By Verbs, Adverbs

Re: sentence construction

Hi, The Qur'an has unfortunately certain such passages as well. Please check the above sentence has been changed as shown below. Does it change the meaning? Please advise. The Qur'an, unfortunately, has certain such passages as well. No. generally speaking, moving the adverb to wards...

Re: Closely tied... (adverbs)

The future is considered to be depending greatly on the internet Adverbs are modifiers which should be placed as close as possible to the elements they modify.

Closely tied... (adverbs)

the future is considered to be tied closely to the internetWhere do put your adverbs and why? Before or after what it is modifying, or elsewhere? Could you suggest something better than tied closely here?

Re: 18,000 feared buried in city near epicenter

Hi Osee,Yes, the 12,000 figure I mentioned was just the confirmed deaths. Given that tens of thousands are still missing, the final figure would likely reach 50,000. In the epicenter, whole towns were leveled. Mountains tumbled down literally, whole villages were destroyed and the populations...

Re: 18,000 feared buried in city near epicenter

Hi Khoff, by your first sentence, feared seems to be an adverb, by the second, it like a adjective? Can you explain this contradiction? Thanks.

Re: 'Propulsively' - a word? Why/Why not?

Well, since you are the grammar geek then I have no option but to accept your answer. I have no rebuttal other than, "that's not what I was taught my whole life". I went to private schools and was taught, I guess, classic grammar. So, needless to say, I would basically be hit...

Re: 'Propulsively' - a word? Why/Why not?

That's understood. You can use it if you want. I'm asking about it in the context of grammar and it is grammatically incorrect. I'm sure you could do a google search and find tons of books where highly educated native speaking experts end their sentences with prepositions. How...

Re: 'Propulsively' - a word? Why/Why not?

So, I spoke to an english professor last night and I was told... A verb can not be described as 'propulsive', therefore it is not an adverb. "The bat propulsively affected the ball" is incorrect. However, "The effect of the bat was propulsive" is correct. When you...

Re: Adverbs, such as firstly, secondly, etc.

Dear Slowlearner, If your list is as long as 17, then it would be much better to simply number the list: 1. Apples are delicious; 2. I also like oranges; 3. Bananas tend to get over-ripe before I get round to eating them. etc. If you are doing a shorter list, say up to four points, then...

Re: Is the sentence correct?

I'd avoid two lly adverbs in sequence: Those who carry out the strike are in general specially trained in the handling of weapons