So as MrPernikety said, both are ok, and "of" can be left out in informal American English (and maybe in British English too, but I'm not sure). Yeah, I remember Amy's advice. If my memory serves me right, she advised me to

You've already said "to," at the beginning. Don't repeat it at the end. But you need to add "does": To whom does this pen belong? Now, I should let you know that while that sentece is quite correct, it sounds very

In American English, both are considered correct. In fact, "beat" seems to be more popular than "beaten" in common conversational English. I have a feeling that 'beaten' is used more when there is a physical

In American English, both are considered correct. In fact, "beat" seems to be more popular than "beaten" in common conversational English. , ,'res','1','','0CAcQFjAA')"

I think have got is British and got / have alone is American. I use the later because I learned American English.

http://gawker.com/5389594/oscar+winner-paul-haggis-publicly-resigns-from- church-of-scientology-over-gay-rights When it rains, it pours on the Church of Scientology. First, spokescreature Tommy Davis publicly flamed out on his prime time

(1) Some people (for example, I believe the editors at THE NEW YORK TIMES) prefer Roger Williams's shoes, James's house. Probably most Americans feel more comfortable writing Roger Williams' shoes and James' house. (But maybe most

Both words are used in all varieties of English, whether British or American. They are not archaisms. They are both used in modern English. I don't think there is much more that I can explain. You can use either word. The hotel is located

Great rant here: http://snipurl.com/sbhp8 From The TimesSeptember 30, 2009 A conversation with Gore Vidal unfolds at his pace. He answers questions imperiously, occasionally playfully, with a piercing, lethal dryness. He is 83 and in a wheelchair

May I join the conversation? Perhaps it's just my imagination, but short words in English seem to have a negative sense. Thus, I feel very uncomfortable in using the noun instead of "Jewish person." By the way, Jewish people here in