I understand that fewer denotes a reduction in the number of nouns. Fewer hands, fewer baskets etc. Whilst 'less' refers to an amount/effect of some thing. Less daunting, less water etc. However would it be correct to say "50%

In regards to Who or whom, as with all other pronouns which have different cases, the case is determined by whether it is the subject (nominative) or object (of the verb or preposition) in its own clause. Is this right? Yes. (Sorry, my quote

Cool thanks Avangi. Just to make sure I have it right, here is what i think: In regards to Who or whom, as with all other pronouns which have different cases, the case is determined by whether it is the subject (nominative) or object (of the verb

I would regard it as a normal spoken register for a slightly formal narrative, but only a slightly formal one. I'm taking 'like this' to mean using such a form of words. The answer to your question is, therefore, quite often. I think

Very informative and clear once again, thanks! I never realised there were rules around the contraction isn't! It is great to now know. One final question (I hope I am not over using your knowledge, haha) is in regards to this sentence.

"Who threw the stone?" (reply) "It is one of those who are angry." I don't think "one" is the subject of anything here. It's a predicate nominative, or "complement" of the verb "is."

Avangi wrote: Good morning, Hoa Thai, I appreciate the research. I think your second example is a little bit different, but I'm not sure I can explain it. The gist of it is, ten years ago you might have gotten one or two while now you get

Good morning, Hoa Thai, I appreciate the research. I think your second example is a little bit different, but I'm not sure I can explain it. The gist of it is, ten years ago you might have gotten one or two while now you get twelve. Since the

MrPedantic wrote: What are we to make of the fact that adult native speakers often "self-prescriptivise"? Example: "Oh, hello, MrP. MissQ was just telling Randy and me – Randy and I – about L1 acquisition." MrP I read your

Right, Jim! That's why I used the term "erroneously" immediately afterwards, but I should have put it this way: "Examples of erroneous nominative "whom" used in embedded clauses." Or rather: "Examples of objective "whom" erroneously used