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I am a quite fluent public speaker. I am quite a fluent public speaker. what's the difference between these two sentences above?
Jan 21, 2025 1:48 PM
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I am a quite fluent ... - incorrect I am quite a fluent ... - correct 'Quite' differs from other similar modifiers. For example, 'pretty' comes after the article and before the adjective - I am a pretty fluent ... - and only this position is correct. However,'rather' can come in either position - I am a rather fluent ... / I am rather a fluent. 'Quite' can only come before the article - I am quite a fluent ... - and only this position is correct.
Jan 21, 2025 5:17 PM
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Neither expression is natural or accurate. I speak fluently. (I use words well) I’m a good public speaker. (My voice is interesting and attractive to a large audience.)
Jan 22, 2025 3:16 PM
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The difference lies in word order and emphasis, but both are grammatically correct: 1. "I am a quite fluent public speaker." - This sounds slightly unnatural in modern English because "quite" rarely comes before an adjective in this context. - It emphasizes "quite fluent" more directly. 2. "I am quite a fluent public speaker." - This is the more natural phrasing. - It emphasizes how impressive your fluency is as a public speaker. Tip: Use "quite a [adjective] [noun]" for more natural and polished English.
Jan 22, 2025 9:14 AM
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The first is incorrect grammar. The second is correct grammar.
Jan 22, 2025 9:08 AM
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Both are perfect. To decide which one to use, ask yourself which of these ideas you would rather emphasize: 1 - I am quite a speaker 2 - I am quite fluent If #1 is more important, use the first sentence. If #2 is more important, use the second.
Jan 21, 2025 7:01 PM
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