In Commas^x, Present progressive^x

Hello Dawnstorm,The terminology is not happy, admittedly; "middle voice" and "ergative" belong to other linguistic contexts, as has been mentioned; but I think it can be disentangled. It may be the case that "ergative" usage was once much more common in English....

Dear teachers,Would you please tell me which sentence you prefer best and why (if possible) ?1) a) You DO look very tired. Shall I run you a bath ?b) You look very tired INDEED. Shall I run you a bath ?2) a) “When ARE we LEAVING?” kept asking their nephew.b) “When DO we LEAVE?” kept asking their...

1. Wild flowers, such as orchids and primroses are become rare. 2. Wild flowers such as orchids and primroses are become rare. I'm not sure we can say that the first sentence is correct, as it requires either a second comma or no comma at all. The second sentence is correct if we allow the...

Hly2004 wrote:I don't know wether it is a rule or not. It's not. It's a matter of usage and style. Hly2004 wrote: for example: "He nodded excitedly" and "He nodded in excitement" ,the latter sounds much better for me.and the same feeling exits ,For example:My point is the...