
grammar - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Nov 28, 2022 · ex. — Could it be that the wind banged the door shut? — This can become a possibility only if there was a sufficiently strong wind that day, and if the corridor pulls in strong enough …
What's the difference between "ex-" and "former" [closed]
Conversationally, I agree that ex-wife seems much more common that former wife. In writing, though, the use of former doesn't seem so rare. Here's an interesting Ngram.
anyone vs someone. Which one? - English Language Learners Stack …
Has someone seen my bag? Has anyone seen my bag? Which one is grammatically correct and Why? Which one should I use at this place? Can you give some more examples?
Is there any difference between "out of the picture" and "out of the ...
Oct 9, 2020 · 0 For example, is there any difference between the following sentences: With your ex out of the picture, we can finally start dating. With your ex out of the equation, we can finally start dating. …
Addressing a former office-holder by that office's title
An ex-ambassador is not Ambassador Anybody. However, these days, no one pays attention to such niceties, which means that everybody pretty much gets called whatever. Just ask them how they …
I've been waiting vs I was waiting - English Language Learners Stack ...
"was waiting" reflects that the action finished in the past, usually you provide the reference to the past. "have been waiting", as you've described, should point out that the action has relevance to the …
'All this' vs 'All these' - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Aug 17, 2016 · What's difference between these two and where should I use them. For ex. That mobile is cheap. It has front and rear camera. All this makes it a good phone. What should I use here. All …
Working in / for / at? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Which is the correct way to tell where I'm working? I'm working in XYZ company. I'm working for XYZ company. I'm working at XYZ company. Or is there any difference in the meaning?
"Had it been" other usages - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Recently, I came across a very interesting expression (I shall consider it as an expression) - Had it been. Ex: Two boys were caught robbing Had it been two girls, no one would have paid attention...
phrases - "once I receive it" vs. "once received" - English Language ...
What is the difference between once I receive it and once received? Ex. I will send the picture to you once I receive it from John. I will send the picture to you once received.