i read this statement on some website but people say it's not correct....
"ABLE TO BE MULTI-TASK"....
is it correct???if not,correct it???
2006-09-11 00:23:47 · 7 answers · asked by BLACK KILLZ.....!?! 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I think it should read:
"able to multi-task"
or
"able to be a multi-tasker"
but I think "is a multi-tasker" would be better yet.
2006-09-11 00:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by A M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multi-task is a verb. No, "able to be multi-task" isn't correct, but not because multi-task isn't a noun, because multi-task isn't an adjective.
Usually you'd need an adjective after "able to be".
2006-09-11 07:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a noun. It could be a verb, part of a compound verb (as in your example, basically a verb),or it can be used as an adverb.
2006-09-11 07:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a new corporate buzzword for efficiency, that like most buzzwords is completely wrong. multi-tasking (verb) actually reduces efficiency!
2006-09-11 14:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
multi task--verb
multi tasker --noun
2006-09-11 07:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by ortheother 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Verb I am guessing
2006-09-11 07:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a verb..because it is something you do
a noun is a person, place or thing
2006-09-11 07:26:15 · answer #7 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋