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Is it proper to use “that” instead of “at which” to refer to speed?
On a physics assignment, I believe that these sentences are grammatically incorrect, but some other students disagree (especially on the second one).
What is the maximum speed that the mass can be ...
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“Absent additional configuration” [closed]
I have come across the below sentence but it doesn't quite sound right.
Absent additional configuration, permits will be distributed at a fixed rate.
Is the first part of the sentence correct?
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“Had decided to call” vs.“had decided that we should call”
I have a question regarding using "had decided". I'm not sure if I can use either an infinitive form of a verb or a modal verb:
We had decided to call each other when we are in danger.
We had ...
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Is a comma needed here?
If I were to try and describe a book called "Book", is this sentence grammatically correct?
The book Book by Joe Bob is set in...
I was told that this sentence is incorrect, that commas must ...
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Use of “what” vs “that”
The following sentence was on one of the tests:
What would you like to do that others have told you is impossible.
Students have asked why that could not be replaced with what. I.e.,
What ...
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Can a “because clause” be a subject clause? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Sentence Construction: “Just Because … Does Not Mean”
Consider the following sentence:
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they're not after you.
The ...
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Is there bad grammar in Cinemark's “No Texting” warning?
The sentence in question is "Do not be the person we ask to leave the auditorium, because we will." It sounds very wrong to me, but I can't put my finger on the exact problem. Nobody on the Internet ...
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Can a subordinate clause split subject and verb in the main clause?
E.g. are these correct?
Following the rules, even if it's difficult, is essential.
Following the rules, although it's difficult, is essential.
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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 ...
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Multiple 'as' (subordinate conjunction) in the same sentence [closed]
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 correct? ...
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Is it grammatically correct to introduce a result clause by using “then”?
Is it grammatically correct to introduce a result clause by using then as in the examples:
Don’t be lazy – then you will fail.
Don’t kill him – then you will regret it.
If yes, then is then ...
