Is This An Error?

Some grammar rules (and embarrassing mistakes!) transcend the uniqueness of different regions and style guides. This new International Grammar section by OnlineBookClub.org ultimately identifies those rules thus providing a simple, flexible rule-set, respecting the differences between regions and style guides. You can feel free to ask general questions about spelling and grammar. You can also provide example sentences for other members to proofread and inform you of any grammar mistakes.

Moderator: Official Reviewer Representatives

Post Reply
The Holy Grail
Posts: 349
Joined: 01 Mar 2022, 08:38
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 46
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-the-holy-grail.html
Latest Review: Wild World by Peter S. Rush

Is This An Error?

Post by The Holy Grail »

After they met, the realization that there was strong chemistry between them hit her squarely on her face, something that sharply conflicted her firm, cynical views about relationships.

Must there be "with" after "conflicted"? I feel the sentence is correct in its original context but I don't know how to explain it.
Latest Review: Wild World by Peter S. Rush
Top
User avatar
Her Fan
Posts: 4
Joined: 13 Apr 2022, 08:09
Currently Reading: Power Glass
Bookshelf Size: 6

Post by Her Fan »

It is a small error that does not affect the legibility of the sentence but it would be better to write "conflicted with."
Top
User avatar
Cecilia_L
Previous Member of the Month
Posts: 4952
Joined: 08 Jun 2018, 22:16
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 436
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-cecilia-l.html
Latest Review: No Rushing when Brushing by Humairah Shah

Post by Cecilia_L »

The Holy Grail wrote: ↑13 Jun 2022, 14:13 After they met, the realization that there was strong chemistry between them hit her squarely on her face, something that sharply conflicted her firm, cynical views about relationships.

Must there be "with" after "conflicted"? I feel the sentence is correct in its original context but I don't know how to explain it.
Hi there! No. I would not count it as error, and I would not add "with."
Latest Review: No Rushing when Brushing by Humairah Shah
Top
User avatar
Jen Nghishitende
Posts: 287
Joined: 08 Apr 2022, 11:22
Currently Reading: Exploring Wine Regions – Bordeaux France
Bookshelf Size: 65
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jen-nghishitende.html
Latest Review: Island Games by Caleb J. Boyer

Post by Jen Nghishitende »

Hi there, no “with” needed there, the sentence is fine as is.
Latest Review: Island Games by Caleb J. Boyer
Top
User avatar
POETIC PACIFIC
Posts: 96
Joined: 17 Dec 2021, 21:09
Favorite Book: The Illuminati Conspiracy
Currently Reading: The Poetic Pacific
Bookshelf Size: 220

Post by POETIC PACIFIC »

Yes, I agree, 'conflicted' should be associated with 'with'
a musical mind!
Top
Post Reply

Return to “International Grammar”