Basic English Grammar Questions

Basic English Grammar Questionshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/BasicEnglishGrammarQuestions/Forum43.htmFor Basic English ONLY. Please post only <b><font color=red>easy</font></b> questions and answers here.enXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)What one's right?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatOnesRight/lpvrj/post.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:07:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:993591Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatOnesRight/lpvrj/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-993591.xmlI need to frame this sentance. We call ON you to fight against terror (with on added before you) or well you to fight against terror (without on before you)?Vocabularyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Vocabulary/lpdgz/post.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 02:53:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:993400Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/Vocabulary/lpdgz/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-993400.xmlHow would I correctly use wholly in a sentence?Sweet taste? A sweet taste?http://www.englishforums.com/English/SweetTasteASweetTaste/lpdnm/post.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:43:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:993526qq_aa_zz1http://www.englishforums.com/English/SweetTasteASweetTaste/lpdnm/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-993526.xmlHi, Which one is correct? Sugar has sweet taste. or Sugar has a sweet taste. Thanks a lot!Should I write it in 1 or 2 sentences in this case?http://www.englishforums.com/English/ShouldWriteSentencesCase/lpdrr/post.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:993293uktous0http://www.englishforums.com/English/ShouldWriteSentencesCase/lpdrr/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-993293.xmlHi, Which sentence is grammatically correct? Someone suggests that itis compulsory to write a comma after "for example", is it true? Sentence1: I have a lot of achievements , for example 90 points in exam A, 80 points in exam B and 70 points in exam C. Sentence2: I have a lot of achievements. For example, 90 points in exam A, 80 points in exam B and 70 points in exam C. Thanks Is it compulsory to write a comma after "for example"?Please modify my sentence, thankshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseModifySentenceThanks/lpbnb/post.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:13:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992937Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseModifySentenceThanks/lpbnb/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-992937.xmlI have not yet issue the debit note to the supplier, but shall send to them soonest and pay to customer accordingly.IS MY SENTENCE CORRECT?http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsMySentenceCorrect/lprwz/post.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992567Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsMySentenceCorrect/lprwz/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-992567.xmlYOU HAVE TO SPEAK TO JOHN? IS THIS CORRECTWould verb + verb in past tensehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WouldVerbVerbInPastTense/lxnzr/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:28:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991355uktous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/WouldVerbVerbInPastTense/lxnzr/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991355.xmlHi, Any different (in term of meaning and grammar) between, eg, "would prastice" and "prasticed"? Could you please explain my question based on my following 2 sentences? Finally, which sentence is more appropriate? Sentence1: 3 years ago, when I was a teacher, in each lesson my students would prastice the questions on an exercise sheet and I would help them with their problem. Sentence2: 3 years ago, when I was a teacher, in each lesson my students prasticed the questions on an exercise sheet and I helped them with their problem. Thanks.Incorrect to make it possessive?http://www.englishforums.com/English/IncorrectPossessive/lprrr/post.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 05:13:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992426Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/IncorrectPossessive/lprrr/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-992426.xmlHi. Is it incorrect to make possessives of animals? Is this incorrect? a mouse's face Does it have to be this? The face of a mouseFor example, such as, likehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ForExampleSuchAsLike/lxqjm/post.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 02:28:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992302uktous0http://www.englishforums.com/English/ForExampleSuchAsLike/lxqjm/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-992302.xmlHi, I think I have 3 questions. When I should use " for example "? When I should use " such as "? When I should use " like "? Some of the European languages come from Latin， for example French，Italian and Spanish. Some of the European languages come from Latin， such as French，Italian and Spanish. Some of the European languages come from Latin， like French，Italian and Spanish. ThanksYour expertise againhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/YourExpertiseAgain/lgqlk/post.htmMon, 26 Oct 2009 01:37:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953030MVB8http://www.englishforums.com/English/YourExpertiseAgain/lgqlk/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-953030.xmlHi, Where does one place the period? Is it after the ending quotation marks ("Leaf".) or before the ending quotation marks ("Leaf.") The sentence would be: I read the book "Leaf". OR I read the book "Leaf." Thanks, MVBIn which casehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/InWhichCase/lxnzd/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991358Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/InWhichCase/lxnzd/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991358.xmlHi. Please tell me what the underlined phrase functions as. Could it be a conjunction? Could a phrase be a conjunction? It is known to me that it fell, in which case it needs to be taken to a vet.Go down poorlyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/GoDownPoorly/lxxhj/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:51:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991687User_gary1http://www.englishforums.com/English/GoDownPoorly/lxxhj/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991687.xmlOn Tuesday, Obama and Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao announced plans to work together on a range of international issues. But the statement had an unexpected line: that the two sides “support the improvement and growth of relations between India and Pakistan.” “The two sides welcomed all efforts conducive to peace, stability and development in South Asia," said the statement. “They support the efforts of Afghanistan and Pakistan to fight terrorism, maintain domestic stability...the two sides are ready to strengthen communication, dialogue and cooperation on issues related to South Asia and work together to promote peace and development in that region.” This will go down poorly i n India. Not only has it long argued its...Energy fronthttp://www.englishforums.com/English/EnergyFront/lxxhz/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991683User_gary1http://www.englishforums.com/English/EnergyFront/lxxhz/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991683.xmlWith the security condition deteriorating in Pakistan and post Mumbai terror attacks, India is not keen on advancing negotiations on the pipeline project or in getting into an energy project with Pakistan. But at the same time India wants to remain engaged with Iran on the energy front . A restive Iran has continued to say that it cannot wait indefinitely for India. Please tell me what "front" means in this context?English grammarhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/EnglishGrammar/lxnjh/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:19:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991430Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/EnglishGrammar/lxnjh/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991430.xmlI have the question to solve it i have had beautiful days in my childhood. when can we use both have and had?Help me pleasehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpMePlease/lxnjq/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:31:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991439qq_aa_zz1http://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpMePlease/lxnjq/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991439.xmlWhich of the following is correct? 1. The judge announced a recess. or 2. I can buy snacks at the school's recess. It is my son's homework. :( Thanks a lot.Coordinate or non-coordinate adjectives?http://www.englishforums.com/English/CoordinateCoordinateAdjectives/llrkv/post.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 07:27:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:972948Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/CoordinateCoordinateAdjectives/llrkv/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-972948.xmlHi. Please tell me why I think we could write "a small circular piece of metal." I think when we want to put the word "flat" in between, a pair of commas is needed. If I am right, why do you think it is? a small circular piece of metal Is this correct? Do you think there is a need for a pair of commas for the word "flat"? Why? a small, flat, circular piece of metal How about this? Is this correctly punctuated with commas? a soft, square, white piece of cloth I think we could write it without commas if there weren't the word "square." a soft white piece of clothMerit or merits? graduated?http://www.englishforums.com/English/MeritOrMeritsGraduated/lxmgd/post.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:08:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991086uktous2http://www.englishforums.com/English/MeritOrMeritsGraduated/lxmgd/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-991086.xmlHi, My acheivements include MSc and BSc in economics both graduated with merit , 60 points in project A and 65 point in project B My acheivements include MSc and BSc in economics both graduated with merits , 60 points in project A and 65 point in project B I have 3 questions. Question1: In the following sentences, should I use "merit" or "merits"? Question2: Could you please improve this part in the sentnce "MSc and BSc in economics both graduated with merit"? Question3: Is it suitable to use "graduated"? Someone sugguests that we should write a BSc / an MSc Someone sugguests that we should write a BSc degree / an MSc degree. At this moment, I can't find an universal answer. TthanksPlease help w/ my grammar! thanks!http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseGrammar/lxlxp/post.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 20:50:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:990945Anonymous2http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseGrammar/lxlxp/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-990945.xmlhi! My sentence seems to be off, and i just can't seem to get the right grammar without cutting this sentence in two -- "To be able to join (insert company name here) is the ultimate company I could hope to be a part of." Please help! Many thanks!Coupled with the dismalhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CoupledWithTheDismal/lxlgk/post.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:36:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:990804User_gary1http://www.englishforums.com/English/CoupledWithTheDismal/lxlgk/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-990804.xmlMumbai, Nov. 17 -- Monday morning saw intense political speculation after Kalyan Shiv Sena MP Anand Paranjpe visited Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his Dadar house. Still, he scoffed at suggestions that this was a political visit, saying it was a purely personal call. "I came to invite Raj Thackeray for the wedding of my younger brother Amol. We did not discuss any politics," said Paranjpe. The wedding is scheduled for November 19 at Thane. The strong results drawn by Thackeray in the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, coupled with the dismal showing of the Sena, have fuelled fears of Sena leaders and grassroots workers deserting the party for the MNS Please explain to me the underlined parts. I know...correct usage of were and washttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectUsageOfWereAndWas/cbxwc/post.htmFri, 20 Mar 2009 23:20:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:176139Anonymous16http://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectUsageOfWereAndWas/cbxwc/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-176139.xmlIs there a time when it is correct to use: If it was. . . I tend to always use: If it wereGrasroots workers deserting the partyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/GrasrootsWorkersDeserting-Party/lxlgl/post.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:40:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:990805User_gary0http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrasrootsWorkersDeserting-Party/lxlgl/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-990805.xmlMumbai, Nov. 17 -- Monday morning saw intense political speculation after Kalyan Shiv Sena MP Anand Paranjpe visited Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his Dadar house. Still, he scoffed at suggestions that this was a political visit, saying it was a purely personal call. "I came to invite Raj Thackeray for the wedding of my younger brother Amol. We did not discuss any politics," said Paranjpe. The wedding is scheduled for November 19 at Thane. The strong results drawn by Thackeray in the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, coupled with the dismal showing of the Sena, have fuelled fears of Sena leaders and grassroots workers deserting the party for the MNS . I know "grassroots workers" means...Please helphttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseHelp/lnjjw/post.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:985362Anonymous0http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseHelp/lnjjw/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-985362.xmlI communicated with Nicole, Amy, Yusi and you many time. Your side non stop requested me to double check and confirm the invoice until today (17 Nov). However, we still cannot have your correct direction. Please send us all the revised invoice to collect the original document tomorrow in your HK office. Even thought they are correct or not we shall save time to repeated question and answer as the vessel was departure by end of Oct.Difference between "Have" and "Do" in usage?http://www.englishforums.com/English/DifferenceBetweenUsage/lkqlz/post.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:21:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:972677Ter2http://www.englishforums.com/English/DifferenceBetweenUsage/lkqlz/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-972677.xml"I haven't seen her." "I didn't see her." Does it matter whether "have" or "did" is used? Are they interchangeable in this sense or is there a slight difference? Kind of confused here.. a matter of choice? Thanks for the help.Possesive plural nounshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PossesivePluralNouns/lnwbn/post.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 22:24:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:984942Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/PossesivePluralNouns/lnwbn/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-984942.xmlhow can i help my 3rd grader understand plural possesive nounsThey are OF equal lengthhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TheyAreOfEqualLength/lhzgk/post.htmTue, 27 Oct 2009 21:10:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:954679akdom2http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheyAreOfEqualLength/lhzgk/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments43-954679.xmlThe sentences are brief and of equal length. I understand this form --> The sentences has equal length. but NOT this one with "of" --> The sentences are of equal length. The sentences are of equal length subject phrase linking verb ??? ??? he is of smart? he is ( a being with the quality of ) smart? why of ? I am nervous when seeing " be + of