In Nouns^x, Articles^x, Genitives^x

and so forth. They are not adjectives , because they can be substituted for and cannot co-occur with another determiner such as an article or a demonstrative. So the answer to your question: "So would you say this particular grammar point is widely accepted by native-speakers and/or...

I have given my opinion in an earlier post. Page 1 of this thread offers you a link to it (subject of gerund). As the gerund fluctuates between being a noun and a verb and resembles both to some extent, it stands to reason that a genitive is often possible before it and so is an adjectival...

You're welcome! I'll start watching the US Open (tennis) on TV in a moment but before that: You can say: He is a friend of John, or: He is a friend of John's. You can not say: He is the friend of John 's , except perhaps in some extremely rare cases where normal grammatical...

hi cb, im so happy i joined this forum now, because i think your comment about verbal nouns can be modified by an adjectival attribute. You said it your previous reply, but i must have missed it(it was nearly 4am in korea when i read it!), and i think the tiresome banging of the nail's head...

1. It may be unwise to say that something can be done to all proper nouns in English because there seem to be so many exceptions to every rule. However, using a and the with proper nouns in certain contexts is normal. The of-genitive - or of structure - or whatever you prefer to call it often...

CalifJim wrote: Light from several lanterns filled the room with a soft glow. Laughter of children was heard on the playground. Hmm. Do these have to be The light ... and The laughter ... ? I certainly don't want to criticize Steinbeck's English at all. I dealt with the of-genitive...

CalifJim wrote: CB, I hate to disagree, because your comments are always so very helpful and appropriate, and you are such a valuable resource on the forum. Nevertheless, I don't think any poetic license whatever is involved here. Thank you for your kind words, Jim. As English is...

Hi, Please answer these. 1. Does this require a singular or plural noun? I think Philip from this forum wrote this: With the introductory "there," you will find both singular and plural verb . 2. Sometimes I get very confused as to whether a possessive is acting in a classifying...

Believer wrote: Can a gerund function as a countable noun? If so, can you show me how it is done in simple terms? Hi Believer Of course a gerund can form a plural: his comings and goings. As you see, the plural is formed by adding an s to the word. Some grammarians distinguish between a gerund...

Thank you, Eimai_Anglos. Are you saying a genitive cannot be made a countable noun or used as a countable noun? I think a guru has delivered expert advice on that aspect of grammar and I think it has been said a construction like "a shaking of a ground" means "an instance of shaking of a...