Grammar

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<p>At one time, archaeologists believe, the temple was topped by a platform on which chiefs and priests lived, worshipped, and governed.</p>

<p>Why can’t it be</p>

<p>At one time, archaeologists believe, there was a platform on the top of the temple whereby chiefs and priests lived, worshipped, and governed.</p>

<p>Also, are there any grammar rules concerning the word, “whereby” that I should know?</p>

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<p>The meaning of “whereby” would be helpful to know: [-</a> Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary](<a href=“http://m-w.com/dictionary/whereby/]-”>http://m-w.com/dictionary/whereby/)</p>

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<p>To the OP: Ha Ha. I got to it first. (check out the writing thread) :)</p>

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<p>Lol, good point.</p>

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<p>Christopher Columbus was an Italian, but many people assume him as a Spanish subject.
What’s wrong with this?</p>

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<p>“assume as” is unidiomatic; “assume to be” is correct.</p>

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<p>Christopher Columbus was an Italian, but many people assume him as a Spanish subject.</p>

<p>The use of “as” is incorrect. “to be” is correct in this case. I guess this is the one thing on the SAT’s you can sound out.</p>

<p>Oh dang it! Silverturtle got to it first.</p>

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<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Although there seems to be many ways to solve the puzzle, only one method will bring about the desired result. </p>

<p>Does the seems have to be seem?</p>

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<p>" Although there seems to be many ways to solve the puzzle, only one method will bring about the desired result. </p>

<p>Does the seems have to be seem? "</p>

<p>Read it to yourself & replace any necessary object-pronouns: Although there ARE many ways to solve the puzzle, only one…</p>

<p>Since “many ways” is plural, there needs to be a singular diction to link to the plural.
Rule of singular-plural and plural-singular.</p>

<p>The correct answer should be: Although there SEEM.</p>