who did you ask about the interpretation of the poem ulysses jason asked since your vacation is different than ms shapiros

Fix the sentence grammatically and say why you made the changes

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Here’s a grammatically corrected version of the sentence:

"Whom did you ask about the interpretation of the poem 'Ulysses'? Jason asked since your vacation is different from Ms. Shapiro's."

Changes made:

  1. "Who" to "Whom": The word "whom" is the correct choice here because it functions as the object of the verb "ask." In formal English, "whom" is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.

  2. Added quotation marks around 'Ulysses': The title of the poem is now properly punctuated with quotation marks for clarity and to follow standard conventions for titles.

  3. Changed "than" to "from": The phrase "different from" is conventionally the correct prepositional usage in standard English. "Different than" is often regarded as less formal and is usually considered acceptable in some regional dialects but not standard English.

  4. Added an apostrophe in "Ms. Shapiro's": This was included to indicate possession, showing that it is Ms. Shapiro's vacation being referenced.

  5. Added a question mark after "Ulysses": This punctuation is needed because the sentence contains a direct question regarding whom was asked.

These changes make the sentence grammatically correct, clear, and easier to understand.