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pnj

pnj

Turbo Monkey till the fat lady sings
Aug 14, 2002
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I need these sentances changed. I guess the 'How come..' part is incorrect?

How come a student is not blocked when they do not meet the requirments?
How come a student was blocked when they did meet the Requisite?

:oink:
 
Salami

Salami

Turbo Monkey
Jul 17, 2003
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How Come A Stud3nt Is Not Blok3d Whan They Do Not Met Teh R3quirmants??!!!? Lol

How Coma A Stud3nt Was Bloked When They Did Met Da R3quisiet
?!!?!? Wtf Lol


:eek: :D :D
 
bluebug32

bluebug32

Asshat
Jan 14, 2005
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Floating down the Hudson
Just change it to "Why isn't a student blocked...." and "Why was a student blocked..."

I correct grammar all day, so it's no problem being the RM grammar nazi.

Hope this helps.

Beth
 
Ciaran

Ciaran

Fear my banana
Apr 5, 2004
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So Cal
I believe we would say it...

"If you please Sir, how would it possibly come to pass that a student, who has not met the requisite requirements, has been allowed to continue on without any sort of appropriate blockage?"

:D
 
firetoole

firetoole

duch bag
Nov 19, 2004
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Wooo Tulips!!!!
"How come a student is not blocked when they do not meet the requirments?"


It could be
How come a Microwave is not Rootbeer when they do not meet the Wok?
 
pnj

pnj

Turbo Monkey till the fat lady sings
Aug 14, 2002
4,696
40
seattle
that word actually isn't in the real sentance...prolly cause I can't spell it..:D
 
sunny

sunny

Grammar Civil Patrol
Jul 2, 2004
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Sandy Eggo, CA
pnj said:
I need these sentances changed. I guess the 'How come..' part is incorrect?

How come a student is not blocked when they do not meet the requirments?
How come a student was blocked when they did meet the Requisite?

:oink:
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OK, you amateur grammar nazis, step aside...

You can't refer to a singular subject ("student") with a plural pronoun ("they").

Your sentences should be:
Why aren't students blocked when they do not meet the requirements?
Why was a student blocked then he did meet the Requisite?

If this is a specific instance, referring to a specific student, feel free to use "he" or "she".
BTW, who is this Requisite you refer to?

And yes, I'm a professional; don't try this advanced grammarification at home unsupervised.
;)
You're welcome.
 
johnbryanpeters

johnbryanpeters

Hero
Sep 27, 2001
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Making moss sad in New Haven, Vermont
sunny said:
OK, you amateur grammar nazis, step aside...

You can't refer to a singular subject ("student") with a plural pronoun ("they").

Your sentences should be:
Why aren't students blocked when they do not meet the requirements?
Why was a student blocked then he did meet the Requisite?

If this is a specific instance, referring to a specific student, feel free to use "he" or "she".
BTW, who is this Requisite you refer to?

And yes, I'm a professional; don't try this advanced grammarification at home unsupervised.
;)
You're welcome.
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Amateur. :p

1) When, not then.
2) Requisite is an adjective in a position where the sentence requires a noun.

Why was a student blocked when he met the prerequisite?

And exactly what is your profession? ;)

J
 
valve bouncer

valve bouncer

Master Dildoist
Feb 11, 2002
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Japan
johnbryanpeters said:
Amateur. :p

1) When, not then.
2) Requisite is an adjective in a position where the sentence requires a noun.

Why was a student blocked when he met the prerequisite?

And exactly what is your profession? ;)

J
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The old blokes always know. :thumb:
 
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