In Proper Grammar^x

I wrote this in another forum. Instead of gettin my answer I got slammed for improper grammar. Here is the question I wrote: I be able to rent a house or apartment for my wife and I , or will I have to live in a barracks?

You'll definitely be more likely to hear "It was me" (than "It was I") without the "who." Who left the milk on the counter? Oh, sorry, it was me. But when you add the "who," often the proper grammar takes over. I was the one who... It was I who... Even so, you'll probably still hear as...

Thanks for your prompt replies! I've always considered myself a lover of grammar, but there are many times when what "seems" to be the correct response is not what it should really be. In a world where "me too" seems to be the norm in normal conversation, it's always refreshing to catch up on...

You are also confused when to use Why. How come is not proper grammar.

However, it IS used in spoken English where I live. Frequently. I agree that Google is hardly reliable for knowing proper grammar, etc., etc., but when you see 200,000 references to it, you know it's being used "somewhere." (Again, Google isn't a good check for formal writing, of course, as...

Hi, If you wanted to say "I saw a dog", you will also need to state when you "saw the dog". E.g. "I just saw a dog" or "I saw a dog five minutes ago". It's true that you wouldn't just walk into a room and say 'I saw a dog'. However, you might have a conversation like this. A: Hi, How...

This is similar to a post above. "I have seen a dog" would be the most appropriate use of grammar. If you wanted to say "I saw a dog", you will also need to state when you "saw the dog". E.g. "I just saw a dog" or "I saw a dog five minutes ago". Can someone please help me know? I work for a...

We need someone with ___ knowledge of Chinese. It simply not proper grammar, for example, A good idea (you are describing that the idea is good) When you say "The good idea" its simply not proper grammar. -- They have __ distrust of the authorities. The answer is a deep, "a" and "an" are both...

Hello, 1. Jaya hpes to finish college, get a job, and to find her own apartment. Is this sentennce correct? 2. To learn proper grammar and writting effectively are my goals. Is this sentence correct? 3. Dhruv has neither done the dishes nor has he made his bed. 4.Dhruv...

Cuongnp wrote: Everyday I spend about 30' to listen on BBC chanel or HBO chanel, sometimes I listened, most not. and after that I spend about 30' to listen on computer, I download a lot mp3 file from website www.radio.english.net and script, I try listen 3times to understand the story, so...