Grammar help please?
Hi,
Could you please clarify me that my sentences are grammatically correct and right word for these sentences, please?
This spare tire is just tentative, I will fix the proper tire as soon as possible. (Same meaning as temporary)
I am going to use it for tentatively until I find the right one. (Same as temporarily)
My tentative plan to New York would be next month. (Same as temporary)
The airplane glanced off / grazed the top of a tree. (Two words are pretty much same meaning)
The bus glanced off / grazed me, luckily I am fine. (Same meaning)
Luckily the bullet just glanced off / grazed me, but I am fine. (Same meaning)
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
John Aki This spare tire is just tentative. I will fix it with the proper tire as soon as possible. (Same meaning as temporary) No, you need "temporary" here.
- John Aki This spare tire is just tentative.
- I will fix it with the proper tire as soon as possible.
- (Same meaning as temporary) No, you need "temporary" here.
- "tentative" does not work.
- John Aki I am going to use it for tentatively until I find the right one.
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John AkiThis spare tire is just tentative. I will fix it with the proper tire as soon as possible. (Same meaning as temporary)
No, you need "temporary" here. "tentative" does not work.
John AkiI am going to use itfor tentativelyuntil I find the right one. (Same as te
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