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 …

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, …

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?

Aug 23, 2013 · As other answerers have suggested, the more common course in situations like the one you raise is to use details (plural). But there are situations where "more detail" may reflect your …

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 …

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 …

Jan 20, 2011 · For what values of x does one write the number of x, the amount of x, or the quantity of x?

Oct 5, 2015 · "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 …

Aug 12, 2010 · I assume you are referring to the common abbreviation for the Latin id est, which is commonly translated as "that is to say". So, think of the English when you would use it, i.e. when …

Jul 2, 2011 · What does the expression if you catch my drift mean? Where does it originate? I've heard it in the context to signify something like if you know what I mean.