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 Discussion on question by Apollyon: o…

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user178049
Jul 8, 2019 10:07
@Apollyon OK my mistake, but I was very sure I saw "cardinal numbers".
user178049
Jul 8, 2019 10:07
@katatahito The question has been editted. The OP called them cardinal numbers in the first place. Also, it actually makes more sense to discuss about the admissibility of cardinal numerals in the NP structure.
 

 Discussion between hbtpoprock and use…

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user178049
Nov 12, 2018 11:59
I'm not user if I should mention you with the "at". Does this ping @hbtpoprock?
user178049
Nov 12, 2018 11:59
"The stained-glass windows, illustrating biblical scenes, are splendid"—This is taken from, English Grammar: A University Course* (Downing, 2006)
user178049
Nov 12, 2018 11:53
I i think it's acceptable to say "Clare, sleeping in the couch, is Mike's son". Some may not agree though.
user178049
Nov 12, 2018 11:52
"James, a doctor, is my friend" — 'a doctor' is not a relative clause but an appositive noun phrase.
user178049
Nov 11, 2018 07:33
"The baby who is sleeping in the couch is Mike's son." doesn't need a comma since its relative clause is a defining clause"—I'm not sure the point here. But yes the sentence is correct and you can omit "who is".
user178049
Nov 11, 2018 07:31
@hbtpoprock I'm not sure the point here. Yes. The sentence is fine and you can omit "who is".
user178049
Nov 11, 2018 07:30
"Clare, who is sleeping in the couch, is Mike's son" is OK. The relative clause adds additional information about Clare but is not important to identify the person.
user178049
Nov 10, 2018 01:01
* reduced version
user178049
Nov 10, 2018 01:01
Many people wouldn't use the 'reduced' if the verb is in the past tense.
user178049
Nov 10, 2018 01:01
For some people the sentence is not OK.
user178049
Nov 9, 2018 18:43
Yes. It's correct.
user178049
Nov 9, 2018 18:43
The omission is correct but I think it's more common to say "the sleeping baby". They actually mean the same think.
user178049
Nov 9, 2018 18:43
@hbtpoprock The practice here is to wait for at least 24 hours before accepting an answer. My answer could be wrong.
 

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user178049
Nov 22, 2017 05:18
Thanks @M.A.R.
user178049
Nov 21, 2017 07:13
I think it should be "you run faster", but "faster" is different from "better".
user178049
Nov 21, 2017 07:09
Does this sentence sound natural: "You run better (than me)"?
user178049
Nov 21, 2017 07:08
Hi
user178049
Jul 13, 2017 16:54
@userr2684291 Should I delete it and post it on ELU? Or can I just flag it? Actually, I'm not sure if such a question would be accepted on ELU; I don't often visit that site. So I just ask it on ELL because I'm familiar with it.
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 14:06
Well, I'm wondering too.
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 14:01
I haven't read it yet. I'm so lazy now.. Haha.
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 14:00
@userr2684291 did you upvote it?
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:55
Hmm.. Let's wait for snailplane. Btw, how are you? @userr2684291
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:53
Why you think it's wrong?
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:52
@userr2684291 I upvoted it. I don't see anything g wrong.. Hmm..
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:51
I hope he is fine.
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:51
@userr2684291 Yep, I will probably see a doctor tomorrow.
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:46
@Cardinal Why did you delete your answer?
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:43
I forgot to ping @userr2684291
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:42
Oh, I wrote "E.T.C". Edited
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:40
Any news bout Damkerng?
user178049
Jul 7, 2017 13:39
It makes sense, I think. The rest [of the verbs used with subjunctive]. My chest hurt and I keep coughing. I thought it was normal, but coughing for nearly two weeks.. I don't think that's OK.
user178049
May 27, 2017 03:04
Good morning!
user178049
May 27, 2017 03:04
Muslims fast today.
 

 Discussion on question by Bavyan Yald…

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user178049
Jul 21, 2017 03:02
Possible duplicate of "Open shaming of anyone..."
user178049
Jul 21, 2017 03:02
I doubt it's a gerund. I think it's a gerundial noun.
 

 Discussion on question by xiumai: Usi…

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user178049
Jul 9, 2017 12:56
@P.E.Dant dunno how you analyze it. But I disagree that it's not an auxiliary. It's clearly an auxiliary because it has the NICE property.
 

 Discussion on question by 468: Why do…

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user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:55
@468 I agree that the language goes beyond the grammar books. But we aren't native speakers of English. You need to practice your ears with the 'correct grammar' till you get used to it. Imagine if you are really accustomed to the wrong grammar in lyrics—that would be dangerous.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:55
@468 I understand your frustration. But I don't think lyrics are best reference for studying English. They don't follow the correct grammar. I suggest you read a lot of academic books; that might help.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:55
@JamesK No, most of times. Questions about lyrics are off-topic
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:55
@468 Sorry, your question might be closed as off-topic. The fact is that lyricists don't follow the conventional grammar rules and sometimes they use archaic language. All they think about is "How to make it sound good?" not grammar.
 

 Discussion on question by user178049:…

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user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:52
@BillJ I can see it differs. But it's not a clear-cut explanation to me. I'll let you know if I have some troubles.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:52
@P.E.Dant Snail's answer is indeed very good! And it answers my question in the title. But it doesn't solve my problem, which is regarding the difference between a complement and a modifier.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:52
@P.E.Dant This is really hard to account for. But I could give you another example. In an NP like 'A hotel manager', the hotel doesn't describe the manager; rather, it tells you what is managed.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:52
NO @P.E.Dant, this is not a duplicate. I know what a noun adjunct is. I'm trying to distinguish between a modifier/adjunct and complement.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:52
@P.E.Dant I hope you could post it as an answer.
user178049
Jun 22, 2017 21:52
@oerkelens Hmm.. Not sure what you mean by that. (Oh, two upvotes on your comment. Might be helpful if it's expanded into a full answer.) But I think 'chicken' specify what kind of soup it is; it doesn't describe it.
 

 Discussion on question by Yoichi Oish…

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user178049
Jun 3, 2017 14:30
I upvote this question because it's nicely presented. But I do think this question is off topic because it's merely about a misspelling. Sad to see that this question remains on topic on ELU. I think I came across a similar question on ELL and it closed immediately by a moderator.
 

 Discussion between Davo and user178049

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user178049
May 24, 2017 17:17
It's also OK to analyze it as passive. It just doesn't really make sense to me.