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- Semicolon use in statement-questions? [duplicate]
I have often written sentences in the following form which combines a statement with a question, separated by a semicolon For example, I understand you have received payment for my order; will it
- meaning - What is the difference between anyone and everyone in . . .
What is the difference between "anyone" and "everyone" in the following context? For example, Anyone is welcome to do such and such and Everyone is welcome to do such and such mean exactly the
- Anyone: (they or he she) why is it sometimes plural?
Anyone can learn to dance if he or she wants to Resources online tell me that anyone is a singular indefinite pronoun Then why is it sometimes acceptable to use the plural 'they' with 'anyone' in some cases? Does it substitute and replace 'he she'? note: this previous posts also says anyone is [singular]: "Anyone has" or "anyone have" seen them?
- syntactic analysis - How to know when to use someone or anyone . . .
Use "anyone" when all elements of a group are involved, but you don't necessarily mean all of them So "anyone can do it" would mean that everybody in that group could do it, even though it doesn't take them all to do it
- word choice - Is there a subtle difference between somebody and . . .
Are there any subtle differences between "somebody" and "someone", or can they be used completely interchangeably? Similarly, can you imagine a situation in which you would prefer "anybody" to "any
- Is there a word for the person who hides truth in order to deceive . . .
I think deceive is more appropriate Even if it isn't, deception is a more established word, and it doesn't break immersion in the sentence for people who have never heard of dissembling The flow is better, in my opinion Unless the sentence is meant to seem a tad snooty, then dissembling would be spot on
- Is it correct to use their instead of his or her?
Is this sentence grammatically correct? Anyone who loves the English language should have a copy of this book in their bookcase or should it be: Anyone who loves the English language should hav
- Can may will you help me with this?
Can you help me with this? Technically, this asks if it is physically possible for the other person to help However, it is commonly used to mean "Will you help me with this?" May you help me with this? This is equivalent to "Are you permitted to help me with this?" Will you help me with this? This is the one you probably want—it basically asks whether or not the other person is going to help
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