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Is this correct grammar with the semi-colon

This sentence is from my essay. Is the semi-colon correct? His most famous residence is the Kaufmann Residence; esteemed for its use of organic architecture with Japanese architectural components ...
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Singular vs. Plural with Multiple Gerunds as Subject (IE: [Gerund] and [Gerund] are/is [something].)

I'm trying to find out whether I should use a singular or plural verb when there are multiple gerunds as the subject of the sentence. For example: Running the correct course and keeping a steady ...
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is “i have had this kind of feeling before” grammatically correct? [duplicate]

i'd like to know whether this sentence is grammatically correct or not? "i have had this kind of feeling before" i'm facing problems using "have had" in a sentence. does using "before" here make it ...
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If I was an airline pilot vs. If I had been an airline pilot 10 years ago

In a comment signed by Martha, she wrote that: "If I was an airline pilot" and "If I were an airline pilot" have different meanings. The latter is the subjunctive case (and presumably what ...
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Dear Family & Friends or Dear Friends & Family? [closed]

I would like to begin the speach adressing family & friends... Should I say " Dear Family & Friends " or " Dear Friends & Family "?
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My every desire? Correct in a song? [closed]

It's correct to say "you're every my desire" in a song? If not, how can I say it in another way? Thank you very much!!!
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“Which Allow me” or “Which Allows me”?

Context: "My work requires me to be at different areas for different events which allow me to learn ..." Do I use "allows" or "allow"? Can you provide me the rules/situations in choosing which one to ...
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If the rule is “such (a) + adj. + noun”, why is “such fun” correct?

According to my Cambridge Grammar of English, 'such (a)' is used in noun phrases with attributive adjectives. She's such a quiet girl. (such a + adjective + singular countable noun) They're ...
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Successfully submitted vs Submitted Successfully

When data has been submitted through a form online, which sentence below make the most sense to use? Is one grammatically correct more than the other? Your information has been successfully ...
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Please let me know what did you think of the new set of changes? [closed]

Is the question Please let me know what did you think of the new set of changes? a semantically correct rephrasing of the question Are you OK with the new set of changes?
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Is that grammatically correct? [closed]

I'm going to blog about each feature and progress I made in my book? Is that grammatically correct?
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Should I use an apostrophe, when the possession appears before the possessive subject?

In the following (poorly written?) sentence: You improve your co-worker's luck and your business's. I want to say that the luck of your business will also be improved... How do I say this? By ...
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multiple adjectives next to each other [closed]

In low volume, a melody sad love song is playing in a mobile phone placed on the side table. Do you see the three adjectives (melody sad love) together? Is that correct?
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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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Is a bare infinitive acceptable as the object of a verb? [duplicate]

I came upon the phrase, "writing helps develop a child analytically thinking." Is this grammatically correct? Is it OK to use just develop instead of to develop?
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Tense agreement in conditional statements: “I could do whatever I want” vs. “I could do whatever I wanted”

Consider the following sentences: If I had my own place, I could do whatever I want. If I had my own place, I could do whatever I wanted. She said I could do whatever I want. She ...
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Analysis of “There is something it is like to be us”

I found these similar phrases (bolded by me) in an article [1] and am wondering how they can make sense. Ordinary human beings are conscious. That is, there is something it is like to be us. We ...
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“I'm very interested in.” vs “in which I'm very interested.” [duplicate]

You should sell me that book I'm very interested in or is it better to write it as You should sell me that book in which I'm very interested I know that the former is more informal than the ...
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Should a photograph label read “you and I” or “you and me”? [duplicate]

I had a debate with my friend about this topic because he had a photo captioned: Seth and I playing lion king and I said it should be Seth and me playing lion king Which is correct?
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What is ungrammatical about “that's them”?

I was reading 3rd short story in Agatha Christie's "Poirot Investigates" when I stumbled on following sentence: "That's them," I declared in an ungrammatical whisper. What is so ungrammatical ...
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“What questions are there?” vs. “What are the questions there?”

Imagine this scene: "a non-native student asking another student about the questions in a paper on the table of the teacher". Which is the correct way for asking this between the two questions below: ...
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Is the sentence, “This is a picture of my sister and me.” grammatically correct? [closed]

Is the following sentence grammatically correct? This is a picture of my sister and me.
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Is “Who is he?” ok when we don’t know the sex?

Suppose I see someone coming whose gender is unknown; how should I ask who the approaching person is? Should I say “Who is he?”
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“How many kids does he have?” or “How many kids does he has?” [closed]

"How many kids does he have?" or "How many kids does he has?" Which one is correct and why it's correct?
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Is it correct to use “either” and “too” interchangeably?

The other day, I heard someone say: I want it either. It comes strange to me. I'm usually used to hear/say: I want it too. Is it grammatically correct to use either of them?
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X should have Y to Z (in the past)

I was doing some literature homework today, when I became confused as to whether or not the following sentence is grammatical: X and Y should have killed Z to have prevented Z from killing them. ...
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On His Post, At His Post

I have this: link On 21-22 April 1914, while leading three picket launches admist heavy enemy fire, McCloy was wounded but remained on his post, enabling cruisers to save American lives. For ...
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should i say the attached has 6 files or the attached have 6 files? [closed]

I have two question for the following sentence: "the attached document has 6 files ,if none of them suited what you are looking for let me know. " Q1: should i say the attached has 6 files or the ...
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“I thought it was important that he say it in his own voice.” – That he say it? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: When should I use the subjunctive mood? I have often come across constructions such as the one highlighted below and wondered how to explain the grouping of a third ...
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Omitting “nothing” in “nothing but” [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: The construction of “Known but to God” Difference between “but” and “nothing but” Is it acceptable to omit the word nothing in the following sentence? Knowledge ...
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Use of a pronoun in a neither/nor construction [closed]

Neither Ms. Perez nor Ms. Yanaka believes that watching as much television as her son Sam does will lead to anything productive. Is her correct? or should it be their?
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Is it correct to use “but” as a positive connecting word?

I'm wondering if it is correct to use but as a positive connecting word. Below is a small example: ... is the perfect opportunity to improve my knowledge but also gain new experience with ... Is ...
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Right usage of “is due to get”

Could anybody tell me is this sentence OK to use in a scientific paper? Do you have any other recommendation? ...and we came to the conclusion that trying to keep a balance between method-1 and ...
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When to use nah or right in a sentence

When I was chatting with my friend, as a part of our conversation I used a phrase. "You have laptop nah." He replied, first try to change your English, it sounds ridiculous, using words nah, right. ...
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Usage of “in contrast”

I want to explain something in the first sentence and then say some opposite thing in the second sentence. I thought, I could use the phrase in contrast to make the flow of a paragraph. For example: ...
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As or due to give same meaning? [closed]

Does as or due to give same meaning? I have written some example case As the reference data is available with a leading company and difficulty of making own reference data, the overall ...
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Combining 3 sentences [closed]

I am struggling to combine following 3 sentences for a one sentence. I am doubted how to do it. Any suggestions please. a) Most of the above methods often rely on the crown height model (CHM) ...
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Would the first letter of the middle of a name such as Christian de Duve need to be capitalized [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can a sentence start with a small letter? ... if you're beginning your sentence with it? Would it be like, "de Duev notes that the molecular world must necessarily... ", ...
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How can one determine if the opposite of an agent noun exists?

We know that the employer employs the employee and that the tutor tutors the tutee, but how do we know if the shooter shot the shootee? Is there a simple way to determine if an agent noun can be made ...
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Is there a difference between saying “Members are” and “All members are”?

Which is grammatically correct and why? Members are requested to pay their subscriptions in time. All the Members are requested to pay their subscriptions in time.
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“It will turn into water” vs “it turns into water” [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Scientific article style: present or future Which sentence is correct between these two: If you heat ice, it will turn into water. If you heat ice, it turns into ...
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Is 'Grammarly' really that good? [closed]

I've been using this software for quite some time now. Not once until yesterday did I question the authenticity of its 'Grammar Check' reports. Yesterday, I tried to test Grammarly with a piece of ...
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Is “Winston tastes good like a cigarette should” still considered ungrammatical?

I was reading The Tipping Point this morning, and the author spoke of how Winston's slogan in the 1950s that went "Winston tastes good like a cigarette should" was very memorable because of its ...
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What is the actual meaning and purpose of saying “I'm in a call”

What is the actual meaning and purpose of saying "I'm in a call" Ex: if a person pinged me when am talking with someone over phone at the same time then what would be the simple and correct way to ...
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Correct use of will & would?

What would be the correct use of will & would in these sentences? 1) What will happen if I say to my boss that I will not come tomorrow? 2) What will happen if I would say to my boss that I will ...
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“Why do people read books?” — “Because people read books to get information.”

I work at a middle school in South Korea. One of the questions on the recent 2nd grade mid-term exam was "Why do people read books?". There are over 300 students in this year, so there were plenty ...
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“Would you mind to do something?”

Is it correct to say "Would you mind to do something?". I've seen this usage in a few places, but it doesn't sound right to me. I would guess that it's proper to use "Would you mind doing something?" ...
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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 ...
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“I give it to him who came first” vs. “to he who came first” [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Which is grammatically correct: “Let he who…” or “Let him who…” Should the pronoun be "him" because it's the object (gave it to ...

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