In Auxiliaries^x, Clauses^x

When looking up tricky constructions or words, one can often go to the dictionary to view its proper usage. For example, www.dictionary.com shows this definition and usage note for nor:1. (used in negative phrases, esp. after neither, to introduce the second member in a series, or any subsequent...

As already suggested, for stylistic reasons the first which and the passive auxiliary is can be omitted. (Otherwise there will be three which's in the sentence!) The last relative clause can be either restrictive or nonrestrictive as far as grammar is concerned. In my opinion it makes much...

HiYour sentence is in the present perfect. "Have you ever had ...""the feeling" is a gerund, and acts as if it were a noun (it's the direct complement of "have had"). Try and replace it with "idea", "impression" etc (I'm not saying they...

Hi, "Some people say that reading books is not good for your eyes"'Some people say . . . ' is the main clause. Its main verb is 'say'.'Reading books is not good for your eyes' is a subordinate clause. The main verb in this clause is 'is'....

.-- I agree that there is often an option; nevertheless, in your sentence, a specific power source is implied-- i.e the power supplied at where 'they' are..

Thank you. You wrote this as your partical response to the overall question:I think that the "good morning's" are inappropriate.-- NoI think his "how are you's" are inappropriate. -- No. His "how are you"s are inappropriate. I don't think we need the...

Both the first and third examples work. The first is the gerund construction, the third is the subjunctive construction. The second is incorrect. However, despite being technically correct, both the first and third examples still sound awkward. Ultimately, I think this is because it sounds...

This is hypothesis of the past hence it should be a type III conditional (if + ... + had/were to have + past participle + ... + would + have + participle).If 20 years ago you had predicted that today everyone would have a mobile phone no one would have believed you.If 20 years ago you had...

Thank you. I think no. 4 is a typical type 2 conditional -- a hypothetical or unreal situation. 4. If you received the certificate, you would be able to take high-level courses. -- has to be 'will be able to'?? Sometimes, I get confused when there are some what I would call auxiliary...

Thank you, again. I might have to word this question carefully. Please take a look at these simple sentences that could be correct or wrong in term of grammar.1. I am using a cream.2.I purchased a shampoo.3. I ordered a pizza.To me, no. 1. and 2 seem to call for additional context or information,...