By Adverbs, Contractions

1. The possessive of a plural noun ending in s is formed by adding: A. another s and an apostrophe. B. another s only. C. an apostrophe only. D. none of the above I think the answer is C. 2. Which of the following shows the correct possessive form of a plural noun? A. three dogs bowls B....

Argh! The adverb question again! Have you gone through this one yet? Post:258302 Here's a new take on the subject. If it doesn't appeal to you, toss it in the trash! Safe and typical practice: Use contracted forms wherever possible. Then place the adverb of frequency after the...

Hey, i'm new here. My name is Tim and I got this forum from a friend of mine. He told me that this might help me with the problem i got. I have a brother that is 16 years old and i'm 23( in the US Army). He needs help with his english. The teacher gave him the study guide, but no answer on...

Hey, i'm new here. My name is Tim and I got this forum from a friend of mine. He told me that this might help me with the problem i got. I have a brother that is 16 years old and i'm 23( in the US Army). He needs help with his english. The teacher gave him the study guide, but no answer on it. ...

Hi, As I came to know that the adverb "yet" placed either the end of the sentence or just after the word "not". But I have some doubt. 1. I havn't finished my work yet. OK 2. I have not yet finished my work. OK 3. Have you had your lunch? No, Not Yet. OK (no capitals for not yet) I want to...

Hello, As I came to know that the adverb "yet" placed either the end of the sentence or just after the word "not". But I have some doubt. 1. I havn't finished my work yet. 2. I have not yet finished my work. 3. Have you taken your lunch? No, Not Yet. I want to know that when we use...

Well Paco, you certainly get me questioning my own understanding and usage of English! (no bad thing!) You are right (of course) "southwardly" etc. are in the OED, as is "southernly". However, they are not in common Eng. usage, and I suspect that "southerly" may be a contraction of...

ALL - (noun) - A petroleum-based lubricant. Usage: "I sure hope my brother from Jawjuh puts all in my pickup truck." ARE - (noun) - A colorless, odorless gas containing oxygen. Usage: "He cain't breathe ... give 'im some ARE!" BAMMER - (noun) - The state west of Jawjuh. Capitol is...

We'll is the contraction of We will. Well is the adverb of Good. My sister can sing well. 'Well' describes the way she sings so is an adverb. Well is also a noun. It is a deep hole in the ground used to obtain water. 'As well' means 'in addition' or 'also'. To be Well means to be in good health.