I have a few questions on sentences I wrote last week. Could you please check them?
1) In the summary of Gulliver's travels I used the present but a few sentences are in the past.
2) When Gulliver comes back home in England, his wife and his other family members welcome him with surprise and joy, because they thought he was dead. 3) In contrast, he is filled with hate, disgust and contempt.
4) Actually, he realizes that he prefers the company of the wise horses, which he still considers his best friends, to that of men.
5) During the first year he spends with his family, he couldn't endure their (its?) presence because of their smell and the fact they had to eat in the same room.
During the first year he spends with his family and friends, he can't endure their presence because of their smell amd the fact they have to eat in the same room.
(Which one is best?)
1) In the summary of Gulliver's Travels, I used the present, but a few sentences are in the past.
2) When Gulliver comes back home to England, his wife and family welcome him with surprise and joy because they thought he was dead.
3) In contrast, he is filled with hate, disgust, and contempt.
4) OK
5) During the first year he spends with his family and friends, he can't endure their presence because of their smell amd the fact they have to eat in the same room.
(Which one is best?) The second one.
Sure! I'd be happy to help you check your sentences. Let's take a look at each of them:
1) In the summary of Gulliver's Travels, I used the present, but a few sentences are in the past.
To check this sentence, we need to make sure that the verb tenses used are consistent throughout the sentence. In this particular case, you are saying that you used the present tense in the summary, but a few sentences are in the past tense. This seems grammatically correct and coherent. However, without the context of the actual sentences, I cannot verify if the tenses are indeed used correctly. If you provide the specific sentences you are referring to, I can help you further.
2) When Gulliver comes back home in England, his wife and his other family members welcome him with surprise and joy because they thought he was dead.
Upon reading this sentence, it appears to be grammatically correct. It describes the event of Gulliver's return home and the reaction of his wife and family members. The use of the past tense is appropriate because it refers to a completed action in the past.
3) In contrast, he is filled with hate, disgust, and contempt.
This sentence also seems to be grammatically correct. It describes Gulliver's emotions using the present tense. To ensure consistency, you may want to consider using the past tense since it relates to events that have already happened.
4) Actually, he realizes that he prefers the company of the wise horses, which he still considers his best friends, to that of men.
Regarding this sentence, it appears to be grammatically correct. It indicates Gulliver's realization and his preference for the company of wise horses. The use of the present tense seems appropriate here since it refers to a present state of mind.
5) During the first year he spends with his family, he couldn't endure their (its?) presence because of their smell and the fact they had to eat in the same room.
During the first year he spends with his family and friends, he can't endure their presence because of their smell and the fact they have to eat in the same room.
In terms of choosing the better sentence, both options are grammatically correct. The difference lies in the use of the past tense (couldn't endure) versus the present tense (can't endure). If you want to emphasize that Gulliver's inability to endure their presence only referred to the past, then "couldn't endure" would be more appropriate. Conversely, if you want to indicate that Gulliver's current experience of not being able to endure their presence still applies, then "can't endure" would be the better choice.
I hope this helps clarify your sentences! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.