By Articles, Grammar

I don't think anyone around here reads minds. Only Mr. M. can answer as to the reasons for his answer, and it seems to me that he already has given reasons. As for your sentences, I don't see anything problematic with them except as corrected below:1.They reached agreement, and the...

Thanks for such a succinct explanation, GG. You always put everything very clearly and nicely, and so does Clive.

.Hello Mathew, and welcome to English Forums.The 2 pronunciations of 'the' are not grammar rules, but physical effects of the smooth flow of sounds between words-- they are more like laws of physics. Native speakers (lucky us!) do not have to affirm pronunciations-- we just talk without...

Actually I didn't meat it as such: In the beginning of the thread Marius proposed an article-less version, and I am not sure he was wrong!

Thanks!I belive "the" is used in phrases like "You are the victim of..." for exactly the same reason... That's interesting, I have never seen this mentioned in a grammar book."This is a review of a great book""This is the procuct of a bright mind"--...

People often omit articles in emails, but your example is not one of "correct grammar." Without the article, we may wonder if he means "I don't recall seeing production schedules distributed from you," Also, I'm not comfortable with "distributed." ...

In grammar class, when we refer to a root form of a verb, we always add a 'to' before the verb, such as: The uses and forms of the verb to be...Using the verb 'to go' combined with particles..Verb to do..Why? Can we just say:The uses and forms of the verb 'be'.....Using...

.1. In the office his job is to do the paper cutting.-- The grammar is OK.(Does this mean that he cuts important news articles out of the paper? -- No, it means he has the menial task of cutting paper into smaller sizes. I think there is a word for the occupation you intend, but it has slipped...

can anybody help me by checking my grammar, what's wrong or bad in it?because i' in a process of learning to make an article, so i need to practice all the time,and for sure need a feed back.