One thing to note about 1-2 and 1-4: Should is a form of shall, which is similar to will. Ought is derived from the same word as obliged or obligated. Although they are almost the same meaning, the usage is slightly different. Ought is used when

From Oxford it says: He has committed himself to support his brother's children. (Verb) But no examples provided for adjective usage. To the last question, I learned long ago that it's incorrect to use bare infinitve after

Question: She is a good secretary but lately she has been making ___ in such simple things as typing and uploading information. Choices: 1)Errors 2)Faults Answer: 1)Errors My confusion: Why? Actually why can't it be faults. Sorry I am

Just wondering. So many versions are floating around. Could you be thinking of the old expression, "I'm at a loss"? A common corollary of that is, "You had me at a loss." We often hear, "She was at a loss for

I study English. I am afraid. It is mossible. Do you mean to say, "I study English. I am afraid it is impossible." ? In this usage, "I am afraid" means something like, "I'm sorry to tell you that it's impossible.

"Nominative" is the adjectival form of "noun." It doesn't get used very much on this site. I think I've seen MrP use it one time. It's always something of a tossup as to whether a "noun phrase"

Hi AlpheccaStars, Sorry for keeping you. I notice that in your reply you didn't correct (at / in) the back of the office, do both correct depsite AME and British usage? Would you correct the following sentences in which I have

A: no period after "PH" I"d say, "even while I am" or "although I am still" "In college" is a little confusing. In one sense, as long as you're pursuing a course of studies at the collegiate

Edit. Sorry. I forgot about the chicken. I'd say "instead of pork" modifies "chicken." I think the use of "does it answer the question X" is great for including a usage, but not always effective for excluding one.

He was pursued by the Coast Guard. Says he was very cool ,( Calm? ) very smart, very careful not to dump In this context accidentally drop? the merchandise in deep water, but waited till they were over the reef ( passed the reef? ) and took great