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PASTEL Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

whether

The kettledrum produces different tones depending on whether ___ with sticks that have felt or sponge heads.
Can I say 'whether to strick'?

Thanks,

Pastel Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

No! Actually, I am not sure what you mean, though. Stick is a noun here, meaning drumstick.

— Mister Micawber

  • No!
  • Actually, I am not sure what you mean, though.
  • Stick is a noun here, meaning drumstick.
  • Some have their heads covered with felt and others are covered with sponge.
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No!

Actually, I am not sure what you mean, though. Stick is a noun here, meaning drumstick. Some have their heads covered with felt and others are covered with sponge.
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Dear Pastel,

It is my opinion that you may say «whether it is hit» or «whether it is struck». Emotion: smile

Kind regards,
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Ah, yes-- thank you, Goldmund. And we (or at least I) have not heard much from you recently either.

Yes, Pastel, I am still teaching in Yokohama.
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Haha! Silly typo!

I mean 'strike.'
The kettledrum produces different tones depending on whether it is struck with sticks (or not.)
This is correct and I know the structure.
The kettledrum produces different tones depending on whether to strike with sticks (or not.)
I don't know why it is incorrect. I think this sen
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Before you reply, I can think of a reason why it isn't correct.
The kettledrum produces different tones depending on whether it is struck with sticks or not.
We need an object after 'depending on.' And 'whether' functions as a conjuncion which needs a noun phrase to form the object complement of 'depending on.' Then, that it is struck with sticks is a noun p
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