Can you please tell me if all the sentences typed below are possible?
Thank you very much in advance.
1) Under the feudal system the King owned all the lands (all land: are both correct?) which were then given to the vassals in return for goods and services, especially military service.
2) The barons created (is “formed” possible too?) other vassals.
3) During/in the 14th century/In medieval times (are they all correct?) anticlericalism grew because of the following reasons. Firstly,…(is it correct to use firstly, secondly, thirdly)
4) The church played an important role in (and not FOR) the education of the poor. It became the school for the uneducated and the meeting place. It also consoled/comforted the afflicted, gifted/gave (are both possible?) bread to the hungry (can you say “provided the hungry with bread”) and provided assistance for the oppressed.
5) Some kennings are used to refer to Beowulf’s loyalty such as (can I use “like”) “lord of the friends”.
6) Typical of this type of composition (is it correct? is that each line is divided into two halves by a break.
7) Thomas Becket was appointed archbishop of Canterbury and opposed Henry II’s policy.
He was Chancellor of Henry II in the middle of the 12th century (or in the first half of the 12th century?)
The serpent angry (?) slithered forward OR The serpent slithered forward angrily?
8) The church was corrupt and NOT corrupted.
9) Beowulf’s sword broke over/on/against the dragon’s head (are the prepositions correct?)
10) Beowulf is presented as (and not LIKE) an epical hero.
Hey Franco! Pretty big question you have here, so here's the answers. If I skip the question, that means the sentence is correct, and the answer is yes to whatever question you asked.
1) all land is not an alternative, it would be "all lands". The question, however, is correct.
4) Yes to all questions, but here's one sentence that should be written as such: "It became the school and meeting place for the uneducated."
5) You can use "like", but 'such as' sounds better, and is a better-educated choice.
6) Try not to use the word "that". It can usually be removed without changing the meaning.
7) Middle of the 12th century sounds best, both work though. The serpent slithered forward angrily is the correct way.
8) I'm sorry but this sentence doesn't make much sense. It's like saying "The boy was fat and not fat". It contradicts itself.
9) The prepositions are correct.
Pretty good job overall, I'm impressed! It looks as though you really put a sincere effort.
1) Both "all the lands" and "all land" are correct in this sentence. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.
2) Both "created" and "formed" are possible in this sentence. They have similar meanings and can be used to describe the action of establishing or establishing other vassals.
3) All three options, "During the 14th century," "In medieval times," and "In the 14th century," are correct and convey the same meaning. You can choose whichever option you prefer based on your writing style or personal preference.
Regarding the use of "firstly, secondly, thirdly," it is correct to structure your points using these terms. However, it is good practice to vary your language and consider using different transitional words or phrases to avoid repetition. For example, you could use "first and foremost," "secondly," "finally," etc.
4) Both "consoled" and "comforted" are possible, as they have similar meanings. Similarly, both "gifted" and "gave" are correct and can be used interchangeably. Also, "provided the hungry with bread" is a valid and more descriptive way of saying "gave bread to the hungry."
5) Instead of using "such as," you can use "like" in this sentence to refer to Beowulf's loyalty. So, it would be correct to say, "Some kennings are used to refer to Beowulf's loyalty, like 'lord of the friends'."
6) The sentence "Typical of this type of composition" is correct. However, the second part of the sentence seems incomplete. If you meant to say that each line is divided into two halves by a break, you could rephrase it as, "Typical of this type of composition, each line is divided into two halves by a break."
7) It is more accurate to say, "Thomas Becket was appointed as archbishop of Canterbury and opposed Henry II's policy."
Regarding the second part, you can say either "in the middle of the 12th century" or "in the first half of the 12th century." Both options are correct, and the choice depends on what you want to emphasize or which one fits better in the context.
Regarding the phrase about the serpent, "The serpent slithered forward angrily" is the correct option. Adverbs typically follow the verb or verb phrase in English.
8) The correct phrase is "The church was corrupt." Using "corrupted" would imply that someone or something corrupted the church.
9) All the prepositions "over," "on," and "against" can be used in the sentence, but they will slightly change the meaning. "Over" implies that the sword broke while striking the dragon's head, "on" implies that it broke while resting on the dragon's head, and "against" implies that it broke while forcefully hitting the dragon's head. The correct preposition depends on the intended meaning of the sentence.
10) It is correct to say "Beowulf is presented as an epic hero." Using "like" in this context would imply that Beowulf is similar to an epic hero but not actually one.