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Kazoo M
A simple servant of the Lord; Roman Catholic.
Sentence method "will" vs "can"?
Please determine the correct English method in the following sentence.
Darkness can never compare to the Lord's light.
or
Darkness will never compare to the Lord's light.
Thank you in advance.
6 AnswersWords & Wordplay2 months agoProper use of "while" vs "as" in a sentence?
Below are two examples:
Please, provide a reason for selecting either "while or as."
The magician communicates telepathically while his eyes glow pale red.
or
The magician communicates telepathically as his eyes glow pale red.
The energy beam violently strikes Carol, who drops her weapon as she tumbles behind Elliot.
or
The energy beam violently strikes Carol, who drops her weapon while she tumbles behind Elliot.
Thank you in advance.
2 AnswersWords & Wordplay3 months agoUsing "abruptly" in a sentence?
The word placement "abruptly" has me confused.
I expressed the word in a sentence (two variations) that both appear to sound correct.
However, I imagine only one is written in proper English.
Officer William and the battalion abruptly turn to look at a far distant white light that flickers.
or
Officer William and the battalion turn abruptly to look at a far distant white light that flickers.
What is the proper way to write the above?
Thank you in advance.
3 AnswersWords & Wordplay3 months agoCapitalizing?
Would the following be capitalized?
The sentence refers to a place that is referenced as a location upon Earth.
Difficulties surmount in the Valley of Tears.
3 AnswersWords & Wordplay3 months agoTypical time interval?
Would the following be a general theory concerning time?
I realize in different parts of the world the below timetable would vary.
Morning: 4 AM to noon.
Afternoon: 12:01 PM to 5 PM.
Evening: 5:01 PM to 8:00 PM.
Night: 8:01 PM to 3:59 AM.
Thank you in advance.
1 AnswerAstronomy & Space3 months agoHyphen use?
Would the following sentence require a hyphen?
The full-length mirror allowed a complete visual of my new clothing.
Oddly, the above sentence has mixed answers via online grammar check programs.
Thank you in advance.
6 AnswersWords & Wordplay3 months agoGoogle web page dilemma?
When I go to "Google" on my PC and left-click in the "Search box" the below words appear.
I never visited any of the sites listed, how do I remove the entries, or turn off this function?
national rifle association nra
slice of sauce shark tank
signal messaging app outage
destiny xur
mypillow ceo mike lindell
donald tober sugar foods
sony rewards ps5 restock
bill gates farmland
sen ted criz
hhs secretary azar
Thank you in advance.
2 AnswersGoogle4 months agoUsing a hyphen?
When writing the words "off course" in a sentence, is a hyphen required?
Example:
Enterprise careens off course as missile charges strike its hull.
1 AnswerWords & Wordplay4 months agoIsrael - Western Wall?
Friends that have visited the Old City, I require a basic answer.
When visiting the Western Wall within the Old City, would I be inside the Jewish Quarter?
Thank you in advance.
2 AnswersIsrael4 months agoInfinite variables?
A complex calculation is determined to exhibit infinite variables.
Would the latter prevent solving the problem?
1 AnswerEngineering4 months agoConflict of interest?
The conflict between Israel and Palestine concerning ownership of sand (ground).
Would the above be considered a conflict of interest?
2 AnswersWords & Wordplay5 months agoSpelling problem?
Example:
I dwell in the shelter of the Most High.
Both Grammarly and various word processors fail the sentence due to the misuse of modifiers.
However, if I add a hyphen as noted below it will pass.
Most-High.
What would be the proper method to use since the sentence is based on religion.
Additionally, perhaps someone can suggest an alternate word that retains the value of Psalm 91.
Thank you in advance.
2 AnswersWords & Wordplay8 months agoBowing before royalty?
I am familiar with the word "nods" which is a slight movement of the head.
Additionally, the term "profound" would be a movement that bends at the torso to a large degree.
However, I don't know the term for a simple bow of gesture that is briefly performed that would move the torso slightly.
Therefore, I wonder if the word "bows" would be the correct term that covers a variety of forms.
The Japanese have specific terms for the bow in reference to the amount of body movement.
Although, my question is related to the English bow.
Furthermore, the above is related to the male gender, who approaches royalty/nobility.
Thank you in advance.
2 AnswersWords & Wordplay8 months agoWestern wall?
My question concerns the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Are the prayer slips pushed within the ashlar block cracks folded?
Personally, I would think to fold the prayer slip is more secure, secret for only G-d to read.
However, as a gentile, I am limited in my understanding and require one from the Jewish culture/religion to provide the answer.
Thanks in advance.
1 AnswerReligion & Spirituality8 months agoMilitary soldiers?
What is a battalion of soldiers that stand in a military file called, prepared to receive orders?
The above large amount of soldiers are not in a parade, nor show any type of salute, simply waiting in a strict file for the commander's order to advance forward.
Thank you in advance.
4 AnswersMilitary9 months agoAbsence of oxygen in space?
When a spacecraft rocket fires in space does it release smoke?
I am writing a short story where a spacecraft releases smoke to provide camouflage.
However, I don't want to write something that would not be truthful.
Thank you in advance.
9 AnswersAstronomy & Space9 months agoWhich vs That?
Below is a sentence where the word "which" or "that" can be used.
However, only one of the above words would be more accurate.
The faithful push slips of folded paper ________contain written prayers into the ashlar block cracks.
This sentence has me confused since the slips of paper are folded; unreadable.
However, where the slips are placed appears restrictive to the sentence.
I would choose to use 'that" although I am not sure. (comma removed for clarity).
Any advice would be appreciated, along with your reason.
2 AnswersWords & Wordplay9 months agoSentence structure?
Below is a sentence that has a few choice words that may be incorrect and/or unnecessary.
Example:
The magician transforms into pale green particles of light that disappear.
1. Does the sentence need "of light" to make sense?
2. Should the word "that" be replaced with ", which" since added information appears after the subject/object?
I tend to believe the word "that" would be correct since the added information is minimal, but uncertain if my view is correct.
Additionally, the addition to the sentence "of light" may not be necessary.
However, from a reader's perspective it may be a requirement.
Thank you in advance.
Words & Wordplay9 months agoSelected word choice?
Below is a sentence where the word "which" or "that" forms a complete sentence.
However, I am not sure which one is proper for the English language.
Example:
A loud scream wails from Enterprise as a bright green aura exits the circumference of its hull, which illuminates the quadrant.
or
A loud scream wails from Enterprise as a bright green aura exits the circumference of its hull that illuminates the quadrant.
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The two examples seem to sound correct, but only one is more accurate.
Please, determine what sentence would be more proper via the English language.
Expand on your reason for selecting one in reference to the other.
Thank you in advance.
2 AnswersWords & Wordplay9 months ago