differences - Versus versus vs. in writing - English Language . . . v for versus, not vs: England v Australia, Rochdale v Sheffield Wednesday, etc What feels right to me is to use an abbreviation (v or vs; but be consistent) in the context above -- naming sports matches, court cases etc -- and spell the word versus in full for all other uses
Using of vs. on - English Language Usage Stack Exchange "Schedule production on these materials" vs "Schedule production of these materials" These two confuse me as the following sentence sound more appropriate using "of " "Production of these materials will take place in November " -- In this case, we cannot use "on " Thanks in advance!
As on 16 May vs. as of 16 May — which is correct? They are both correct but mean different things in different situations As of May 16 indicates the start of something; from that time on, while as on May 16 is completely different
Who are vs who is - English Language Usage Stack Exchange Pretty funny how (for me) this is the second google search result for “who are vs who is” and it’s closed as off topic and has a wrong answer – user267172 Commented Nov 17, 2020 at 0:54
the USA vs. the US - English Language Usage Stack Exchange Update (June 23, 2017): More on 'U S ' vs 'US' Having belatedly acquired the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style (2010), I should note that it has substantially altered its views on the use of U S versus US from what they were seven years earlier (see above) The updated advice appears in three sections: 10 4 Periods with
To start vs to get started - English Language Usage Stack Exchange In which case, there would necessarily be another verb in any sentence that uses "to get started" (e g I want to get started, or He needs to get started ) In any event, the "start" vs the "get started" construction is much more direct and, for those not familiar with the language, clearer –
hypothetically speaking vs theoretically speaking "In theory" VS "in practice" is a very common juxtaposition (all over the world, I would guess) And "theory", here, has little to do with systemization of knowledge and what-not Anything conceivable - that's what it means Consider: Theoretically (speaking), you can say whatever you like, whenever you like All you have to do is open your
Hello, This is vs My Name is or I am in self introduction Having said that, I think there is a tinge of racism to not accept e g "Myself X" as proper English My reason for this is no one says that calling a friend "mate" or "dude" is annoying or wrong english