Description : English grammar question involving conditional tense.
Last Answer : Am…..you’re speaking in the present tense.
Description : What happened to the proper use of the apostrophe?
Last Answer : answer:People just don’t think about it. They may be the same ones who apparently don’t know when to use “your, you’re.” But no, the rules haven’t changed. A new one has me spinning a little…the inability to understand when to use “sell” or “sale.”
Description : Is this the proper use of the word "cowardice"?
Last Answer : answer:“Cowardice” is a noun. “His unwillingness to help the wounded was an act of cowardice.” The adjective is “cowardly. “He behaved in a cowardly manner.” ”...than that of an ignorant, disrespectful, closed-mindeded, cowardly man.”
Description : What is the proper way to let a Spanish speaker know it's okay to use informal pronouns?
Last Answer : Just tell her, “por favor, no tienes que usar usted conmigo, prefiero tú.” Not sure if that is the “right” way, but she will know what you mean. If your Spanish isn’t great it won’t matter if it isn’t perfect.
Description : Proper use of the apostrophe using proper names?
Last Answer : If the nameplate is to denote ownership then I suppose it would be correct – The Cameron’s what? “The Cameron’s house.” If it is to indicate who lives there, then “The Camerons” would be correct
Description : How to Use Proper Grammar
Last Answer : How to Use Proper Grammar A common notion in grammar is that if it sounds good or looks good, then it must be good. There's a difference between grammar that's OK, and grammar that's proper ... these tips, you can land the perfect impression on your readers with a perfect, solid use of grammar.
Description : How would you form the plural of a proper noun like Degas?
Last Answer : This is just a guess on what feels comfortable: The Degas are planning to attend the function.
Description : Is the word "I'd've" considered proper grammar?
Last Answer : I’ve’rd it u’db’f’re, so why n’t?
Description : Why is using proper grammar such a problem for some people?
Last Answer : answer:Because my brain is better at Quantum Physics than it ever was with grammar and punctuation. that's why but mostly I'm just too lazy to care. I actually had learning dissabilities that when ... can also screw up grammar and punctuation in a few languages so Not everyone can say that either.
Description : Which is the proper sentence form, to put "ever" before "have" or "have" before "ever"?
Last Answer : The latter seems to have a better flow. But they both seem interchangeable.
Description : Why is there such a flagrant disregard of proper spelling and grammar on many internet forums?
Last Answer : Essentially it is because it is easier and more efficient to use poor grammar. Sad but true that the English language is butchered to make it easier to type.
Description : Why do people feel the need to capitalize things that aren't proper nouns?
Last Answer : answer:I have bad news for you….. There’s nothing you can do about it! People are going to write how they want to write. Maybe that’s their “signature” handwriting, something they’ve taken and personalized it to make it belong to them. Who knows?!
Description : What is proper grammar; I caught a cold, I have a cold, I got a cold..?
Last Answer : answer:Pretty much got is to be avoided in all instances if possible. I caught a cold, or I came down with a cold is commonly used.
Description : Is this proper French?
Last Answer : That is the correct way to say it.
Description : Is proper grammar an indicator for intelligence? Should educators be expected to speak correctly?
Last Answer : I think how picky we are about such things should be dependent upon what they are teaching. If they are teaching graduate level physics, deal with it. However, if they are teaching children how ... an elementary teacher or a middle grade English teacher, they should be able to speak more clearly.
Description : What is the proper formal address for a juris doctorate?
Last Answer : Google is correct.
Description : Proper grammar for (post) wedding invitation?
Last Answer : Dan Lastname and Sarah Lastname would like to invite you to join them at a reception on Saturday the twenty-fourth of October to celebrate their wedding of October the Ninth, two thousand and nine.
Description : Will proper spelling and grammar die in the future?
Last Answer : Absolutely not. People may become less strict about either, perhaps for a short time or perhaps for centuries, but there will always need to be a core of conventional conformity at least on the most basic level. ... rock bottom to hit, and I don't think it's very deep down from where we are now.
Description : Proper grammar for sending compliments?
Last Answer : “Compliments of” sounds more natural to me.
Description : What is the proper grammar for this...?
Last Answer : Smiths. Just like “nerds”. Smith’s implies ownership.
Description : If the Queens English is changing, can we all just agree that there is no such thing as proper English?
Last Answer : I think you just have to look at me to know what proper English is. *chortle Language does change over time. I wouldn't go about asking you Howe art thou? and Faire thee well would I ... Anyway, that was proper English, what we have now is proper English, and there will always be proper English.
Description : Proper plural for status?
Last Answer : Main Entry: sta·tus Pronunciation: ‘stAt-&s, ‘stat- Function: noun Inflected Form: plural sta·tus·es : aparticular state or condition status>
Description : Proper plurals?
Last Answer : Speaking properly is never pedantic. Using the grammatically correct plural of a word is proper, not ostentatious.
Description : What is the proper plural form of "Mr."?
Last Answer : sirs, i think.
Description : What is the proper interpretation of this expression: "April showers bring May flowers."?
Last Answer : I think it is intended as a cause & affect thing. Also, I think the expression is meant to say that good things can come from bad.
Description : __________ performs the function of an intermediary. A) Major term B) Middle term C) Minor term D) Copula.
Last Answer : B) Middle term
Description : That term which occurs in the premises and not in the conclusion is A) Major term B) Minor term C) Copula D) Middle term.
Last Answer : D) Middle term.
Description : The major term is the _______________. A) subject of the conclusion B) copula C) predicate of the conclusion D) predicate of the minor premise.
Last Answer : B) copula
Description : ________ is a unit of reasoning in logic. A) Term B) Copula C) Proposition D) Subject
Last Answer : C) Proposition
Description : The quantity of the proposition is determined by the extension of the ______. A) Subject B)Predicate C) Both subject and predicate D) Copula.
Last Answer : A) Subject
Description : The sign of relation between two terms is called a ________. A) Subject B) Predicate C) Object D) Copula
Last Answer : D) Copula
Description : Copula is that part of proposition which denotes the relationship between: (A) Subject and predicate (B) Known and unknown (C) Major premise and minor premise (D) Subject and object
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : What is Digital Forensic? A. Process of using scientific knowledge in analysis and presentation of evidence in court B. The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a legal ... technology in the investigation and establishment of the facts or evidence in a court of law
Last Answer : B. The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a legal purpose involving the analysis of digital evidence after proper search authority, chain of custody, validation with mathematics, use of validated tools, repeatability, reporting, and possible expert presentation
Description : What is Digital Forensic? a. Process of using scientific knowledge in analysis and presentation of evidence in court b. The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a legal ... technology in the investigation and establishment of the facts or evidence in a court of law
Last Answer : b. The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a legal purpose involving the analysis of digital evidence after proper search authority, chain of custody, validation with mathematics, use of validated tools, repeatability, reporting, and possible expert presentation
Description : What is Digital Forensic? (A) Process of using scientific knowledge in analysis and presentation of evidence in court (B) The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a ... or technology in the investigation and establishment of the facts or evidence in a court of law
Last Answer : (B) The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a legal purpose involving the analysis of digital evidence after proper search authority, chain of custody, validation with mathematics, use of validated tools, repeatability, reporting, and possible expert presentation
Description : The proper definition of a modern digital computer is A) An electronic automated machine that can solve problems involving words and numbers B) A more sophistic and modified electronic pocket calculator C) Any machine that can perform mathematical operations D) A machine that works on binary code
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : The proper definition of a modern digital computer is a. An electronic automated machine that can solve problems involving words and numbers b. A more sophistic and modified electronic pocket calculator c. Any machine that can perform mathematical operations d. A machine that works on binary code
Last Answer : A machine that works on binary code
Last Answer : d. A machine that works on binary code
Description : The use of the word "warrant"?
Last Answer : They aren't incorrect. They are a bit awkward. People don't use warranted in that manner in everyday speech, especially in the second example. Warranted implies ether a sort of authorization, ... reason or justification. Those sense would not be used in a conversation about someone seeking a job.
Description : Is the use of "have eaten" correct in this sentence?
Last Answer : have not
Description : The use of articles?
Last Answer : No 1 is correct. No native English speaker would use 2 or 3.
Description : Would you post good links that explain when to use who and whom?
Last Answer : Where would you find a “good” link? Maybe a book on grammar?
Description : Is the secret goal of Merv Griffins, Wheel of Fortune, to teach Americans not to use different dialects, or slang?
Last Answer : No. Why would that be a goal? What would be gained from that? And suppose it were a goal of the Merv Griffin production company. How effective would it be to spread their philosophy through one pissant game show?
Description : When should you use "should" and when should you use "shouldn't"?
Last Answer : Well, it sounded OK to me but I guess folks could argue that it was redundant.
Description : What can the following statement re. what cars use be misunderstood as?
Last Answer : One needs the beginning of the statement or even the whole article to understand that part.
Description : When do you use a period between the letters in an abbreviation?
Last Answer : One places a period at the end or each letter (for initialized abbreviations) , i.e.,, U.S. If the abbreviation is the shortening of a longer word, one places it at the end, i.e., apt. for apartment., or appt. for appointment.
Description : Do you use both commas when a modifier follows a coordinating conjunction?
Last Answer : Depends on whether or not I want to emphasise.
Description : Do I use "who" or "whom" in "regardless of whom they work for"?
Last Answer : Substitute “he” or “him”. They work for him. Therefore use whom. They don’t work for he So don’t use who
Description : Do you native English speakers use Future Perfect?
Last Answer : I would use it if it were appropriate. I can't say, Oh yes, I used it a week ago on Monday, but I have used that tense at times in the past. Of course, I know ... things in everyday conversation. I find that other native speakers understand me when I use formally, grammatically correct English.