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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"Is ( ) something wrong with my inner ear?"

'Is something wrong with my inner ear?'

Is this sentence grammatical? Should it be 'Is there something wrong with my inner ear?' ?

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

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Either form will work here: Is something wrong or Is there something wrong.

— Mister Micawber

  • Either form will work here: Is something wrong or Is there something wrong.
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Either form will work here: Is something wrong or Is there something wrong.
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Ah. I see. Thank you Mister Micawber.

How about 'Is there anything wrong with my inner ear?' In addition, is it informal to say 'Is something wrong...'?

Thanks again.

Best wishes,

PBF
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How about 'Is there anything wrong with my inner ear?' -- Fine too; now the speaker is neutral as to any preconception about the health of his cochlea.

In addition, is it informal to say 'Is something wrong...'? -- Perhaps slightly more formal than 'Is there something...'.
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I get it now. Thank you Mister Micawber. ; )

Best wishes,

PBF
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