A sentence is a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate.
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Grammar rules for using “flatly denied”
The following sentence is not correct, I found that it must be "flatly denied the charges that".
The student flatly denied that he had copied in the examination hall.
Am I thinking in right ...
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when to use Huge and Big
What is the difference between both : Huge and Big
take an example,
he made a huge difference to the team.
it can also be like,
he made a big difference to the team.
Does the meaning for both the ...
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Which one is correct? “I have work experience in ” or “I had work experience in”? [closed]
Which one is correct?
I have previous work experience in IBM in PHP domain during the period 2009-2010.
OR
I had previous work experience in IBM in PHP domain during the period 2009-2010.
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“Rumour has it ” [closed]
In the song "Rumour has it" by Adele there is the line :
"Just 'cause I said it, don't mean that I meant it, "
Is the line grammatically correct?
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Capitalising a sentence whose first word is explicitly lowercase [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Capitalization of names that begin lowercased, at the beginning of a sentence
Let's say that you have a word that should be typed with leading lowercase letter. Perhaps ...
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What does this sentence mean: “Cologne, with its seven and seventy evil savors, was a posy-bed to it.”?
This is a sentence from a book I'm translating, the one before that is "The first thing I met was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose, and took it by storm." So, what is ...
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what word order is allowed in English sentences [closed]
I would like to receive comprehensive review of how to construct sentences (sentence patterns) in English language. Links to articles or books where this problem is discussed are appreciated.
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“So much”, “too much”, “a lot” and “very much”
Are the following sentences correct? Do they all mean the same thing?
She talks so much.
She talks too much.
She talks a lot.
She talks very much.
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Understanding a passage in relation with 'Clauses' and 'Phrases' [migrated]
Below is the screenshot of a passage from 'Oxford Guide to English Grammar by John Eastwood'.
The passage says A clause has a subject and a verb. Subject and Verb are the elements of a sentence or ...
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Does the following sentence make sense? [closed]
The bond between children and their parents is the strongest bind on earth.
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How to describe the closest enclosing element? [closed]
Say
<hello name="hello1">
<hello name="hello2">
<myTag/>
</hello>
</hello>
I wish to say the hello element (which is the hello with name "hello2") that is closest to ...
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Is there a website/game builds a sentence for the given word? [duplicate]
I just got a request from someone the request is for a website/game which you gave it a word it builds you the sentence. I know it might not be a good way to learn but maybe for a while or for some ...
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What does this sentence mean: “Troubles are poor things to hug. They've got too many prickers.” [closed]
This is a sentence from a book for children. I'm trying to translate it into Chinese. Not sure what this means. DO we want to hug troubles or not?
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question about a write phrase [closed]
sorry I'm not good at english, my question is if I want to say that I didn't answer on an exam wach is the appropriate sentence to use ?
I think that the sentence is : "I didn't make it on exam" or ...
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Is the phrase “At about the speed of ten miles per hour” correct in the context? [closed]
The train is keep moving at about the speed of ten miles per hour.
Is the phrase at about the speed of ten miles per hour is correct? At about looks strange to me. I think the sentence could be ...
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Use semicolon or period when telling a result of an action?
If you look at these sentences, the second one is result of the first:
Alex shouts and feels pain in his leg, and he rubs the place with hand and looks at the leg. His leg swelled little bit.
So ...
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How should this be read? [closed]
We all know that you do not belong here, have no idea what you are talking about, and can't actually script.
Should this be interpreted as
We all know that you do not belong here
You ...
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How do you express a natural habit of a species?
I am curious to know about the plural/singular form of addressing a species. For example, which expression is correct or more appropriate:
Lion does not eat wolf
Lions do not eat wolves
Or ...
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A water circle of few radius is around the park
Look at the below image. Do you see the water in few feet radius around a land? How do you describe this? Let's assume that the land is a park and there is no fountain. Can I express it as "A water ...
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The Use of “that” in a sentence [duplicate]
Is the word "that" needed in the following sentences or can it be omitted?
Joe said he wasn't aware that Jim walked home.
The reporter stated that he felt it was a conflict of interest.
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What to do about multiple sentences following a colon?
For example:
It happened only a handful of times in my lifetime: once when I went to the store. It just had to be done. There was no choice. Another when heading to the beach in 2013...
Should I ...
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Superlative and definite article “the”
I have seen similar questions like this here on ELU. However, I am still confused with my particular question.
(a) She gets up latest in her family.
(b) She gets up the latest in her family.
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Should I use “even though” or “although” in the following sentence?
Even though we were becoming closer and closer, we remained just as
friends.
Although we were becoming closer and closer, we remained just as friends.
Which is the one above correct?
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The lady's not for turning [closed]
In Margaret Thatcher's speech, she says:
To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only one thing to say: You turn if you want to. The lady's not ...
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How can I say that I'm in progress of become a security analyst on a headline?
I would like to state on my LinkedIn's headline that I am in progress of become a security analyst.
How could I say it without use that sentence, because that is a sentence not a headline. I had ...
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Usage of “clique” [closed]
Is the usage of the word clique correct in the following sentence?
Thus a clique was formed.
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How can I use the verb “sad” in the past continuous?
How can I use the verb "sad" in the past continuous? E.g.:
I was crying.
I was missing.
What should be the sentences for sad or upset in past continuous? Why do some words like the two ...
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Is English more creative than other languages in practice? [closed]
I just read an interesting answer to a recent question. A sentence attracted my attention, as I never thought this way, but I see it is so true in different ways:
Furthermore, native speakers have ...
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The “ask”. Is this a buzzword or just bad grammar?
The ask, or my ask is used in places such as:
My ask of you is that you fill out the true and false questions first.
Similarly, I have see the ask...
Why are people using this? I believe it is ...
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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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Is it correct to say: “(drink) was getting to him/her?” [closed]
I'm pretty sure you can say this:
I wondered if the alcohol was getting to her.
But I'm not very sure about this:
I wondered if the wine was getting to her, but I could tell she
wasn't ...
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Confusion with 3 forms of the same sentence
I've a doubt about the formation of a sentence. There are 3 forms of the same sentence which I'm confused with.
This is your plan which is what I'm a part of.
This is your plan which is I'm a ...
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“for which” usage
I am writing comments to my algorithm and I used this sentence to describe one variable. But I am not entirely sure if it makes sense and if I used commas right.
id of node, for which, program is ...
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What does the expression 'justified for him his own idea' mean?
I am reading a novel, and I did not understand one of the sentences in it. Following are two lines from the novel. The author is talking about a guy called Paul and her father.
They were once ...
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Should I use “like a…” or “like the one of a…” in the following sentence?
What sounds more natural? This:
Her body was warm, like the one of a sunbathing cat.
or this?
Her body was warm, like a sunbathing cat.
(I'm open to other suggestions).
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Here's some ...
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“1st Prize” or “1st Rank”? [closed]
I was just updating my CV when I noticed the following lines in the 'Interests and activities' section:
● 1st Prize for ‘Best Performance’ in State Drama Competition.
● 1st Rank in ...
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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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Responding to “Sorry for the late reply.” statement in the email [closed]
I had applied for a job position, for which the interviewer replied me back after a couple of days. However, he started his email with 'Sorry for the late reply'. Now to revert him back with a ...
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What does “disposal advance” mean? [closed]
I’m having trouble understanding the meaning of disposal advance. What do the following sentences mean?
These are the amounts that we believe you are entitled to. You can derive no rights. The ...
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What’s the meaning of the line “The conclusions of the Second Vatican Council of 1962 -65 were given too liberal a reading by many Catholics?”
Though it must be a plain statement for native English speakers, the captioned line in the Time magazine’s (February 25 – though a pretty belated subject) article titled “The Second Act” - ...
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(out of the year) VS (during the year)
I read this sentence:
In the Arctic tundra, temperatures are below freezing for nine months out of the year.
Why didn't the writer use "during the year"?
What is the difference between "during ...
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Which sentence is better grammatically? [closed]
I want to search for food by name.
I want to search for a specific food name.
I want to search for a specific food.
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How to phrase “two companies being the most successful one in their respective countries” as a noun-phrase?
How to express this in one sentence: there are two companies, one is the most successful in America, and the other the most successful in Canada.
Can we say it like this?
they are the most ...
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Sentence search engine [closed]
A couple of weeks ago I came across a sentence search engine that allows you to search for a word or a phrase and would show sentences with said phrases, plus (user contributed) translations into ...
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Is this sentence correct - “what an ephemeral rendezvous we had”?
I met some girls last month, and recently I came in contact with one of them. And I really wanted to say something about our first meeting. Can you please tell me if the following sentence is correct ...
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Why 007 said “You weren't using it”? [closed]
I've watched 007 skyfall. Had one scene, that Agent was driving and 007 sat beside her. She drove very fast and then car side mirror was removed because crashed with something beside the road.
after ...
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Are these sentences OK? [closed]
Are these sentences OK?
Other notation and terminology which we don't define will be used as in the John's book.
In other notation and terminology we will follow John's book.
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How to explain simple math with correct preposition embedded on explanation?
I have a construction to say a ratio. I think of or and would be the correct prepositions.
So, If I give you my practice case
The ratio of minimum rectangle’s floor area to enclosed circle ...
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Comma before “including”?
Does this sentence require a comma before including?
He has written on a range of moral issues including poverty, globalization, and euthanasia.
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How will a native speaker interpret “I like in the rain”? [closed]
When I say "I like in the rain," will a native speaker understand it like "I like to be in the rain (or being in the rain)? Does a native speaker consider "in the rain" the object in the sentence?
