Is the “are” in this sentence ungrammatical?
How do you feel about some people are calling you "Toma-chan" in Japan?
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1Hello Cody. What has caused you to think it could be ungrammatical? Why do you think it could be? Please see how to ask - one of our requirements is to include the research you have done. – marcellothearcane Oct 6 '19 at 5:48
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Compare this obviously ungrammatical sentence: I worry about some people are staring at me. – Edwin Ashworth Oct 6 '19 at 15:26
The sentence as written is not correct.
You can change it to:
How do you feel about some people calling you "Toma-chan" in Japan?
(with are removed)
or
How do you feel that some people are calling you "Toma-chan" in Japan?
These both ask your opinion about the fact that some people are calling you "Toma-chan". I don't know the name for the grammatical rules that govern these forms of the question.
Another possible rewording is:
How do you feel about the people who are calling you "Toma-chan" in Japan?
This asks your opinion of the people, not the situation.
Another possibility is:
How do you feel about the people calling you "Toma-chan" in Japan?
But this is ambiguous, it could mean the same thing as either of the earlier variations. Context could make the intent clear, though.
