word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange 1 Social inequality is lack of equality economic shortcoming is lack of perfect economy Therefore I decided to use the word "deficiency" to refer to these problems Is it correct and natural? Social inequality and economic shortcomings are the most dangerous deficiencies in society
Which is correct: have been completed or are completed The requested modifications have been completed is better, because you are referring to a continuing action (you finished writing the code, but it will get tested next) Put into context: The requested modifications have been completed You may now begin your testing process In this example: The requested modifications are completed are refers to the current state, but completed is past
politeness - English Language Learners Stack Exchange When is it possible to say for instance: Perhaps you could help me with that I would really appreciate it if you could compare this one with: Would you please help me with that? Can you please h
Makeup, make-up or make up? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange To supply the shortfall or deficiencies of; to complete (a given number, quantity, period, etc ); (formerly also in pass ) to be completed in form or growth, come to fruition, (occas ) to come to the end of one's life (obs )
Does “redeeming quality” simply mean “positive quality” today? I want to understand if the meaning of the term “redeeming quality” has slightly changed recently In tv shows, interviews etc it is just used to describe a positive quality The use of the term