rudrax Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Should I use were or was in this sentence?Two topics posted more or less at the same time(!) was merged into one...As for your sentence, it's "were". Rather, I would write that in more appropriate way."Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user gets merged."I've used the word "consecutive" instead of "two" because a user may post more than two topics/posts around same time.*the part "that are" can be kept hidden if you know it should be there by the rule. If you don't know the rule and write the sentence without "that are", it will be considered as a grammatically wrong sentence. This is really weird right but it is done sometimes to make the pronunciation more fluent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 "Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user gets merged."Why do you use "gets" in SINGULAR in your sentence ?There are at least 2 "consecutive topics", so wouldn't it be correct to use PLURAL form of "get" rather ?"Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user get (or got) merged." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 "Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user gets merged." Why do you use "gets" is SINGULAR in your sentence ?There are at least 2 "consecutive topics", so wouldn't it be correct to use PLURAL form of "get" rather ?"Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user get (or got) merged."Nice catch there. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalaffa Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Should I use were or was in this sentence?Two topics posted more or less at the same time(!) was merged into one...As for your sentence, it's "were". Rather, I would write that in more appropriate way."Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user gets merged."I've used the word "consecutive" instead of "two" because a user may post more than two topics/posts around same time.*the part "that are" can be kept hidden if you know it should be there by the rule. If you don't know the rule and write the sentence without "that are", it will be considered as a grammatically wrong sentence. This is really weird right but it is done sometimes to make the pronunciation more fluent.They were actually posted by two different forum users at the same time (within a minute apart). Since the second one contained more information it would be a pity to just close/lock that topic because of being a dupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Should I use were or was in this sentence?Two topics posted more or less at the same time(!) was merged into one...As for your sentence, it's "were". Rather, I would write that in more appropriate way."Consecutive topics (that are)* posted around same time by same user gets merged."I've used the word "consecutive" instead of "two" because a user may post more than two topics/posts around same time.*the part "that are" can be kept hidden if you know it should be there by the rule. If you don't know the rule and write the sentence without "that are", it will be considered as a grammatically wrong sentence. This is really weird right but it is done sometimes to make the pronunciation more fluent. They were actually posted by two different forum users at the same time (within a minute apart). Since the second one contained more information it would be a pity to just close/lock that topic because of being a dupe.In that case your moderating line should be like - "The contents of this topic is similar to another topic posted earlier. Hence, threads are merged." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnoid Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Are we there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 They were actually posted by two different forum users at the same time (within a minute apart). Since the second one contained more information it would be a pity to just close/lock that topic because of being a dupe.In that case your moderating line should be like - "The contents of this topic is similar to another topic posted earlier. Hence, threads are merged."@rudraxDon't you think the version proposed above (# 233) by Joe13 is all what is needed :Two topics posted at the same time were merged into one.Simplicity is a virtue that counts. Besides this version is easier to understand for those whose English is poor (quite many nSane members). :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 They were actually posted by two different forum users at the same time (within a minute apart). Since the second one contained more information it would be a pity to just close/lock that topic because of being a dupe.In that case your moderating line should be like - "The contents of this topic is similar to another topic posted earlier. Hence, threads are merged." @rudraxDon't you think the version proposed above (# 233) by Joe13 is all what is needed : Two topics posted at the same time were merged into one. Simplicity is a virtue that counts. Besides this version is easier to understand for those whose English is poor (quite many nSane members). :PJoe13's sentence doesn't say whether the contents of the two topics are same. A mod can not merge topics posted at same time having different contents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iih1 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 we start again now...btw where is the teacher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 we start again now...btw where is the teacher...Just ask your query. The teachers are always there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashish1989 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I want to English for competitions as I am preparing for themcan anybody guide me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 I want to English for competitions as I am preparing for themcan anybody guide meWhat kind of competition? You can follow the instructions and lessons from the 1st post of this thread and ask us your doubts. This way you will learn the basics very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashish1989 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I am preparing for SSC. I really find difficult to spot errors in sentences and use of prepositions.Can anybody help me how to become perfect in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 I am preparing for SSC. I really find difficult to spot errors in sentences and use of prepositions.Can anybody help me how to become perfect in themSSC exams are blood suckers.Anyway, you can post the sentences here and we will try to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 does not microsoft word have an option to underline words and sentences to correct for proper English...when the cursor is over the incorrect fragment will have a popup tell you what the rule is and offer the correct format?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramiz0 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hello and Aaslam-O-Aliakum guys i wanted to ask something people read this (@) sign in books like math and accounting as (At The Rate Of).Should we suppose to read this Sign (@) Same as book when we are mentioning some e-mail address for examplexxxxx.yyyy@(At)gmail.com orxxxx.yyyy@(At The Rate Of)gmail.comWhich one is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hello and Aaslam-O-Aliakum guys i wanted to ask something people read this (@) sign in books like math and accounting as (At The Rate Of).Should we suppose to read this Sign (@) Same as book when we are mentioning some e-mail address for examplexxxxx.yyyy@(At)gmail.com orxxxx.yyyy@(At The Rate Of)gmail.com For e-mail it's called at not at the rate of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramiz0 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Excatly this is what i m telling to my Co- Workers but still they don,t understand thanks rudrax for confirmation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Excatly this is what i m telling to my Co- Workers but still they don,t understand thanks rudrax for confirmationHere in our place many well educated people use to say "at the rate of" for "@" in context of email account. I never try to correct them as they are more educated than me. Don't argue with anyone just say it where it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 i just saw this topic & i have to say that it's a very good initiative!thank you rudrax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramiz0 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Excatly this is what i m telling to my Co- Workers but still they don,t understand thanks rudrax for confirmationHere in our place many well educated people use to say "at the rate of" for "@" in context of email account. I never try to correct them as they are more educated than me. Don't argue with anyone just say it where it matters.Probably you are right :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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