
Which is grammatically correct? Open or opens?
Mar 1, 2019 · The second one is correct. In The quest opens up doors. the verb opens up agrees in person and number with the subject quest. The sentence doesn't require are if both the prepositional …
grammatical number - €10 = "ten euro" or "ten euros"? - English ...
Feb 21, 2011 · In this case, in English Euro (or euro) has two accepted plural forms: euros and euro. In Community legislative acts the plural forms of euro and cent are spelled without the s, …
"each day" → "daily"; "every other day" →? [duplicate]
Feb 24, 2013 · Is there an adjective that means "every other day"? I found "bidaily" but it seems to mean "twice a day", not "every second day" (not even both as "biweekly" does). I'd need this word to very …
meaning - Difference between "socket" and "outlet" - English …
Sep 18, 2011 · While translating a technical document I began thinking about socket and outlet. It seems like they're mostly interchangeable. Is that correct? Or is there a difference between the two?
Difference between "commentor" and "commentator"
What is the difference between commentor and commentator? Is commentor or commenter a legitimate English word?
word choice - "Congratulation" vs. "congratulations" - English …
Nov 30, 2010 · Congratulations is simply the plural form of congratulation. See these examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected. Please send her …
What is the difference between "skeptical" and "cynical"?
Feb 13, 2011 · A person who is cynical generally has a very bad outlook on life, and has very little faith in others. A person who is skeptical is more likely to put in the appropriate research before believing …
Plural of "roof"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 18, 2011 · 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 …
"Amount" vs. "number" vs. "quantity" - English Language & Usage …
Jan 20, 2011 · For what values of x does one write the number of x, the amount of x, or the quantity of x?
How to ask about one's availability? "free/available/not busy"?
Are the following equally appropriate to be used at work with a colleague or client? I don't want to be informal, but I don't have to be too formal either. Let me know when you are free so that ...