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- questions - What something is? vs what is something? - English . . .
I can write quot;what a cup is? quot; as question and I can write quot;what is a cup? quot; Are both forms grammatically correct? The former one looking a bit off when used without context, but
- verbs - What is the meaning of is of? - English Language Learners . . .
Bulk and usefulness are characteristics of something: it possesses those characteristic intrinsically, so you should say It is of no great bulk It is of no use whatsoever Similarly, something may give rise to interest, so you might say It is of no interest to me
- Whats the correct usage of something of something and somethings . . .
Car parts or engine parts are things that can be replaced BUT parts of a car can also be understood as: the engine, the hood, the roof, the chassis, and not something replaceable as in something you can buy at an auto parts' store The parts of a car are not necessarily car parts! This can only be learned through experience
- Whats the difference between something and some thing?
"Some thing" is much much less common than "something", however, so the only reason to write it as two separate words is to emphasize the "some" part (in contrast to "any" or "no" thing): I want to get her some thing for Valentines Day, but not just anything It has to be something she would like
- relative pronouns - something which or something that - English . . .
It is not just the newness of contemporary literature that makes it different, but also the context in which it is written and received, something which gives it a very interesting edge over the literature of the past In the sentence, "something which" is used because "which" can be used as non-restrictive, but "that" cannot be used so?
- meaning - What does man (verb) exactly mean? - English Language . . .
To man something such as a machine or vehicle is to be present in order to operate it According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, it means: to supply with people (as for service) Does it mean that personnel should be provided along with the device being provided?
- “need doing” vs. “need to do” - English Language Learners Stack . . .
This is tricky use of English, though, not something to start with, and not something you commonly hear You should master the ordinary need to and need verb ing usages first But this illustrates the way you can use the grammar to make a listener understand a phrase differently than usual, if the listener can find an interpretation that makes
- prepositions - Care of for about something or somebody - English . . .
To take care of something someone is to be responsible for its their maintenance and well-being I take care of my car To care for something someone is to appreciate it them and encourage or help it them I care for my wife very much To care about something someone is to be concerned about its their condition I care about government overreach
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