "She ran over the last few yards." That is ...
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| intransitive verb | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My dictionary say the word "run" is intransitive in this sentence but I think it's transitive. Would ...
A: Roger: Suggestion #1 -- Go back and read the dictionary passage again. "Run" [past tense "ran"] ...
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| comma after apostrophe? | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to write: ..to ensure each internal installation meets or exceeds our, and our customers’, ...
A: Jeff: There is NO reason to set off the words "and our customers'" with commas. The correct ...
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| sentences | 7/11/2008 |
Q: 1. Japan's economy has been very slow for years, and perhaps it will remain this way in a while ...
A: 1. Japan's economy has been very slow for years, and perhaps it will remain this way in a while ...
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| Direct object | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My grammar book says that "bank" is not a direct object in this sentence: "The bank was robbed." ...
A: Roger: Your sentence -- "The bank was robbed." "Bank" is the subject of the verb "was robbed." ...
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| tenses | 7/2/2008 |
Q: how are you? Has the weather already got better in the place where you live? In Poland it's been ...
A: Has the weather already got better in the place where you live? In Poland it's been very hot for ...
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| Grammar Questions | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have some more questions: 1. Why does "also" not require commas in the middle of a sentence while ...
A: Pat: I WANTED TO ADD THIS FOLLOW-UP MESSAGE: PAT, AS I INDICATED TO YOU, I DECIDED TO HELP YOU BY ...
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| Adverbs & Other Parts of Speech | 6/28/2008 |
Q: as I said it helps alot to have help when your doing online schooling, as to understand better, ...
A: Michelle: I was out of town all day yesterday, so I did not have a chance go answer until now. ...
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| follow up | 6/27/2008 |
Q: "verb, base form" is the tagged part if speech the word is being used in. However, the only ...
A: Keith: This question is getting "clearer." Thanks for the revision. My first question seems to be ...
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| follow up | 6/26/2008 |
Q: "verb, base form" is the tagged part if speech the word is being used in. However, the only ...
A: Keith: **** I WANTED TO ADD A FOLLOW-UP TO THE ANSWER I SENT YOU. DO YOU NEED HELP IN FINDING ...
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| which word to use . . | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I do not know which is grammically correct. This is the title to my book . "A guide to responsible ...
A: You've presented a problem. Given what information with which you have provided me, my choice would ...
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| another/no/not/wondering | 6/22/2008 |
Q: One more question. 1. "Another" can be used only with singular entities while other can be used ...
A: Luke: You have come up with some really "teasers." Hello again. One more question. 1. ...
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| passages | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Good evening Ted. It's almost 1 a.m. here and I've just reminded myself that I wanted to ask you ...
A: I'm reading a book and there are some sentences which are troublesome for me,i.e., I have some ...
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| grammar/passage | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. One is related to grammar and the other to a certain passage from a book. Do ...
A: Your questions and my answers -- Do you think that all of those sentences are fine: 1.I don’t ...
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| grammar | 6/10/2008 |
Q: 1.I know that both of them are correct. I would say that only the first one is OK. We ask "Which" so ...
A: Let me see if I can figure this out. Here is your second sentence: 2. Usually one of the most ...
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| grammar | 6/10/2008 |
Q: 1.I know that both of them are correct. I would say that only the first one is OK. We ask "Which" so ...
A: Here's the follow-up to your questions: 1.I know that both of them are correct. I would say that ...
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| grammar | 6/9/2008 |
Q: how are you? This time I have only grammar questions. 1. a)I'm always trying to do my work as best ...
A: Luke -- My answers: 1. a)I'm always trying to do my work as best as possible. b)I always try to do ...
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| punctuation and capitalization | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am writing to you as im not very good with written english, and im doing online schooling, im now ...
A: Michelle: FOLLOW-UP TO THE ANSWER I JUST SENT: MICHELLE, IF YOU NEED MORE EXPLANATIONS ABOUT WHAT ...
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| rock/stone/paragraph | 6/3/2008 |
Q: The author of the book about magic wrote: Magic concerning rocks and stones is included in this ...
A: I stayed after work -- very busy day, and it was NOT supposed to be -- to talk with a student, "my ...
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| sentences | 5/26/2008 |
Q: 1. Are all the sentences below grammatically correct? Mt. Rushmore is famous for four carved faces ...
A: Subject: sentences1. Are all the sentences below grammatically correct? Mt. Rushmore is famous ...
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| ; or '? | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am an unpublished writer, currently on the third draft of my first short sci-fi fantasy story. ...
A: Glenn: I've adopted a new policy of NOT answering questions from people who have not contacted me ...
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| Pronoun Usage | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Which pronoun should be used in the following sentences and why? 1. This information is just ...
A: Here is the definition of an appositive [from "Hodges' Harbrace Handbook," 14th edition, 2001] -- ...
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| Pronoun Usage | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Which pronoun should be used in the following sentences and why? 1. This information is just ...
A: Both sentences end (almost) with a prepositional phrase -- "of us." The objective of the ...
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| none/neither/sentence | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. 1. My grammar book says that after (Neither of ...) a singular or a plural ...
A: Luke: So, I understand that doesn't matter which of them you use (neither or none) you always ...
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| none/neither/sentence | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have two questions. 1. My grammar book says that after (Neither of ...) a singular or a plural ...
A: Luke: Here they are -- I have two questions. 1. My grammar book says that after (Neither of ...
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| Numbers-- numerical or written | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I was taught in elementary school that when writing general essays, stories, etc. numbers under ten ...
A: Fortunately, some things never change. What you were taught in elementary school still applies. ...
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| grammar | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Hope everything's fine with you! I'd like to ask you about the word "tutor" Is it OK to write or ...
A: One day the weather is like summer and the next day we have the threat of snow! [We didn't get the ...
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| Sentence grammar question | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Is the following sentence grammatically correct? Hopefully, we made the right choice to stay put.
A: The sentence is correct. At first, I was going to recommend that you delete "put," since the ...
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| Plurals: Proper use of past tense, present | 4/26/2008 |
Q: This sounds so basic, but I was surprised by how bad I actually was at this, in fact, much of 12th ...
A: Sam: Here is what you wrote -- This sounds so basic, but I was surprised by how bad I actually ...
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| hyphenation | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Nesbitt: Yesterday I saw the sentence "This is a widely-used format." Should "widely-used" be ...
A: Dawn: You are right. The sentence is wrong. Here is the rule from "Hodges' Harbrace Handbook," ...
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| identifying parts of speech | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what parts of speech the following words are: to help preserve I think we have the ...
A: Cara: This is my FOURTH attempt to answer your question. There must be a big problem at Allexperts ...
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| has/have | 4/22/2008 |
Q: The following is written on a certificate-- The Task Force of the school district at the ...
A: Laurie: YOU are right. The certificate is wrong. Take out the prepositional phrases that have no ...
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| correct usage | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Ted...thanks for your reply. Perhaps I should have asked the question differently: what is the ...
A: Janet: You wrote -- Ted was very willing to spend a lot of time searching for my answer. A score of ...
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| passage | 4/20/2008 |
Q: How are you? There is a short passage below. I have a few questions regarding it. Information ...
A: Let's see if what I write makes any sense. It's late and on "my day of rest," I have worked very ...
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| Therefore | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I always get confused when punctuating a sentence including the word "therefore." My employer used ...
A: Tish: "Therefore" is usually used as a "conjunctive adverb," that is, an adverb that "joins." If ...
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| Double Negative | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if this sentence is a double negative and if it is how to correct it. "She didn't not ...
A: Neo: I thought there was a specific term for your example, but, after hours of searching grammar ...
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| Grammar | 4/7/2008 |
Q: A student asked me what 'I am already being helped ' is grammatically. Is it present perfect ...
A: Robin: Put aside the adverb "already," since it is just a modifier. That leaves the verb phrase as ...
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| HAD | 4/6/2008 |
Q: There’s the sentence: What also happened by this stage, is that the feeling of sickness passed, ...
A: Luke: The first sentence below is VERY troublesome. It really needs to be revised. **** What ...
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| the phrase "went missing" | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I hear the phrase often on television, and see it in print, but every time I do, it sounds so wrong ...
A: Instead of surfing the web with Google, I went to the ULTIMATE SOURCE, "The Oxford English ...
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| comma use | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I work for 6 psychologists as a transcriptionist. The following sentence, with slight variations, ...
A: Tish: I don't SEE any punctuation in the sentence, other than the period at the end, so I don't ...
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| grammar | 3/30/2008 |
Q: How are you? I have two grammar questions to you this time. There's the sentence: 1. When someone ...
A: Luke: Here is what you wrote -- with my insertions: a)when there is a phrase ending with "of" ...
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| grammar | 3/30/2008 |
Q: How are you? I have two grammar questions to you this time. There's the sentence: 1. When someone ...
A: First, I found a web site that has "Happy Easter" in about 100+ different languages . . . so I ...
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| simile or not? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Would "Let Ethereal Hope shine star-like with chaste Love..." be a simile?
A: Similes either use the words "as" or "like" [or they are implied] in making the comparisons. ...
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| By the time... | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Is it an absolute necessity that one always use a comma after a clause that starts a sentence with ...
A: Brad: Your sentence is a little more complicated. In actuality, the sentence begins with an ...
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| sentences | 3/13/2008 |
Q: 1. They live on the hill. They live up the hill. What's the difference between the two? 2. They ...
A: Oppo:1. They live on the hill. They live up the hill. What's the difference between the two? ...
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| 3 questions | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have three questions this time, but they are not long. 1. Which is correct: 1. As soon as this ...
A: Luke: I have had a few coughing seizures, so I'm getting ready for bed. I hope this makes sense -- ...
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| questions | 3/10/2008 |
Q: It's good to see you again here :) Where is Tom? Could you tell me where Tom is? It's clear that ...
A: Luke: I'll do my best to clarify -- Here is a portion of what you just wrote to me: If A asks ...
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| questions | 3/10/2008 |
Q: It's good to see you again here :) Where is Tom? Could you tell me where Tom is? It's clear that ...
A: I have been sick with a bad cold and a strange strain of influenza. I've missed more than a week of ...
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| relative clauses | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have asked this question at an English Forum and I've received quite discrepant opinions from ...
A: Luke: I'll do my best, but different people have different ways of seeing things . . . and, ...
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| A Question on Grammar | 2/28/2008 |
Q: You know, there are sentences like "I have no one to talk to." "I need a pen to write with." Is ...
A: Sandy: For centuries, the rule was "do not end a sentence with a preposition." We have gradually ...
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| may/might/can/could | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I'd like to ask you about can/might. There's the sentence: "They can/might be away for the weekend ...
A: I'm inserting my responses in your text -- There's the sentence: "They can/might be away for the ...
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| 2 questions | 2/20/2008 |
Q: There is the sentence, actually, it is only a part of it: ...would I be less preferred had I taken ...
A: Luke: There is the sentence, actually, it is only a part of it: ..would I be less preferred had ...
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| Around/Round | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Nesbitt:Here's my1-In British English, when must we use "Round"and not"Around"? e.g.I read"Round the ...
A: I hope that I do not mislead you, but I live in the United States, and I am not well educated in ...
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| Above/Over | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Ted, This's myWhat's the main difference between"above"&"over" when they refer to PLACE ONLY? When ...
A: The general rule is this: Above -- on top of something. Over -- beyond something. Here are some ...
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| Re: salary | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Ted, would you please correct this text? Dear Rev. Bean, Who is responsible for setting up ...
A: James: My eyes are failing me. I cannot find "can" or "could" in your text. These two verbs are ...
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| grammar | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have some grammar questions this time. 1. What's the difference in meaning between these two ...
A: I have some grammar questions this time. ***** AND I HAVE SOME ANSWERS FOR THE PRINCE OF POLAND! ...
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| him or his | 1/9/2008 |
Q: what can i say in this case: " a friend of his....or....a friend of him" Thanks
A: Mimi: You have two ways of saying it: 1. I am a friend of his. 2. I am his friend. "Friend of ...
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| other/others/the others/another | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to use all these words quite automatically without thinking about it, however, I'm ...
A: I wish you had sent me some examples, so that I could see if you are using them correctly in YOUR ...
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| Proper Comma Placement | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me whether or not the commas are correctly used in the following sentences? 1. USGS ...
A: Here are my answers to your three sentences: 1. USGS cooperator, Dr. Jim Fin, has completed a ...
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| Syntax. | 12/30/2007 |
Q: is it right or wrong in english language? Thanks. < Taleban' s nightmare. To see one day Allah ...
A: Ken: I'm not going to say anything about the "puns," but I hope everyone understands them. [I ...
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| sentence skills | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Which of the following is a fragment the truth can be unpleasant The rams locked horns and then the ...
A: Lori: You've run them all together. I'm going to try to separate them, and I hope I do it right: ...
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| practical english word usage | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I am new here. I am not very good at Biology or English, and need help on some questions, please ...
A: Rather than just give you the correct answers, I like to provide a brief explanation, so that you, ...
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| Grammar doubt | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Here goes my second question Please help me with the following doubt: Which of the following ...
A: So then is the sentence "It is sometimes told that democratic government originated in the ...
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| Grammar doubt | 12/15/2007 |
Q: Here goes my second question Please help me with the following doubt: Which of the following ...
A: You wrote -- My one doubt remains...Ok is the sentence fragment "It is sometimes told that" ...
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| Grammar doubt | 12/15/2007 |
Q: Here goes my second question Please help me with the following doubt: Which of the following ...
A: The correct answer is #2. If you ended at the word "democratic," your sentence would be incomplete. ...
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| Word Usage | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I am a great fan of your expertise.I have read that you dont accept questions any more,but I would ...
A: Here is an excellent resource for you to use: http://www.m-w.com/dictionary There is a search box. ...
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| capitalization of titles | 12/13/2007 |
Q: How would I capitalize this Marijuana! Is it really that Harmful? My professor said there is ...
A: Robert: FOLLOW-UP I just noticed your subject -- "capitalization of titles" Robert, if what you ...
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| Complete Subject/Predicate | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have divided the following sentences. The workers in the warehouse // are not working during ...
A: Lynda: In the first sentence "in the warehouse" is a prepositional phrase used as an ADJECTIVE, ...
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| Use of apostrophe | 10/30/2007 |
Q: If I want to say these expense items are applicable to only one individual client, would I say: ...
A: Jon: If there is just one client, you would write client's largest monthly expense. The plural ...
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| grammar | 10/30/2007 |
Q: what does [...] mean in a piece of text. for example, women's absence from ambivalence towards ...
A: Anderly: Since you didn't find my response to be very helpful [an 8 is a B-], here is further ...
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| conditionals | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Nesbitt. Last time I asked you about conditionals. I wrote: Luke: "...even if he hadn't done ...
A: Luke: I feel uncomfortable with answers given by other experts. I really don't understand his ...
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| tense | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Ted. I'd like to ask you about the sentence below: "We all know the example of Muhammad Ali, ...
A: Luke: "...even if he hadn't done boxing (or hadn't boxed) he would suffer from the same illness ...
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| tense | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Ted. I'd like to ask you about the sentence below: "We all know the example of Muhammad Ali, ...
A: Here is the writing you sent me: "We all know the example of Muhammad Ali, however, we don't know ...
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| practical english | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Question Hello, I am new here. I am not very good at Biology or English, and need help on some ...
A: Here are my answers, with some reasons given -- the reasons may help you in the future: For ...
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| letter formatting | 10/18/2007 |
Q: When using letterhead which includes the name and title of the sender, what is the proper formatting ...
A: Kathy: If the letterhead contains MORE than one name, i.e., a law firm that lists a number of ...
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| dice vs die | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I think I may have been using dice and die wrong all these years... I'd like to know more about ...
A: According to "The Oxford English Dictionary" -- that's Great Britain, NOT the United States -- "die" ...
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| use of the ® registered trademark within an article | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Our company writes a quarterly newsletter to our members. In referring to a product with a ...
A: Jim: A quick follow-up: I re-checked the manuals for the Associated Press and UPI, since you are ...
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| Grammar | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Use of "for" and "to" Question- I had one of my esl students say, "It is important for me." I ...
A: You are absolutely correct. The sentence you gave is correct, and the reason [that an explanation ...
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| articles/was to have | 10/7/2007 |
Q: There's the sentence:"Popular arguments to prove the existence of a God or the God" What's the ...
A: Luke: First of all, this is not a complete sentence: "Popular arguments to prove the existence of ...
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| whom or who? | 9/23/2007 |
Q: my question is between who and whom.. in the class i want to ask a general quesiton to my students ...
A: The choice of "who" or "whom" depends on how the word is used in the sentence. WHO among them does ...
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| Punctuation | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I hope you will take the time to explain to me when a comma is needed when I write "but". Often, it ...
A: Fritz: Your "unintended example" is a good one, for two reasons. The comma after "obvious" is ...
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| emigrate/immigrate | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I thought I knew the difference, but now I'm not sure because Word corrected two I thought were ...
A: Carol: Here's the rule [from englishplus.com]: Emigrate or Immigrate? The prefix e- (or ex-) ...
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| use of comma with 'if' statements | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I'm wondering when it's appropriate to use a comma when starting sentences with an 'if' clause. For ...
A: Dustin: It's strange that the URL didn't work for you. I just tried it, and it was fine. You can ...
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| alternate/alternative | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Is there a difference between use of 'alternate' and 'alternative'? I'm in New Zealand. Someone ...
A: I just received your evaluation, which was a long time in coming. Being the highest rating ...
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| Question | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I would really like to know WHY sentence 1 is correct and not sentence 2. Sentence 1: I am bored ...
A: Jason: It's a matter of "convention." The preposition "with" indicates a closeness or nearness -- ...
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| online writing courses | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me with thisI am looking into an online writing program, specifically, Gotham ...
A: When I sent you my first answer, I intended to include some additional information, but, it was a ...
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| help | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Which is correct? Can I speak with Miss Nancy? or Can I speak to Miss Nancy?
A: Either is correct. "Speak with" suggests that both you and Miss Nancy will be speaking. "Speak to" ...
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| Steretyped Messages | 8/1/2007 |
Q: What is meant by stereotyped messages and how can you avoid writing them?
A: Cindy: This is not really a grammar question, but I'll give you an answer anyway. "Stereotyped ...
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| resource list | 7/31/2007 |
Q: You asked me to send you a new message, and that's what I'm doing. Could you send me your resource ...
A: Luke: I am pasting in two items: 1. A guide that I prepared for all of the tenses used in ...
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| tenses | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Ted! Is everything alright with the sentences below? 1. The Foundation may be liquidated after its ...
A: Luke: I'm afraid that this response is going to get very confusing and cluttered. I have a large ...
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| tenses | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Ted! Is everything alright with the sentences below? 1. The Foundation may be liquidated after its ...
A: Luke: Your questions, with my responses inserted: 1. The Foundation may be liquidated after its ...
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| plural | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me what the plural would be for Power of Attorney?
A: Shelly: It's "powers of attorney." From the Internet Legal Research Group -- and many other ...
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| vocabulary | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Can the word "picture" be used to describe a scene inside a glass ball(like the one in Citizen ...
A: Yes, it can. There are a lot of glass balls -- especially those used as paperweights -- that have ...
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| Grammar help | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Please help me proofread the passage below: Japanˇ¦s economy has been sluggish for years. It will ...
A: Oppo: Here are my suggestions: Japan's economy has been sluggish for years. It will probably ...
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| statute | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Ted, how are you? 1.The Foundation Council shall be qualified to:approve the resolutions of the ...
A: These are going to be somewhat difficult, because I don't understand the meaning that you are trying ...
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| Confused | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with the following 2 questions. Which of the following is the best ...
A: Kristopher:I was hoping you could help me with the following 2 questions. Which of the following is ...
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| wrong sentences | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Ted! According to my manual these sentences below are wrong. Could you tell me what's wrong with ...
A: Here is my response -- According to my manual these sentences below are wrong. Could you tell me ...
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| Grammer Help. | 7/11/2007 |
Q: .. 'with the rbi now promoting overseas investments, now is the best time to invest'
A: Chetan: I need your help. I consistently receive the highest ratings -- 10s -- for my answers. ...
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| semi-colon | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I am not clear on the protocol of semi-colons in a sentence of multiple commas. I believe we don't ...
A: Karen: You CANNOT use a semi-colon, after an introductory prepositional phrase. Here is the ...
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| 'Home at NIght' by James Whitcomb Riley | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Mr. Riley, Yesterday I received your response to my inquiry of June 25, 2007 regarding a poem ...
A: Metz: Thank you for acknowledging the receipt of my message. I actually sent the message TWICE, ...
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| articles | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Ted! I'd like to ask you about the article "the" 1. Mr X was the first president of independent ...
A: 1. Mr X was the first president of independent Poland. Can I put "the" before "independent" i.e. ...
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| filing | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a good reference online for filing correctly by the alphabet. Would you happen to ...
A: Maureen: This is not really a grammar or writing question, but I work in a library and I know how ...
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| A specific word. | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you know of a word that is used as a noun to describe someone who thinks whilst ...
A: Bett: I'm sure that the word you are thinking of is "peripatetic," which actually became a ...
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| Punctuation | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Could you help with advice on how best to punctuate the following sentence? If you own a property ...
A: First, I question the use of the word "viewing." Do you mean "an interview" or "a consultation"? I ...
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| Reference | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I used some information from a website for a brochure that I have created. I'd like to reference ...
A: Kristy: I could give you the correct citation, EXCEPT for one BIG problem. You have not indicated ...
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| questions | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Ted! It's somethig that relates to the work in the lawyer's office. There is such a sentence: "He is ...
A: I am pasting in your questions and my responses [IN CAPITAL LETTERS].Hello again Mr. Ted! It's ...
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| law office | 6/21/2007 |
Q: Ted! These are four sentences about the services of one of the lawyer's offices. Could you have a ...
A: 1. We are doing our best to convince the debtors to repay the amounts due as soon as possible. ...
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| Use of comma, question mark | 6/21/2007 |
Q: Here is my sentence: Nancy Dewald's article, “Web-based library instruction: What is good ...
A: Kelly: Your example is a problem. First, even though the second comma -- right after the question ...
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| Usage of the word "ripe" | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if the word "ripe" is used correctly in the following sentence: Sacramento is ...
A: Pete: I wouldn't use "ripe" in this context. The word has many meanings, such as "ready for ...
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| better or more | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Would you help me with the expression "what is better " and " what is more"? Please take a look at ...
A: K: Both of them can be used, but it depends on what you mean to say. Here is the difference: ...
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| Grammar word | 5/24/2007 |
Q: What's it called when two words sound the same but mean different? Like weather and whether.
A: Mike: They are called "homophones," from "homo," meaning "same," and "phon," meaning "sound." ...
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| grammar | 5/22/2007 |
Q: The complete sentence is: I wanted to contact you weeks ago but felt it was about time I made an ...
A: Imogen: The sentence is strange. I think I know what you are trying to say, but you don't word ...
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| Suffice vs. Serve | 5/16/2007 |
Q: If memory serves, "Suffice' and "serve" used to be differentiated. One referred to quantity ("the ...
A: Steve: Your memory is correct. But, common usage changes. I have consulted several thesauri and ...
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| grammar | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I just received your wondefully detailed reply to my question on subject verb agreement in grammar, ...
A: Jon: You are a SERIOUS student, proven by the fact that you have examined your paper for similar ...
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| Grammar help | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I would greatly appreciate it if you could check out the grammar of the following sentences, which ...
A: Jon: A QUICK "FOLLOW-UP" TO YOUR LAST MESSAGE: I now envision you as (1) Zorba the Greek or (2) ...
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| 'anything' | 5/6/2007 |
Q: Grammar question about 'anything'.? Anything is usually used in questions and negative statements: ...
A: Vicky: First, your assumption about the use of "anything" is not correct: Anything is usually used ...
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| IMing | 4/25/2007 |
Q: such as IM'ing? Would it be IMing, IM'ing, or IM-ing? Thanks
A: Scott: Although it's too new to be included in standard dictionaries, like Webster's and Random ...
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| internet jargon | 4/24/2007 |
Q: We Koreans often like expressing "wallpaper writing", which means writing the same content and ...
A: Yangkun: The closest kind of activity of which I am aware is called "spamming." For instance, in ...
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| Thesis Statement | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am writing a research essay for my final project. Is the following thesis statement a good one to ...
A: It's difficult for me to judge the value of the sentence, since I don't know what you intend to do ...
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| grammar workbook? | 4/13/2007 |
Q: i'm a freshman in highscool and i want to get better at grammar, so can u recomend me a grammar ...
A: Mike: Go to this website: <http://www.dailygrammar.com> The owner of the site has all the grammar ...
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| Help with understanding a passage | 4/12/2007 |
Q: 'In this clever part/whole relationship, then, the order of the literati (ru), the Chinese state, ...
A: You point out that there are THREE and not TWO. I was mislead by the use of the phrase "one to ...
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| Help with understanding a passage | 4/12/2007 |
Q: 'In this clever part/whole relationship, then, the order of the literati (ru), the Chinese state, ...
A: Michael: From a grammatical standpoint -- and I have no way of knowing if your sentence is ...
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| the/tense | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Ted! There is the sentence: "It was only after some time that he realised he loved her." I'm just ...
A: NOW I understand! This poor grammar is supposed to be excused, because of "poetic license." I ...
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| the/tense | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Ted! There is the sentence: "It was only after some time that he realised he loved her." I'm just ...
A: The PAST PERFECT TENSE is used ONLY when two events have occurred in the PAST. They are over; they ...
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| Clarification of verb to be and nominitive | 3/25/2007 |
Q: De Sir I am not sure if I have my terms right at all. Does the nominitive always follow the verb ...
A: You not only have the terminology right, but your sentence is correct. The use of the nominative ...
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| grammar | 3/14/2007 |
Q: this is the sentence: You probably are enjoying the days of extended sunlight. Basically just want ...
A: Cari: I hestitated about trying to answer your question, since it appeared to be a "Dear Abby" kind ...
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| Is there any word that combines nephew and niece into a general term? | 3/5/2007 |
Q: Those sites you gave me were really interesting like great-sibling(that was really good logic ...
A: Jeff: "The Oxford English Dictionary" does NOT recognize it, but the OED is noted for its slowness ...
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| Is there any word that combines nephew and niece into a general term? | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry to hear that someone wouldn't have the decency to even say thank you after asking a ...
A: Jeff: I am always surprised at some of the very interesting questions I get, questions that I would ...
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| grammar | 3/2/2007 |
Q: The company should ask their employees to take temperature before the start of the work. The ...
A: Oppo: I WAS NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE NEVER READ THE ANSWER I SENT TO THIS QUESTION, SO I AM SENDING ...
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| hyphen? | 2/6/2007 |
Q: Mr. Nesbitt: Would "well prepared" take a hyphen in "The team was well prepared"? Is "well ...
A: Scott: Here is the rule [18f-1] from "Hodges' Harbrace Handbook," one of the best grammar books ...
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| writing question | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I'm dealing with translation sometimes. Could you have a look at these sentences and check if they ...
A: K. -- It is always good to hear from you. 1. "The alarm rang out, there was a flight of huge ...
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| writing/grammar | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Could you have a look at these sentences please and check if they are grammatically correct? 1. "It ...
A: K. -- The first sentence needs to have two verbs that are in the same tense and the same form. ...
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| Usage question re committee name | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I am Director of Communications with the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association. Our association ...
A: Tim: It's your association's anniversary, so you can call it what you want. The two words are ...
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| Please help me! | 1/9/2007 |
Q: How would you paraphrase this? "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. if angels ...
A: Sara: Here is the meaning: Mankind is inherently NOT good. If men were good, we would need no one ...
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| previous question | 12/10/2006 |
Q: The "Mr. Franklins staff" question and the "Mrs. Knows smoking" question are the only 2 remaining. I ...
A: Christal: Both of the two examples are missing apostrophes to show ownership/possession: Mr. ...
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| previous question | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I would gladly post feedback but my husband accidentally deleted the e-mail so I had to come to the ...
A: After you deliver a short sermon to your husband -- "Thou Shalt Not Delete My E-Mails" -- you can ...
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| possessive-noun issues | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I am doing a grammar quiz for a college course, and have run into some problems. We are encouraged ...
A: [Don't forget to complete the evaluation form for me, which is enclosed with this answer. I ...
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| plurals related to percents | 12/3/2006 |
Q: which is correct regarding percents" the singular usage... " 98% percent of the population DOES ...
A: I just read your evaluation and I am disheartened. I gave you the correct answer -- absolutely ...
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| THE v. the | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Hey Ted! Thought I'd test this thing out. Here's one that has the dept. stumped downstairs: I know ...
A: Jeremy: Answer would have come sooner, but there are too many desperate students AND a library ...
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| trademark symbols | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I am writing a sentence that ends with the TM symbol in superscript. Should the punctuation for the ...
A: Kathy: I know that it looks strange, but the superscripted number or letter is ALWAYS follwed by ...
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| grammer | 10/18/2006 |
Q: . my question are these..... 1 hanna is [less] taller than andy.. 2
A: Although you have listed two questions, I can find just #1. There are several ways to express this ...
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| english for careers | 10/10/2006 |
Q: If it was your choice which sentence would you prefer as a correct sentence? 1. These kinds of ...
A: My e-mail account has been unavailable since yesterday, so I'm trying to answer your question in a ...
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| use of an apostrophe | 9/29/2006 |
Q: when you are using "its", do you use the apostrophe for BOTH the possessive and the contraction? I ...
A: June: Here is the rule to remember: When you are using "its" to show possession, make sure that ...
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| English composition | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Would you please tell me if adventurous or adventuresome would be appropriate in the following ...
A: Sandy: If your intention is to suggest that you were planning to "take risks" on that night, then ...
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| hadn't we or shouldn't we?? | 9/27/2006 |
Q: which of the two answers provided would be more suitable to complete this sentence and why if ...
A: Ethan: I hope your example is NOT an exercise for homework, because the main problem is the ...
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| if-then clauses and semicolons | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Is there any instance where we could use ';' after the if clause but before the 'then' clause? ...
A: FOLLOW UP TO YOUR QUESTION. IT TOOK ME SEVERAL HOURS TO SEND THIS ANSWER TO YOU, BECAUSE ALLEXPERTS ...
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| Sarah is a friend of Paul's | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Is "Sarah is a friend of Paul's" correct? If so why is the " 's " needed. It sounds right and it is ...
A: Tom: Here are the evauations and comment you gave me: Tom 8 9 10 8 NO Very quick and useful reply, ...
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| Continuing Essay Help | 9/5/2006 |
Q: To answer your question asking whether I attend a "regular," I do, but the school is divided into ...
A: Jon: NEW MESSAGE This is going to be very difficult to read, because of the "box" that Allexperts ...
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| Grammar | 9/4/2006 |
Q: Is the following grammatically correct? Achebe utilizes literary devices to illustrate how Okonkwo’s ...
A: Jon: I checked out the IBO sites and saw many in Florida. If I understand the description, your ...
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| Grammar | 9/3/2006 |
Q: Is the following grammatically correct? Achebe utilizes literary devices to illustrate how Okonkwo’s ...
A: Jon: If the material you have quoted is, indeed, a direct quotation from Achebe, then what you have ...
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| I have a question about the... | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the following terms: (1) body guide. (2) arm link. What do they both ...
A: Steve: This is not a grammar question. The two phrases you have given have nothing to do with ...
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| 1. What's the difference between... | 5/17/2006 |
Q: 1. What's the difference between "deserted island" or "desert island"? 2. what's the difference ...
A: Albert: A "deserted island" is one on which people might once have lived, but they have now gone. ...
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| Thanks for your reply. I have... | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I have one follow-up question as below: I find this sentence in my grammar book: It's too late to ...
A: Steve: The starting out and the concert appear to be happening at the same time -- or, at least, ...
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| I have a question about the... | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the usage of the phrase "by the time". By the time you get home, I'll ...
A: Steve: The first sentence doesn't make any sense. Think about it -- I am saying that I WILL finish ...
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| Thanks for your reply. Here... | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Here is another follow-upIn your previous reply, you states: If someone said to you, "He COULD meet ...
A: Maggie: I wish that you had a good grammar teacher who would sit down with you and explain the ...
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| I have a question about the... | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the set of sentences below: He can meet us there. He could meet us there. ...
A: Maggie -- He CAN meet us there. It's not in the future tense, which would be "He WILL meet us ...
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| I have a question about the... | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the sentence below: The business and traffic have increased in the area ...
A: Steve: The "the" is unnecessary because it is the first word in your sentence, AND it is not always ...
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| Ex:Store managers receive... | 5/7/2006 |
Q: Ex:Store managers receive the cash as a monthly bonus for the good job they have done. Can I ...
A: Peter: I like your idea of leaving out the "the." It is not necessary, and one less superfluous ...
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| I need help with my writing | 5/6/2006 |
Q: Every time I write an essay for school, my paragraphs always end up at least 3/4 a page (skipping ...
A: Jay: Yes, you've asked a lot of questions, but you seem eager to improve your writing style. If ...
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| 1. We have twenty crew members... | 5/5/2006 |
Q: 1. We have twenty crew members on the ship. We have one hundred staff members in our company. ...
A: Frank: Of the first four sentences, the only one I find peculiar, because of the wording, is the ...
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| How do you distinguish the... | 5/4/2006 |
Q: How do you distinguish the adjective "overweight" from "chubby", "fat", "obese" and "stocky"?
A: Maggie: This is not really a grammar question. You need to consult an expert in the field of ...
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| RE: APA FORMATTING | 11/6/2005 |
Q: Ted, do you have any material on APA Formatting that could send me or could you direct me to a Web ...
A: James: The APA format is so technical, there is a manual -- usually available in the reference ...
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| english reading | 11/5/2005 |
Q: How to read "you'd like "
A: I'm not sure that I understand your question. "You'd" is the contraction for the two words "you" ...
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| Thanks for your reply and... | 10/16/2005 |
Q: The bus should have been here by eight o'clock. In this case, does it mean the bus actually didn't ...
A: Andrew: Here is the basic part of your message: The bus should have been here by eight o'clock. ...
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| I have a question about your... | 10/15/2005 |
Q: I have a question about your previous reply a while ago. The question is about the sentence stated ...
A: Andrew: I don't remember this question. You say that I wrote, "In other words,it didn't actually ...
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| 1. The teacher is giving the... | 10/10/2005 |
Q: 1. The teacher is giving the students some instructions before the test begins. Passengers ...
A: Martin: The first sentence is correct. [Although I would prefer a comma after "instructions." ...
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| RE: TIME MANAGEMENT | 10/4/2005 |
Q: Ted, would you please correct this: I believe Setting time management schedule can be a rewarding ...
A: James: Here's my version: I believe that setting a time management schedule can be rewarding. ...
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| RE: RUN-ON SENTENCE | 9/9/2005 |
Q: Ted, some time I make things more difficult than what they actual are. For example, a run-on ...
A: Yes, James, you are absolutely correct. The problem usually occurs when you reach the end of a ...
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| It's the Nearest Theater from (to) our School | 9/5/2005 |
Q: I am an editor for children's English textbooks in Taiwan. The title of one unit is "It's the ...
A: Jeff: YOU are correct! "Near" and "close" are synonyms. You would say, "Taiwan is CLOSE TO ...
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| 1.We haven't eaten at that... | 7/24/2005 |
Q: 1.We haven't eaten at that restaurant in a few months. We haven't easten at that restaurant for a ...
A: Tim: Both versions you gave are acceptable, and they mean the same thing. It's really your choice, ...
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| 1. How do we distinguish "give... | 7/24/2005 |
Q: 1. How do we distinguish "give over" and "give out"? Can you give me some examples? 2.What's the ...
A: Ken: GIVE OVER means to cede something or to turn it over to someone else. The Mexican government ...
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| RE: DIDN'T RECEIVE MESSAGE | 7/23/2005 |
Q: You are correct, I didn't receive your message. What was your message?
A: James: There is an ongoing problem at Allexperts. Several weeks ago, I sent you an answer to a ...
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| English | 7/17/2005 |
Q: I hope I'm fiding you in the best of health. I was wondering if you know how to do in-text-citation ...
A: Jeff: I don't want to mislead you, but you have not told me what style manual you are required to ...
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| RE: DIDN'T RATE YOUR RETURNED ANSWER | 7/2/2005 |
Q: I am sorry for not rating your returned answer a few days ago. I have had computer problem, but it ...
A: That's OK, James. Only about 10% of the people I help bother to write back to rate or express ...
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| grammar | 6/29/2005 |
Q: Which statement is correct? "What DO an Engineer, Educator and Business Exective have in common?" ...
A: Liz: You've got three subjects in the sentence: engineer, educator, and business executive. If ...
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| Hello, Ted. I have two questions... | 6/24/2005 |
Q: Ted. I have two questions today. As far as I know, "suffer from" is used with most kinds of ...
A: I have been in student presentations all day, so I just came across your two messages, one to my ...
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| I have a question about the... | 6/17/2005 |
Q: I have a question about the following sentence: I don't know where Klien may be or what he might be ...
A: Martin: I wish I knew where you are from and what background you have in the English language. Do ...
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| Wondering about "The" | 6/16/2005 |
Q: I work for the University of Auckland which apparently is officially now named "The University of ...
A: I see why you are confused, and I also understand the situation. The USUAL title/name of an ...
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| I've learned how to use the... | 6/8/2005 |
Q: I've learned how to use the phrase "how about you"? I am going to get some coffee. How about you? ...
A: Martin: I have the feeling that you are VERY perceptive! The fact that you are having some ...
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| correct word usage | 5/12/2005 |
Q: I am a brand manager for a company in South Africa. Just a quick grammerWith the sentence below, ...
A: I just reviewed your rating of my response. I answered your question with 30 minutes of receiving ...
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| 1. He is cooperating. Is "cooperating"... | 5/5/2005 |
Q: 1. He is cooperating. Is "cooperating" used as an adjective here? Or can it be used as a "to be" ...
A: Peter: 1. The word "cooperating" is the participial form of the verb "cooperate." It is the ...
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| Grammar Questions. | 5/4/2005 |
Q: I was both sad and disappointed the other day when I found that you were not on the list. Each time ...
A: I went to England for three weeks. I was invited to attend a conference at Oxford University, and I ...
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Shouldn't "afford" be followed... | 4/16/2005 |
Q: Shouldn't "afford" be followed by infintives mostly? Should I say "I can't afford signing the ...
A: James: Yes, it usually IS followed by infinitives, but that doesn't mean it HAS to be. Either way ...
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| I have a question about relative... | 4/16/2005 |
Q: I have a question about relative pronouns as below: Limiting the number of full-time employees ...
A: Tom: The correct relative pronoun to use is "whom," because it is the OBJECT of the preposition ...
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| 1. what is the posessive adjective... | 4/10/2005 |
Q: 1. what is the posessive adjective of "it"? "its" or "it's"? Why do we use "its" rather than "it's" ...
A: Kevin: The possessive pronoun is "its." "It's" is the contraction of the two words, IT and IS [or ...
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| RE: WEEDS | 4/9/2005 |
Q: Please correct this: I have white looking weeds growing with my grass. What are they and how can I ...
A: James: You need three marks of punctuation. Other than that, it's fine: I have white-looking ...
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| 1. Do we say"make airplane... | 4/8/2005 |
Q: 1. Do we say"make airplane reservations" or "book flights"? Or either way? Do we say "book hotel ...
A: Brian: Let's take them one at a time. 1. (A) Either way is fine. They mean the same thing. (B) ...
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| What is the function of "-" in a sentence? | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I often find people use "-" as if it's a semi-colon(?) in a sentence. For example, please read the ...
A: Four days ago, I sent you a long message. It took me more than an hour to write it. You have not ...
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| apostrophe | 3/6/2005 |
Q: is the word masters thesis, or master's thesis or Master's thesis?
A: Wendy: You really have a choice, because different style manuals offer different suggestions. In ...
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| What's the difference between... | 3/2/2005 |
Q: What's the difference between "in the northern part of" and "in the north of"? Which one should be ...
A: Brian: There is really NO difference, except for the additional words, and many people prefer fewer ...
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| The context. | 2/28/2005 |
Q: I can never thank you enough! Here is the context abouth myPeople who know Tamkang College have ...
A: Here is what I cannot understand: the distinction between (a. the b.x ) college and (a. the b.x ) ...
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| Several Questions. | 2/27/2005 |
Q: Happy New Year! My questions are as follows: 1. a. They simply can not understand why in a ...
A: Walden: I hope I can sort out your questions: 1. a. They simply can not understand why in a ...
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| Two Questions. | 2/21/2005 |
Q: Happy New Year! May I ask two questions? 1. I will buy a copy of (a. The Reader's Digest. ...
A: 1. The official title of the magazine is "The Reader's Digest." 2. A. Use are, because you are ...
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| Which sentence is correct? | 2/12/2005 |
Q: A co-worker has asked me which of the following sentences are correct: I was made to feel welcome. I ...
A: Julie: Your choice is correct, although many people use the past participle, when they should not. ...
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| quote | 2/7/2005 |
Q: so sorry some people are very rude but i have a quote we heard and can not find someone who may ...
A: I don't think this quotation can be attributed to anyone in particular -- because so many comedians ...
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| a rose for emily | 2/4/2005 |
Q: I just read A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner and had to answer a question about it which I have ...
A: You are an EXCELLENT reader! Everyone just assumes that she killed Homer Barron. After all, she ...
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| Alphabetical Order | 1/6/2005 |
Q: Which answer illustrates correct alphabetical order?* 1 Maier, Mason, MacAnally, McDougal 2 ...
A: What a GREAT question for a librarian, who remembers the OLD days when cards had to be manually ...
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| Ex: Of the three monkeys,... | 1/5/2005 |
Q: Ex: Of the three monkeys, one is covering his eyes, another is hiding his ears, and the other (has) ...
A: Steven: The sentence is grammatically correct, but it is terrible, STYLISTICALLY. The problem is ...
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| English grammar | 12/24/2004 |
Q: Nesbitt, A friend of mine wrote to me recently about a meeting with his local MP; he said: 'He'd ...
A: "He'd had" or "He had had" is the THIRD person [YOU is the second person] and it is PAST PERFECT ...
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| word usage | 12/19/2004 |
Q: There is a relatively new word used on radio and television news programs. The word is ...
A: "Problem" is a noun. "Problematic" is an adjective, as is its "cousin" "problematical," a rarely ...
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| 1. Do you prefer playing golf... | 12/17/2004 |
Q: 1. Do you prefer playing golf or tennis? Which of the followings is correct? 1) I like both. (2) I ...
A: Kevin: In the first group of sentences, all of them are acceptable except for #2. You cannot say ...
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| Our (most promising) employee... | 12/12/2004 |
Q: Our (most promising) employee seems more cooperative( now she) was when she was younger. Is "most ...
A: Chris: "Most" is the superlative ADVERB -- not an adjective. "Promising" is an adjective, but it ...
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| Would or Could? | 12/12/2004 |
Q: I've taken English 101 but am still not sure when to use the terms "would" or "could". Which of the ...
A: Mike: COULD and WOULD are first cousins to CAN and MAY. Everyone has problems choosing the correct ...
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| I have a question about the... | 12/7/2004 |
Q: I have a question about the following sentence: Igor Sikorski was the first person (to develop) a ...
A: George: You have not used "developing" in your sentence! You CAN use the participial form of a ...
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| I have two questions as follow:
a.A:Do... | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I have two questions as follow: a.A:Do you drink coffee often? B:I don't drink much coffee. Does ...
A: Peter: About your sentences -- a.A:Do you drink coffee often? B:I don't drink much coffee. Both ...
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| I have two questions as below:
1.The... | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I have two questions as below: 1.The beans are cooking in the pot Why do we use active voice ...
A: Martin: I just clicked the wrong button, so you will be getting a "rejection notice" from me. ...
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| I have a question about the... | 11/21/2004 |
Q: I have a question about the placements of the words "yet" and "still" in a sentence. We have not ...
A: David: "Yet" and "still" [and one you didn't mention -- "already"] are adverbs that can usually be ...
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| I went to the gas station... | 11/20/2004 |
Q: I went to the gas station to fill the tank. I went to the gas station to get some gas. I went ...
A: Kerby: The first two are acceptable, and the second two are definitely NOT. If you use the first ...
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| I have some questions about... | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I have some questions about conditional sentences: If you come before the meeting, we'll have time ...
A: Sorry, Tony, but I hit the wrong button. Since ALL of the sentences are conditional, you seem to be ...
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| The usage of gerund. | 11/8/2004 |
Q: How are you? Now I have the questions of gerund. See the following examples: 1.There should be no ...
A: Walden: I am curious about something. After all the questions I have answered for you over the ...
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| I have questions about some... | 11/7/2004 |
Q: I have questions about some adverbs of frequency. The boss treats everbody to lunch ( ). The ...
A: Eric: Where are you getting these questions and answers? I think that the source is very poor! 1. ...
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| punctuation | 11/6/2004 |
Q: Nesbitt, I am confused about elipses. Are they separated from the previous word and following word ...
A: Dorothy: There is a problem with your question. As soon as you mentioned your professor, I ...
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| I feel "effective" and "efficient"... | 10/31/2004 |
Q: I feel "effective" and "efficient" are very similar in meaning. Why do we must say "cost-effective" ...
A: Steven: The term that is most widely used and accepted is "cost-effective," but "cost-efficient" is ...
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| The usage of article. | 10/30/2004 |
Q: How are you? You are alwlays in my mind because of your detailed reply each time. I think the ...
A: Many times the decision of using the article "the" is the choice for the writer to make. It is a ...
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| I have a question about the... | 10/29/2004 |
Q: I have a question about the sentence below: A brouchure is attached which provides general ...
A: Steven: You're very astute. There is a problem with the sentence. It needs to be revised. The ...
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| I have a question about a... | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I have a question about a sentnece in an article:...In my family there is only my mother, my father ...
A: Chris: Either way you write it, the sentences are correct. Here is the very subtle difference: I ...
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| How to make sentences out of words | 10/24/2004 |
Q: how do i make a sentence out of paternalism
A: Here are three: "Paternalism" comes from the Latin "pater," meaning to act like a father, or to ...
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| 1.Virtually everyone's sales... | 10/22/2004 |
Q: 1.Virtually everyone's sales figures are up this month. What does "virtually" mean here? 2.What ...
A: Josh: I thought I sent you a list of online dictionaries, that also include thesauri [list of ...
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| Are you seeing someone special?
What... | 10/21/2004 |
Q: Are you seeing someone special? What do people mean when they ask a question as the above sentence? ...
A: Brian: Are you seeing someone special? This means, "Are you dating ONE particular person?" OR "Do ...
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| I have two questions as follow:
... | 10/20/2004 |
Q: I have two questions as follow: The little boy is bothering his mother. The little boy is ...
A: Josh: In the first group, all of the sentences mean the same thing, and all are correct. ...
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| 1.If we say someone is the... | 10/17/2004 |
Q: 1.If we say someone is the master of a ceremony, what does that mean? He is the host of that ...
A: Josh: These are not grammar questions. "Master of ceremony" -- from an online dictionary: "Master ...
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| I have two questions as follow:
1.The... | 10/3/2004 |
Q: I have two questions as follow: 1.The usage of figure out Can you figure out this math problem? ...
A: Josh: "Figure out" was accepted into our language as a transitive verb in 1833. Prior to that ...
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| Writting and Grammer | 9/30/2004 |
Q: Could you tell me please that. WHICH OF THESE IS A RUN-ON SENTENCE. 1.I went home and ate and ate. ...
A: A person commits the mistake of writing a run-on sentence, when he or she joins two complete ...
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| grammar | 9/26/2004 |
Q: I would like to know is it a good sentence? "I'm wondering if you answer my question because I know ...
A: I'm not sure if I understand your question. If you mean to write, "I'm wondering if you will answer ...
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| usage... | 9/24/2004 |
Q: "Hi, I have a question about the usage. "Turn it off" is grammatical. Why is "Turn off it" ...
A: First, you should acknowledge receiving my first answer by completing the evaluation form that was ...
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| usage... | 9/23/2004 |
Q: "Hi, I have a question about the usage. "Turn it off" is grammatical. Why is "Turn off it" ...
A: Kim: It's not a question of grammar, but it is one of common usage. In our language, we are ...
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| What does "resteless" really mean? | 9/21/2004 |
Q: How are you? You have been of much help to me. Thank you very much! Now I read of a passage: ...
A: What Pearl Buck means by this statement is that Americans -- whether they have been in this country ...
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| A passage | 9/11/2004 |
Q: How are you? Now I read of a passage: I wish I could find out what other people have found in ...
A: Walden: What Pearl Buck meant is that the customs of China -- the life and ways of the people -- ...
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| I am trying to create sentences... | 9/3/2004 |
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