ESL Basic English Grammar Questions and Help

Have I used the apostrophes correctly in this sentence?

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:50:44 GMT

Kerry's parents' house is in Scotland

happens

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:07:18 GMT

Why is there "s" on "happen" if I don't see any third person?

Thank you

What happens if you don't floss?

sing and improve

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:30:46 GMT

Do I put "s" on "sing" and "improve" and "it" because of the third person and why please? Thank you very much.

She can sings.

It really improves.

it's will be a pleasure to see you in Las Vegas.

Subject verb agreement

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:03:44 GMT

What are the grammar rules for using "the number" , "a number" and "the poor" and subject verb agreement?

can i use duly reviewed?

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:58:40 GMT

Can i use duly reviewed? thanks.

Enclosed please find a copy of Draft Agreement duly reviewed by us for your perusal. Please note that we have agreed to the said terms and condition except for the following:

please correct my grammar

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:48:53 GMT

Please double check all the shipping procedure / step advance in the future shipment. As we are so hard to work out the goods and pass the inspection for shipping, however, due to your document was failed for the consulate which is hold up the shipment. As I have saw the customer was tracing us for this document many time.

direct object indirect object object of a preposition help me! plz

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:49:16 GMT

i dont get direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. i need serious help,

"s" on "come"

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:16:46 GMT

Do I put "s" on "come" and "say?" thank you

She says it comes with a magic ball.

How to use dash, colon, semicolon ?

Pleasecorrectme — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:58:16 GMT

Hello !

I am not very sure on how to use dash , colon , semicolon in a sentence . I hope you can help me ! I tried several website but still do not really understand and quite get the concept . I would be very happy if someone can explain to me! Thank you very much ! Thank you !

your point of view pls...

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:33:50 GMT

Can i say understanding or understand? your point of view pls...tq

We confirm understanding full compliance to Article 1 and 2 of Section II â Administration Instruction of Contract Document (Part 1) inclusive of all the reporting formats as provided in Exhibit I-D.

Hello!

snfncel — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:55:33 GMT

Hi everyone

How are you!

I'm a new member,I would like to learn English,Who can help me?

Thanks!

snfncel

Please help

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:08:38 GMT

Please confirm some queries before we arrange online inspection for you

1. When will the packing available?

2. Did you send the software for OSD to Tony? If no, when it will it be sent?

3. When is the final inspection schedule?

which one is correct..

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:43:52 GMT

which one is correct...

Any other expenses will be charged to your personal account.

or

Any other expenses will be charged under your personal account.

Yahoo doesn't care or Yahoo don't care?

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:16:52 GMT

We use "does" in he/ she/ it. So, theorically, I must to say "Y! doesn't care", because Yahoo is a company, right? On the other hand, when I say "Yahoo doesn't care", I'm not reffering to "it". I'm reffering to those who works in that company. It would be "Yahoo don't care".

Which is the right one anyway? English is not my mother tongue and I'm really confused.

Formulas/Formulae ?

JustForFun — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:44:49 GMT

Any difference between them ? Which is the plural for formula ?

Examples of hyberbole

Clee879 — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:17:16 GMT

What exactly is a hyperbole and can I have some examples too? thnx

Kinds of a verb

Mr. Tom — Tue, 15 May 2007 07:58:24 GMT

Could you please tell me how many kinds of a verb are there? In fact, this question has always troubled me because almost all books show a different number. Some books mention some kinds and some mention the others. One of my books, for example, describes "transitive and intransitive verbs" this way, making it very confusing for me to understand.

1- There are two kinds of a verb: transitive and intransitive

Why two? What about the others? If someone has ever listed down all the kinds of a verb, could I please know the spicific number?

Are these sentences correct?

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:19:17 GMT

I have two questions.

Question 1

I understand #1, #2, #3 and #5 is correct but #2 is incorrect.

Is my understanding correct?

ï¼1ï¼He left for San Francisco.

ï¼2ï¼He left to San Francisco.

ï¼3ï¼He started (off) to San Francisco.

ï¼4ï¼He set off to San Francisco.

ï¼5ï¼The dog started (off) to its nest.

Question 2

I know #6, #7 and #8 is correct.

Are #9 and #10 correct?

ï¼6ï¼He left New York for San Francisco.

ï¼7ï¼He started (off) from New York for San Francisco.

ï¼8ï¼He set off from New York for San Francisco.

ï¼9ï¼He started (off) from New York to San Francisco.

ï¼10ï¼He set off from New York to San Francisco.

Could you help to correct my sentence please

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:05:09 GMT

could you help to correct the following please. tq,

"We also would like to confirm that no exception or deviation taken to this contract as listed in Section F (Attachment 2A Unpriced Exceptions)"

or

We are confirming that there are no exception or deviation taken as listed in Section F (Attachment 2A unpriced exceptions)

ONLY OR THE ONLY

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:55:50 GMT

Hi,

Which is correct? Is the word 'only' an adjective or determiner?

He was only person (the only person??) in lineup with goatee.
He was only person (the only person??) free to go.

is this sentence correct?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:27:21 GMT

The survey cost is around HKD800.00 per all type container, but only allow in 2 hour and HKD100 per each excess hour, the booking form send one day in advance. Please find the attached cost for your review, and let me know if you need further details.

please help with this sentence

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:18:56 GMT

We would like to quote the cost for the stowage of container supervision

please correct my grammar

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:33:23 GMT

We did not receive you reply till today, which means your are accept to pay the storage fee for USD50 per day as per our previously email mentioned, the charge will be counted from July 01 until to the shipping date. Please arrange the container supervision by Lily on July 14 as the original planned and pleas also amend the letter of credit for the latest date to July 20 and expiry date to July 30, and the amendment free by your company cost. Please send us your application for this amendment for our record. Thank you

Language technique

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:38:35 GMT

Is there a name for the "technique" where someone cuts off a word, i.e. "How are you doin' today?" or "Well, 'cause i said so."

I always see it done with an apostrophe so that leads me to believe there is a name for it.

Thanks for any help.

2 Questions ...

JustForFun — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:25:18 GMT

1. Midst/Mid ... Among/Amongst ... Any difference between them st and no st ?

2. *** and she ( another girl ) or *** and her are good friends ?