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- grammatical number - neither is vs. neither are? - English Language . . .
In formal usage, it should definitely be is: Neither of these options is available This is the traditional rule (iirc, Fowler’s discusses this at length) However, in colloquial usage, either option is fine, and are seems to now be somewhat more common, at least on the internet A commenter here nicely describes the sort of thought process which probably pushes people (usually
- Which is correct: The rest of the staff is or are? The rest of my . . .
I hope you can enlighten me I get varying answers in Google and I need to find out which is the correct grammatical structure for these sentences The rest of the staff is are on leave at the mo
- None of us is vs None of us are, Which is Correct?
Background We have a motivational poster in our office that says: None of us is as smart as all of us I think that it's grammatically incorrect, and here is my reasoning: All of the tigers have
- What is a word describing angry and sad at the same time?
What is a word that describes being angry and sad simultaneously? I am writing a story in which there is a part where I'm frustrated angry but also sad at the same time I want a word to describe t
- Is there any proof versus are there any proofs
If you begin the sentence with the singular copula (is) you are expected to make the object agree in number Breaking down the SO sentence to its essentials, we have: Is there any proofs? This is grammatically incorrect We can make these agree in number in two ways (as your own examples do): Is there any proof? Are there any proofs? Either is correct "Proof" or "proofs" doesn't matter as
- Difference between This is and It is, These are and They are
When I should use "It is" and when "This is"? For example when I show an apple to my son, how is better to say: It is an apple This is an apple What is the main difference between abovementioned p
- Why are women called chicks? - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Why are women called chicks? Is there a negative connotation, I do assume there are sexist undertones there Any idea about the etymology or origin of the term? Is it derived, in anyway, from 'chic'
- What is a word for someone who has multiple skills talents?
What is the title for someone who has multiple talents and skills? Eg, juggling, pickpocketing, memory expert, sleight of hand etc Thank you
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