
grammar - "Deficiency" or "Deficiencies" - English Language …
Nov 11, 2020 · In the first example, "deficiency" is singular and needs an article: Students mostly have a deficiency in math. That use of "mostly" is a bit informal. A more careful expression …
word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Dec 29, 2021 · 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 …
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: …
difference - "remediate an issue" vs "remedy an issue" - English ...
Sep 27, 2015 · Are the phrases "remediate an issue" and "remedy an issue" both correct, and are they synonymous?
Makeup, make-up or make up? - English Language Learners Stack …
Jul 15, 2015 · Make up course, make-up course, makeup course - I mean something like make up course. I have to include this in my CV and I don't know which version is correct.
politeness - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Dec 20, 2021 · 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 …
singular vs plural - "There is a lot " vs. "There are lot" - English ...
Jan 2, 2017 · There are also (unusual) situations where "lot" is a singular term for a particular quantity of things. For example, an auctioneer might sell a his-and-hers matched set of cars …
Is it correct to use the expression "I have also attached..." in an e ...
Feb 1, 2016 · Question 1: It is grammatical to use in an email and just tells the recipient what you have attached to the email. I would prefer "Enclosure:" for a more formal email though. …
Hyphenate “communicating”: communi-cating or communic-ating?
Jul 14, 2022 · I do have to deal with the potential deficiencies of hyphenation software. Having said that, are you sure that in in BrE the hyphenation is com•munic•at•ing, i.e., with …
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