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I studies for
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "I studies for" is not correct in English.
The correct form should be "I studied for" or "I am studying for." You can use the correct form when referring to the action of preparing for an exam, event, or task in the past or present. Example: "I studied for the exam all week to ensure I was well-prepared."
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
For either measure, we can write, for study i and measure m (m ∈ SMD or ROM), (5) where is the between-study variability of gene g with effect size measure m, μ gm represents the average measure of differential expression across the I studies for gene g.
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This was also described in phase I studies for treatment of patients with malignant melanoma [34], [35].
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Currently the parent compound, CDDO, and its close relative, CDDO-methyl ester, are in Phase I studies for the treatment of cancer.
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Matuzumab, a humanized monoclonal Ab against EGFR, has been evaluated in Phase I studies for treatment of metastatic esophagogastric cancer.
Three other phase I studies for combination therapy with CPT-11 and S-1 have been reported.
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Therefore, multiple tumor types are commonly targeted in phase I studies for anticancer agents, such as cytotoxic drugs.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
49 human-written examples
"I studied for a fashion degree in Edinburgh.
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One girl told me recently, 'I study for me – sex is how I move, get promoted'".
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I studied for my A-levels at evening classes in a local tech.
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Inspired, I studied for the first time in my life and got into a good university.
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"Being a doctor, I studied for many years to do that," he said.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct verb form. Use "studied" for past tense or "am studying" for present continuous tense. For example, use "I studied for the exam" or "I am studying for the exam."
Common error
Avoid using the incorrect verb conjugation "I studies for". This is grammatically incorrect. Always ensure that the verb agrees with the subject pronoun "I".
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The phrase "I studies for" is grammatically incorrect. The correct forms are "I studied for" (past tense) or "I am studying for" (present continuous). Ludwig AI confirms this error.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "I studies for" is grammatically incorrect in English. The correct forms are "I studied for" (past tense) or "I am studying for" (present continuous). As Ludwig AI indicates, this error involves incorrect verb conjugation. To avoid this error, always ensure the verb agrees with the subject. The correct alternatives, such as "I studied for" or "I am studying for", should be used for clear and accurate communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
I studied for
Corrects the verb tense and conjugation to reflect past tense.
I am studying for
Corrects the verb tense to reflect present continuous tense.
I prepare for
Uses a different verb to convey the idea of getting ready.
I am preparing for
Uses a different verb in the present continuous tense.
I was studying for
Uses the past continuous tense to describe the activity.
I did study for
Emphasizes that the action of studying took place.
I have studied for
Uses the present perfect tense to indicate a completed action with relevance to the present.
I intend to study for
Expresses the intention to study in the future.
I plan to study for
Expresses a planned action of studying in the future.
I am going to study for
Indicates a future intention to study.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "I studies for"?
The correct ways to express this idea are "I studied for", which is past tense, or "I am studying for", which is present continuous. For example, "I studied for the test" or "I am studying for my upcoming exam".
What can I say instead of "I studies for"?
You can use alternatives like "I studied for", "I am studying for", or "I prepared for" depending on the intended meaning.
Which is correct, "I studies for" or "I studied for"?
"I studied for" is correct. "I studies for" is grammatically incorrect because the verb "studies" does not agree with the subject "I".
Is "I studies for" ever correct in English?
No, "I studies for" is never correct in standard English. The correct forms are "I studied for" (past tense) or "I am studying for" (present continuous).
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested