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Should have got or gotten?
In American English, “got” and “gotten” can both be past participles of the verb “get.” The correct term depends on what you are describing: Use got when referring to a state of possessing something. Use gotten when referring to a process of “getting” something.
Is gotten correct English?
Is “Gotten” Correct? People in the United States and Canada use gotten for the past participle of got in most cases. People in English-speaking countries outside of the United States and Canada usually use got.
Is gotten an English word?
One noteworthy word is gotten: standard in the US but not in the UK. In both countries, the past tense of get is got. In British English, the past participle is also got. But in American English, it’s more complex.
Can two complete sentences be joined without proper punctuation?
Two complete sentences cannot be joined without proper punctuation. Such a mistake is called a run-on sentence. Even if you join such complete sentences with a comma, it would be considered a comma splice.
What are the rules for writing two or more sentences?
Two or more complete sentences must be separated with a period and written as separate thoughts. The subject and verb in the sentence must be either both plural or both singular. Otherwise, it would be the wrong subject-verb agreement.
Why is conversational writing so popular these days?
Long paragraphs. Precise grammar. No contractions. And then came the Internet. Over time, everyone from bloggers to big corporations realized that a conversational style of writing is a much more powerful way to engage and connect with your audience. Formal writing hides your personality and can make your audience doubt your sincerity.
Do you have to have a period between two sentences?
Two or more complete sentences must be separated with a period and written as separate thoughts. The subject and verb in the sentence must be either both plural or both singular. Otherwise, it would be the wrong subject-verb agreement. It is important to keep parallel structure throughout your sentence.