Asked by bizzy

I'm reading this sentence in my head because I'm in the library. I can't read it out loud. Does this sound right to you? I'm not sure?

According to the theories on mate selection, researchers have developed the idea that most people select their mates according to the factors they have most in common with.
Answered by Ms. Sue
It's fine -- except you can omit the last word -- "with." Technically, we shouldn't end sentences with a preposition. In this case, "with" isn't even necessary.
Answered by bizzy
okay, thank you!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Answered by bizzy
Do I need to add a comma before the and in this sentence?

The second most frequent reason is that the couple falls out of love during the relationship and they no longer feel connected or willing to put the effort to make their marriage work
Answered by bizzy
Other reasons why a relationship ends in divorce is the lack of good communication skills the couples use during conflict situations.

How's the sentence structure on this one?
Answered by bizzy
Good communication skills also improve the quality of intimacy in the relationship as well as an increase in self-confidence.
Answered by Writeacher
A comma after "relationship" would be a good idea, yes.
Answered by Writeacher
It would be more accurate to write this:

Other reasons why a relationship ends in divorce is the lack of communication skills, expecially for use during conflicts.
Answered by Writeacher
Need for parallel structure here:

Good communication skills also improve the quality of intimacy in the relationship, as well as the couple's self-confidence.

You have two elements here that need to be parallel -- the two main ideas after the verb:

~quality ... (noun)
~... self-confidence ...(noun)

It's logical to "improve the quality..." but it's not logical to "improve ... an increase..."

Do you see?
Answered by Writeacher
Sorry -- the beginning of that sentence should read this way:

Another reason why ...
(The verb is singular and you name only one element after that.)

Also, be sure to correct the spelling of "especially"!!
Answered by bizzy
Yes, that makes more sense. Wow. thank you for helping me. I wouldn't have been able to figure out those mistakes on my own.
Answered by Writeacher
You're very welcome!
Answered by ikbal
I what to know abut structure mean
Answered by crystal
the dog ran
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