Writing Advice: Is the sentence "I am having a headache." grammatically correct?
Contrary to what others have said, it is not grammatically correct. It is no more grammatically correct than "I am having short brown hair" or "She is having a red car." These constructions are just not possible in standard English.The only possible grammatical forms for the verb "have" when used with "headache" (as with "hair" and with "car") are the simple form ("have") and the perfect form ("have had"). The progressive (or "continuous") form ("am having") is not possible. The correct way to say this would be "I have a headache." With this particular meaning of "have" (roughly, the meaning "possess"), the verb "have" does not have a progressive form. It is similar to a number of other verbs in this respect: know, understand, believe, own, etc. We would not consider the following sentences grammatically correct in English:I am knowing her. (X)He is understanding you. (X)They are believing in God. (X)We are owning a house. (X)Likewise, we would not consider "I am having a headache" to be grammatically correct.The verb "have" has another meaning, for which the progressive form is indeed grammatically correct. Here are some examples:I am having dinner. (√)We are having a wonderful time. (√)She is having a massage. (√)They are having their house repainted. (√)The Smiths are having a party. (√)Notice that the verb "have" in these sentences means something very different from what it means in "I have a headache," "I have short brown hair," and "She has a red car."Clearly, "I am having a headache" is grammatically unacceptable in standard English. However, if you were writing dialogue and were putting words in the mouth of a non-native English speaker (especially one from India), then it would be acceptable to write: "I am having a headache" because a lot of people from countries such as India use this (ungrammatical) construction quite frequently. Writing such a sentence in dialogue would add verisimilitude ("trueness to life") to your writing. It would show that the speaker is a non-native speaker of English.
What is the difference between ache and pain?
Sympler, Your Health Buddy says,Ache vs PainAche and Pain are two words that are often confused when it comes to their meanings and connotations. Strictly speaking, there are some differences between the two words. The word ‘ache’ is used to refer to a kind of discomfort in some part of the body. On the other hand, the word ‘pain’ refers to acute discomfort. This is the main difference between the two words.In other words, it can be said that pain is acute, whereas ache is not acute. That is why aches such as stomach ache, tooth ache, head ache and the like do not last long, and are curable in a short duration of time. On the other hand, it takes a long time to cure pain. Sometimes, pain can be quickly cured too by taking pain killers. In such cases, pain is said to return back after the effect of the medicine dies out.On the other hand, ache when cured is not likely to return back very quickly. It may return back after a long period of time. For example, head ache when cured does not return back quickly. It may or may not return back after a long period of time. This is how to differentiate between ache and pain.Balms are generally used to cure ache. Thus, they are useful in the treatment of headaches and body aches. On the other hand, injections, pain killers and strong medicines are used to cure pain. If the pain is a very severe like the pain arising due to cancer, then the pain is likely to return back if the medicine is stopped. It is generally believed that medicines that can cure pain to certain level are expensive than mere balms. These are the important differences between ache and pain.You can watch more content on Health related issues and also talk to the doctors and consult the doctor online on your phone only on SYMPLER. HealthMir is the first Indian AI driven Indian Health App that interacts with the user in real-time to diagnose the symptoms. Video content library, health content and online consultation is also available on the App.To download the App clicking on the link below:Sympler - Your Health Buddy - Android Apps on Google Play“Hindi Version of SYMPLER - Available now”For more content like this, follow our page “HealthMir”
Which one is correct, "My head is paining" or "My head is aching"?
You should never express a feeling/a hypothetical abstraction in present/past/future continuous tense. So, I would forbid you from using either of the sentences.Rather you should say "I have a headache". And mind you 'pain' does not signify if the pain has been bothering you continously for sometime, which is usually the case. If the pain came and went away as the breeze, use 'pain' and be in the danger of indifference towards you. Or go by my suggestion and use 'headache' and you may as well be shown empathy or given that bad pill!
When do I use tooth and teeth in the sentence?
It is fairly simple... Tooth is singular.Teeth is plural. So you use 'tooth' when you are talking about 1 tooth.and you use 'teeth' when you are talking about a lot of teeth. Examples - My tooth is broken.Your teeth are well aligned.
What are some interesting English idioms and their meanings?
American: #1 Denial ain't just a river in Egypt - Mark TwainThe Nile is a river in Egypt, it exists, just like "denial". It is used to highlight the obvious point that someone refuses to see the obvious to protect themselves. #2 Gild the lilyTo apply a thin cover of gold on lily. To over embellish. #3 Paddle your own canoeBe independent and write your own fate. #4 As happy as a clamBe happy and satisfied. #5 All hat and no cattleA fake. All show but no substance. 6# Going to hell in a handbasketheaded for disaster with no chance of escape. 7# Up sheet creek without a paddleIn a tough or awkward situation with little support from others.Australian: 1# Full as a centipede's sock drawer very full, generally used after having a heavy meal. 2# Happy as a bastard on Father's DayJust the opposite of happy. 3# I'm as dry as a pommies bath matVery thirsty. Pommie is a derogatory term for a British person.#4 Face like a dropped pieUgly.# 5 Two-pot screamersomeone who can't hold their drink. Pot is equal to half a pint.
Due to some domestic issue, I will not come to the office today. Is it correct sentence?
Due to a situation of a personal nature, I will be unable to be present in the office today.“Is this a grammatically correct sentence?”
What does ratchet mean ? (slang)?
Ratchet: A diva, mostly from urban cities and ghettos, that has reason to believe she is every mans eye candy. Unfortunately, she's wrong. Typical signs to beware of include, but are not limited to: -owning a Blackberry -BLARES anything by Drake, 2Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Cali Swag District, or any other garbage entertainment rapper -rowdily quotes "lyrics" from aforementioned artists -has a weave reminiscent of a bird's nest after a tempest hit the tree it was in, and is dyed at least thrice -wears torn leggings/stalkings (mostly of the fishnet variety), unpolished 8" heels (or higher, depending on how God-awful they look), fitted jean jackets (to accent the blubber 'round their arms and stomach), and 4 layers of caked on make-up to go clubbing -repeatedly use ludicrous terms such as "YOLO", "swag", "boost", "beaking", "doe", "really", "naw", "actually", "twerk", "coaster", "dagga", etc., to make a valid statement when they speak -have side bangs, despite having incredibly small-*** foreheads to support them -are commonly overweight and are mind-numbingly stupid; a safe assumption to make would be saying they're uneducated (as if they could pass the 4th grade) If spotted, please report to the authorities, notifying them that they are possible smack addicts, or potential, degenerate Chaka Khan look-alikes.
Which will be proper use: I am not able to come today or I will not be able to come today?
Both of the sentence have different meaning in the sense of grammar,tense.But the first one will be proper. “I am not able to come today.”The first one is like you are at home or somewhere busy in family programme or anything else you dont want to loose. Here you are having job or some works to do but you are busy in your private work, but you dont want to loose any of themSo you are informing them that you are anable to visit there or office and you dont want to give all the details what you are going through now. May be you are ill or any other reason.The second one is “I will not be able to come today.”This one is also proper and does satisfy the grammatical rules. Because it seems like you know that you are having less chances of attending or visiting the place so you are assuring from your side.But for future tense you can also say I am not coming tomorrow or May be I will not come tomorrow.