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- word choice - I use to, or I used to - English Language Usage . . .
As reported by the NOAD in a note about the usage of used: There is sometimes confusion over whether to use the form used to or use to, which has arisen largely because the pronunciation is the same in both cases Except in negatives and questions, the correct form is used to: we used to go to the movies all the time (not we use to go to the movies) However, in negatives and questions using
- prefixes - When is the prefix non- used vs un-? - English Language . . .
"Un-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, giving negative or opposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns and less freely used in certain other nouns " "Non-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, usually with a simple negative force as implying mere negation or absence of something (rather
- Regarding Re: ; what is the correct usage in an email subject line?
I want to know what is the recommended way to use Re: in the subject line of an email I use Re: in the subject line as a shortform of 'in regards to' Whenever I have used Re:, people have told me
- grammaticality - that + would = thatd? - English Language . . .
Is "that'd" an appropriate contraction of "that" and "would"? I say it, but I'm not sure if it's a legitimate contraction in written form
- meaning - Difference between floor and storey - English Language . . .
I've read once about "x stories" Want to know if there is any difference between stories and floors Or they are just alias for each other used in different variations of English language?
- Plural of roof? - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Am only 63 but rooves was the plural of roof just like sheep is the plural of sheep etc Am not finding the new language of the younger generation true Where are the teachers of spelling and grammar?
- nouns - A word for clothes, shoes, accessories? - English Language . . .
I'm looking for a word that applies to all the things a person can wear, e g clothes, shoes, accessories, etc It musn't be too generic, e g product, item, etc
- vocabulary - Word to describe everyday things - English Language . . .
Is there any one word which can describe everyday things? By this, I mean things we commonly regard as things most people do every day, like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, getting dressed,
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