Hi, In the following sentence, should I use "explanation" or "explanations"? Sentence1: I needed to tailor explanation(s) to each student. Sentence2: I commented on whether the explanations were clear enough. Thanks
Hola a tod@s, hace poco me explicaron que la palabra "explanation" puede ir acompañada de, entre otras, las preposiciones "on" o "of". El contexto en el que estaba la palabra era el siguiente ".. they have been able to provide scientific explanation of how it might work..." es correcto afirmar...
To me "explanation why" seems like an abbreviated version of "explanation as to why", but I would like to know if either is more correct, or both are incorrect in the strictest sense.
[Grammar] - Which is correct? Explanation why vs explanation as to why ...
Guide to using passive voice Passive voice means using the verb “be” with the past participle of a verb. Here are two examples: This chair is made of wood. (not “from wood”) Containers are inspected in customs every day. For a complete explanation of passive voice, refer to an instructional grammar book.
Hello! I'm writing explanations for some problems. I searched these problems on the internet and found wonderful explanations. In my notes regarding a problem I want to give credit for the explanation to this person. How should I write: explanations from X (1) explanations by X (2) Or maybe...
These two sentences are from the Cambridge Online dictionary: Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works? What was her explanation for why she was late? I am not quite sure how to distinguish between the use of 'of' and 'for'. I tried asking different questions to see if the...
Here's the distinction I would make: I'd use self-explanatory with its standard definition (something is so easy to understand that it does not need to be explained), and I'd use self-explaining for something that does need explaining but which provides its own explanation.
What written phrases could you use to clarify meanings in your actual academic writing, e.g. in explanations similar to those you gave in answer to the questions above? Use these key words to help you come up with and check your clarification phrases. You may want to change the grammar of the words and/ or add affixes (like “explain/ explanation” below).
I have always seen this phrase used in passive voice, so I wonder if it can be changed into active voice, and of course in same meaning, since the explanation says 'it was made by God or fate', so could I say 'God means them to be together'?