[Grammar] Manner

Status
Not open for further replies.
EverLivingPoet

EverLivingPoet

Member
Joined
May 24, 2011
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
Russian
Home Country
Russian Federation
Current Location
United States
Is "manner" uncountable in certain senses? Dictionaries suggest "manner" is always countable.
 
The second one is uncountable.

His manners were atrocious.
His manner (way of speaking or behaving) was atrocious.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

S
  • Locked
They lack manner.
Replies
7
Views
914
emsr2d2
emsr2d2
D
  • Locked
except that the subordinators where, wherever, as [manner] and as soon as are excluded.
Replies
3
Views
801
jutfrank
jutfrank
G
  • Locked
a composed and self-assured manner
Replies
1
Views
1K
emsr2d2
emsr2d2
Mori
  • Locked
[Grammar] Can we use adverbs of manner with stative verbs?
Replies
6
Views
4K
Tdol
T
R
  • Locked
What is the difference between “in such a manner as to” and “so as to”?
Replies
2
Views
4K
teechar
teechar

Ask a Teacher

If you have a question about the English language and would like to ask one of our many English teachers and language experts, please click the button below to let us know:

(Requires Registration)

Share this page

Back
Top