1. Fold the paper along the dotted line to make a triangle.(Right?)
2. It will heat the floor.
It will warm the floor.
(Are both OK?)
3. Don't throw stones at the dogs.
Don't throw stones to the dogs.
(Are both prepositions OK? What is the difference?)
4. The scarf has many colors. In other words, it is colorful.
4-1. The scarf has many colors. That is, it is colorful.
4-2. The scarf has many colors. So to speak, it is colorful.
4-3. The scarf has many colors. That is to say, it is colorful.
4-4. The scarf has many colors. Namely, it is colorful.
4-5. The scarf has many colors. To wit, it is colorful.
4-6. The scarf has many colors. Or, it is colorful.
(Are all the expressions the same and correct? Which ones are commonly used?)
5. Where is your answer sheet?
5-1. Where is your answer paper?
5-2. Where is your answer piece?
(Are the expressions all correct and the same? Situation:When a student take a test in a classroom)
6. Is a numeral a quantifier?
Does a quantifier include a numeral?
Are the following all quantifiers:smome, any, no, all, every, two, there, first, second.
(Please answer the questions.)
1. right
2. Both are OK, yes.
3. Use the preposition "at" if you mean you're trying to make the dogs go away. Use the preposition "to" if you want the dogs to play and bring them back to you!
4 and 4-1 are the best. The others are OK, but not commonly used.
5 is correct; the others are not commonly used.
6. Numerals are generally not used as quantifiers, but the first two sentences in 6 are phrased correctly. The third question is phrased correctly, but 1) put a space after the colon, correct the spelling of "some," and put a question mark at the end.
Here's a really good page (with a couple of quizzes at the bottom) explaining about quantifiers:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/determiners/determiners.htm
In 4-5, since "To wit" is a synonym for "Namely" I don't believe you will hear that much.
Sra
1. Yes, folding the paper along the dotted line will create a triangle.
2. Both "It will heat the floor" and "It will warm the floor" are correct. "Heat" and "warm" both convey the idea of increasing the temperature, so either word can be used in this context.
3. The correct preposition to use in the sentence is "at." Therefore, "Don't throw stones at the dogs" is the correct version. Saying "Don't throw stones to the dogs" would imply that the stones are being directed towards the dogs as a form of communication, which is not the intended meaning.
4. All of the expressions in 4-1 to 4-6 convey the same meaning and are correct. However, "in other words," "that is," "that is to say," and "namely" are more commonly used to provide further explanation or clarification. The other expressions may be used in specific contexts or styles of writing, but they are less common.
5. All of the expressions "answer sheet," "answer paper," and "answer piece" are correct and can be used interchangeably. In the specific context of a student taking a test in a classroom, "answer sheet" is the most commonly used term.
6. A numeral is not considered a quantifier, but a quantifier can include a numeral. Numerals represent specific numbers, while quantifiers are words or phrases that indicate quantity or amount. Examples of quantifiers include "some," "any," "no," "all," and "every." Additionally, the words "two," "first," and "second" can also be considered quantifiers, as they indicate a specific quantity or rank. "There" is not typically considered a quantifier, as it does not specify an amount or quantity.