{"id":27998,"date":"2024-07-17T19:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=27998"},"modified":"2024-07-17T19:47:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:17:00","slug":"most-controversial-grammatical-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/most-controversial-grammatical-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Most Controversial Grammatical Rules that are Confusing!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>English is a complex language which comes with several rules and regulations. Some of them are still in debate for many years. <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/14-punctuation-marks\/\"><strong>English gramma<\/strong><\/a>r has its fair share of rules that spark debate. Several grammar rules can often confuse anyone who has just started learning this language. To understand some of the <strong>most controversial English grammar rules,<\/strong> make sure you keep reading this blog post.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/category\/learn-english\/\"><strong>Blogs on Learn English<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-most-controversial-grammatical-rules\"><span id=\"what-are-the-most-controversial-grammatical-rules\">What are the Most Controversial Grammatical Rules?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we are aware that English is a complex language which has many rules. To make it easier for you, all the grammatical rules are what make the language confusing. Here are all the rules in grammar that we will be talking about today which will help you get clarity and be able to use it properly in writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>English sentence with prepositions<\/td><td>Like as a conjunction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split Infinitives<\/td><td>Oxford Commas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incorrect Apostrophes<\/td><td>Who vs Whom?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passive Voice<\/td><td>Pronoun Rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punctuation inside quotations<\/td><td>One space or two<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Most controversial grammatical rules\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdpV_zr3DmuNI4PBhbIDrTzuCQcl4BE0TxgOVjms3W67WI3AHBI-eAnUTg4t86SAvYSBiS3ePqE1ezL89aU2Z4pv_iPo2A2FY0tdj1LaIVHujb_jEUJvj5GuBzqmN2YpDAXJMwn1H6mY1Es4pbJsMzrkN2n?key=s5-fF1XWcNAUjaVIfN4jkw\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/grammar-mistakes-in-english\/\"><strong> 23 Common Grammar Mistakes in English to Avoid From Now On<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ending-sentences-with-prepositions\"><span id=\"ending-sentences-with-prepositions\">Ending Sentences with Prepositions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can end a sentence with a preposition in the <strong>English language<\/strong>. While traditional grammar rules often discourage this, modern usage accepts it as natural and correct in many contexts. Here are some examples to justify this statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are you looking <strong>at<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is the book I was telling you <strong>about<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which topic are you interested <strong>in<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By looking at these sentences, they sound grammatically correct. Talking about the rule, it comes from the traditional era when this rule came from Latin grammar, which doesn\u2019t always apply neatly to English. On the other hand, modern English recognizes the fluidity and practicality of preposition placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong>What are Prepositions? Definition, Types, Examples & Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-is-correct-hanged-or-hung\"><span id=\"which-is-correct-hanged-or-hung\">Which is Correct: Hanged or Hung?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This grammatical rule is not that controversial as compared to the other ones although people still mix it up. Both words have different meanings and are used in different contexts. To put it in simple words, the term <strong><em>\u2018hanged\u2019<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>is used when referring to the method of execution by hanging while the term<em> <\/em><strong><em>\u2018hung\u2019<\/em><\/strong> is used in all other contexts, such as hanging objects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The criminal was <strong>hanged<\/strong> at dawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He <strong>hung<\/strong> the picture on the wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starting-sentences-with-however\"><span id=\"starting-sentences-with-however\">Starting Sentences with \u201cHowever\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting sentences with \u201chowever\u201d is grammatically correct and can be an effective way to introduce a contrasting idea or a shift in thought. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introducing Contrast:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I wanted to go to the park. However, it started to rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project was completed on time. However, it went over budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shifting Thought:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She was excited about her new job. However, she was also nervous about the challenges ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that when writing the word \u2018however\u2019, it should always be followed by a comma to separate it from a main clause. By doing so, you will provide clarity in the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/however-conjunction-example\/\"><strong> 11+ However Conjunction Examples That You Must Know!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-punctuation-inside-quotation-marks\"><span id=\"punctuation-inside-quotation-marks\">Punctuation Inside Quotation Marks<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common question that everyone has. Well, the answer is simple. This rule depends on the English-speaking nation, for some punctuation marks go inside (America) while for others they can go outside. This is a long debate with no clear answers on it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He asked, \u201cAre you coming to the party?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did she really say, \u201cI don\u2019t care\u201d?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see in the above-mentioned examples, here both punctuation inside quotation marks work fine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/full-stop-before-or-after-quotation\/\"><strong>Full Stop Before or After Quotation: Meaning & Exercise<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-you-use-the-generic-masculine\"><span id=\"should-you-use-the-generic-masculine\">Should You Use the Generic Masculine?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the 19th century, people used \u2018he\u2019 to refer to a person no matter what generation. This word was also used to refer to all women, men or mankind. Later on, people began to realise the sexist implications of this rule. Do women have no say? Are they inferior to men?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say for example, \u201cA good investor follows his instincts,\u201d suggests that most investors ought to be men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the bad news is that there is no solution to this rule. Both \u2018he\u2019 and \u2018she\u2019 are wordy and using \u2018they\u2019 goes against the rule of using a plural pronoun to refer to a single person. So, the only way is by using anything according to the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-start-sentences-with-conjunctions\"><span id=\"can-you-start-sentences-with-conjunctions\">Can You Start Sentences with Conjunctions?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can start sentences with conjunctions, however, this practice was discouraged in formal writing. However, in modern English, it\u2019s widely accepted, especially in less formal contexts like informal writing and sometimes in formal writing when it enhances clarity or emphasis. Words like <em>and, but, like, so, and yet<\/em> are examples of commonly used conjunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>And<\/strong> then, suddenly, everything changed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>But<\/strong> why would she do that?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>So<\/strong>, what\u2019s the plan for today?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/100-conjunction-words\/\"><strong> 100 Conjunction Words You Should Know to Improve Your English<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-like-a-conjunction\"><span id=\"is-like-a-conjunction\">Is \u2018like\u2019 a Conjunction?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u2018like\u2019 is not a conjunction but a verb and preposition. It is commonly used as a preposition and a verb rather than being used as a conjunction. The use of the word \u2018like\u2019 as a subordinating conjunction since the 15th century is often frowned upon and not accepted in formal English writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/therefore-conjunction-examples\/\"><strong> 25+ \u2018Therefore\u2019 Conjunction Examples & Uses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-whom-or-who\"><span id=\"is-it-whom-or-who\">Is It \u2018Whom\u2019 or \u2018Who\u2019?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the words, \u2018whom\u2019 and \u2018who\u2019 are pronouns which are used to refer to people but they both are used in different contexts in a sentence. The word <em>\u2018who\u2019 <\/em>is a pronoun which is used to ask about the subject of a sentence or to introduce a clause where the pronoun is the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the word<em> \u2018whom\u2019 <\/em>is used is used as an object pronoun.\u00a0 It is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition within a sentence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who<\/strong> is coming to the party?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whom<\/strong> did you invite to the party?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/satp-toefl-grammar\/\"><strong>Top Grammar Rules,\u00a0 Grammar Guide, Best Tips, and Sample Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-less-and-fewer\"><span id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-less-and-fewer\">What is the Difference Between \u201cLess\u201d and \u201cFewer\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between \u2018less\u2019 and \u2018fewer\u2019 lies in their usage with countable and uncountable nouns. The word \u2018less\u2019 is used with <strong>uncountable nouns<\/strong>, which are things that cannot be counted individually or are treated as a mass. While, \u2018fewer\u2019 is used with<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/countable-noun-examples-in-sentences\/\"> <strong>countable nouns<\/strong><\/a>, which are things that can be counted individually.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I need <strong>less<\/strong> sugar in my coffee. (Uncountable nouns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are <strong>fewer<\/strong> students in the classroom today. (Countable nouns)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/countable-and-uncountable-nouns\/\"><strong> Countable and Uncountable Nouns: Rules, Examples, and Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-db9f8295d5b4a886c202272f4975de13\"><strong>Read More Blogs on Learn English<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/how-to-speak-fluent-english-in-30-days\/\"><strong>How to Speak Fluent English in 30 Days?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/importance-of-learning-english\/\"><strong>Importance Of Learning English: Your Key to Global Opportunities<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/english-grammar\/\"><strong>Learn English Grammar from Scratch: A Beginner\u2019s Guide\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/best-apps-to-learn-and-speak-good-english\/\"><strong>Best Apps To Learn And Speak Good English<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How to Learn Spoken English?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/top-10-youtube-channels-for-learning-english\/\"><strong>Top 10 YouTube Channels for Learning English You Can Follow<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721209730817\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the most challenging grammar?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Arabic language has an incredibly complex grammar system, with many rules that must be followed for sentences to make sense.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721214413369\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the hardest grammar system?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some of the hardest languages in the world include Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian etc.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721214486907\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which language has the easiest grammar?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Languages like Indonesian and Swahili have the most straightforward grammatical structure.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This was all about the \u201cmost controversial grammatical rules.\u201d Hope you understand the concept and know how to proceed. 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