Is this sentence gramatically correct?

[Triforceofcourage]

Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

 

[CRXican]

not really

and that's a weak excuse

 

[mzkhadir]

I see a problem here :

for classes my time was spread thin

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Time should not be in that sentence twice.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Eh, it's probably fine but if you want to be nit-picky there is a parallelism error when you use "family obligations" (noun) and then "studying for classes" (gerund use, essentially a verb).

 

[exilera]

I believe it's correct, but it doesn't sound right.

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: exilera
I believe it's correct, but it doesn't sound right.

qft

 

[PrayForDeath]

Maybe replace "Studying" with "Study"?

 

[Jzero]

I would put a comma between classes and my, but it's not necessary. I would also consider "thinly" instead of "thin" but it is acceptable to use "thin" as an adverb so it's also not necessary.

Then I would rethink this entire communique and go visit the intended recipient in person because I have found professors to be more receptive to excuses if you at least make the time to go see them.

 

[Spooner]

A better sentence:

Through a combination of family obligations and studying for classes, my time was spread thin, ultimately causing my inability to fully prepare for the exam.

I agree, though, that it is a weak excuse. Who doesn't have those things?

 

[sciwizam]

familial obligations?

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: Jzero
I would put a comma between classes and my, but it's not necessary. I would also consider "thinly" instead of "thin" but it is acceptable to use "thin" as an adverb so it's also not necessary.

Then I would rethink this entire communique and go visit the intended recipient in person because I have found professors to be more receptive to excuses if you at least make the time to go see them.

I visited the professor and he said that I need to send him it in writing. He said to make sure it is formal and check the grammar a couple of times to make sure it is perfect. Any other better way I can formulate the sentence so it doesn't sound so jerky?

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Try:

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes, I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Try:

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

that sounds much better

 

[notfred]

You were too busy studying to prepare for your exam?

You do know what the point of styudying is, right?

 

[walla]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

My time was thinly spread between family obligations and studying for classes, leaving little time to fully prepare for the exam.

 

[pookguy88]

the guy asked if it was gramatically correct, it is.. /thread

 

[royaldank]

Recent family problems have consumed much of my time. I am struggling to keep up in all classes and have not had time to adequately prepare. I respectfully request more time to review and study before taking this exam.

 

[StageLeft]

I would say it's good if you throw an extra comma in after classes.

 

[mugs]

So you say you didn't have time to prepare for the exam... because you were too busy studying? Hmmmm...

 

[TurtleMan]

Originally posted by: Spooner
A better sentence:

Through a combination of family obligations and studying for classes, my time was spread thin, ultimately causing my inability to fully prepare for the exam.

I agree, though, that it is a weak excuse. Who doesn't have those things?

wow thats some crazy grammer, i wish i can write like that , but almost all the sentence looks correct to me...........

i still remember back in the good ol' university period, when I have to switch papers with peers to proofread, i'd always give them a unmark version back......

 

[Passions]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Try:

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Don't you need a comma?

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes, I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

 

[remagavon]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Try:

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

You can't start a sentence with a preposition! Switch that around:

I had little time to prepare for the exam due to family obligations.

Saying you need to study for your classes and implying that it is a reason for your poor performance on an examination is preposterous.

:heart:English

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Passions

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Try:

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Don't you need a comma?

Because of family obligations and the need to study for my classes, I had very little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Dammit. Fixed.

 

[DeMeo]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Is this sentence gramatically correct?

Between family obligations and studying for classes my time was spread thin, leaving me little time to fully prepare for the exam.

Try this:

Between drinking binges and crack smoking sessions, I was far too wasted to open a book let alone study for some stupid fvcking test.