1. Valmy is in bed, asleep
2. Valmy is asleep in bed.
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Are both grammatical?
Do we pronounce 'l' in the name 'Valmy'?
See the first of the Related Questions below.
Both sentences are correct.
(1) Brenda would have liked to have taken her vacation at the beach. (2) However, the weather forecast on
the television called for rain. (3) Also, her fiancé, Max, wanted to vacation in the mountains. (4) After a
heated discussion, Brenda and Max decided to compromise. (5) They would spend their vacation time at
Spring Lake. (6) That way, Jack could fish and Brenda could enjoy swimming.
14. Which one of the following sentences does not contain a prepositional phrase?
A. Sentence 5
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 2
D. Sentence 6
Yes, both sentences are grammatical.
In the first sentence, "Valmy is in bed, asleep", the phrase "asleep" is modifying the verb "is". This sentence indicates that Valmy is currently in bed and in a state of sleep.
In the second sentence, "Valmy is asleep in bed", the phrase "in bed" is modifying the verb "asleep". This sentence also indicates that Valmy is currently in a state of sleep, but it specifically mentions that he is in bed.
As for the pronunciation of 'l' in the name "Valmy," it depends on the language or accent. In English, the 'l' in "Valmy" is typically pronounced, while in some other languages or accents, the 'l' might not be pronounced as prominently.