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Hi, I have got a few questions: 1.Can I say "The Italians invented pizza"? The grammar is fine. 2.Can I use the word "dig" instead of "excavate" in the following sentence "We are excavating an old Roman villa"/"We are digging an old Roman villa"? (on an archaeological dig, of course) No, I...

1. can I finish a formal letter with "Hoping to receive your answer and sending regards, Joanna"? I find this too informal an ending for a formal letter. I hope to receive your answer shortly, and then your formal closing. 2. should I write the pronoun "you" in a capital letter? ( in formal...

Hi, I've got some questions and I hope you can answer them. Thanks in advance 1. can I finish a formal letter with "Hoping to receive your answer and sending regards, Joanna"? 2. should I write the pronoun "you" in a capital letter? ( in formal or informal letters) 3. can I say "call for girls"...

We have arranged for the surveyor to inspect these goods in November (or do you mean, on 7th November). After that: your paragraph sounds like it is part of a formal letter to a client or customer, so that "after that" is slightly too informal. You could say, "Following this inspection, they...

Hi, How about this. I know some people would affectionally call his loved ones 'honey'. Would 'sugar' be a vocative noun that wouldn't normally be capitalized? What time is it, honey? Yes, you're right, such names of endearment are often, probably usually, not capitalized. However,...

If you know the name of the person you are addressing - e.g. if you started the letter Dear Mr... then you should end the letter Yours sincerely,... If you do not know the letter of the person you are addressing - e.g. if you started the letter Dear Sir or Madam or To Whom It May Concern, you...

Hi Mara, "In my old job, I used to work less hours than now." I know that in spoken English, less + a countable noun is of widespread use. True. But, is few / fewer a better option in this case, for "hours" is a countable noun? Well, do you want to follow widespread use or do you want to...

Morning, Non Con-- 'Better'? I would probably use the past perfect here if I were writing a thesis, a careful formal letter, or a piece of literature (and I think I would be overconservative in doing so). What would I say if I were talking about my wierd friend, Jack? 'Jack sang in the park...