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Hi all, This is my first post, and i really hope someone can help me here. I was writing this piece, when it suddenly struck me that there seems to be little tense consistency in my writing. For example, consider this (just a contrived piece): "Nick sat down, thinking about all that had...

my way. " It is wrong to say: It can be done on a number of ways. It can be done after a number of ways. It can be done to a number of ways, etc. If a preposition is required by a verb, changing the verb changes the preposition as well - unless, of course, the new verb requires the same...

Are you not a native English speaker? From my results, both 3 and 4 can be "I've..." and still be correct. #3-- I've heard-- can be said because no where in the sentence does it indicate that the person is no longer hearing "rumors" about the girl that was met....

Plurality is not governed solely by grammatical rules, but also by the speaker's feel. Do you say " a number of people is " or a " number of people are ". According to the grammatical rule you are quoting it would be " a number ... is " which I doubt many people...

There are a number of ways you can say this: The chances of a newborn baby surviving are good now. The chances that a newborn baby will live are good now. The likelihood that a newborn baby will survive is better now .

A) By June, her diet was limited to bread and water. Anything else would induce the abdominal pain. I haven't studied English grammar as systematically as you probably have, but to me the sense is 3 (repetition in the past). Look at this alternative: B) By June, her diet was limited...

Hi, according the British rules it isn't correct to use can't, there is only cannot. This is not accurate. Most Britons use the contracted form "can't" in rapid and informal speech. The British pronunciation differs somewhat between different British accents, the RP norm is /k ɑ ː...

My interest in Science and English dates back to my school days. Being an inquisitive boy, I always have been eager to learn more and more around me. My interest in wide range of subjects and my inner aspiration helped me a lot to acquire a significant knowledge of the Science, history...

The '3.5' is a chapter number in a text HERE . It has to do with computer language, not English grammar.

Alexgn, I've reformatted your essay to make it easier to read. I've also highlighted some errors for you. I 've written an essay. I am not confident about my English. I would like someone to help me to check the grammar. Thanks! 1. Introduction James Martin in his crimson book...