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From a reader: Help! What is the correct English? a) Of what animal is this a part? b) What animal is this a part of? c) or something else altogether, such as: This part attaches to which animal? Francoise Sentence Parts response: All options are correct. The grammatical issue in this case involves a question of usage, or accepted customary practice in writing or speaking. Since customs are shaped by values, usage rules may often be seen as arbitrary. Some rules keep our writing and speaking clear, others may be arbitrated as in this case. The very old rule in this case discourages us ... Read Full Story

Actress and current “reality show” celebrity Denise Richards recently on her show documented her being escorted by her father to an entertainment gala/awards ceremony. (It’s always one or the other these days).* Denise described the date with her father thus: “Tonight was a great night for both my father and I to go to this event.” Denise meant: “…for both my father and me to go to this event.” Garden Spray, Reese Place The phrase “father and I (me)” serves as the object of a preposition , even though it appears to serve as the subject in a clause. There is no verb, really, ... Read Full Story

Sadly, Vince Young of the NFL Tennessee Titans is on a leave of absence. The former University of Texas star quarterback has not fit in well thus far with the Titan offense and NFL defenses. He has... Summary only. Visit S e n t e n c e p a r t s website for whole story. Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "sentenceparts entertainment". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

Gary Klein, beat writer for the University of Southern California Trojan football team, said of Willie Tuitama, an opposing quarterback for the University of Arizona Wildcats, a team USC would soon... Summary only. Visit S e n t e n c e p a r t s website for whole story. Read Full Story