Trying to describe a person who is easily offended by incorrect usage and is quick to point out mistakes...please don't say a High School English teacher, but you know the type. Also looking for something as simple as a person who is an expert

What is your favourite Grammar Book? I'm pleased you like my explanation! Thank you for that. I don't really have a favourite grammar book - and I haven't read a grammar book for about 30 years anyway. I think for basic elementary

It is correct either way, but a writer should always strive to be as clear as possible to his/her audience. I usually include it. High School English teacher

can I write like this way: (a) The assessment would be carried out at least four times in a year / foyr times a year. (b) He informed all English teachers to teach pupils the usage of language especially i n grammar parts. (c) The school

Hi, I assume your friend is not a native speaker of English. You could try searching Google for examples of the usage, to show him. eg This is from the University of Oxfprd admissions site.

Hi, I assume your friend is not a native speaker of English. You could try searching Google for examples of the usage, to show him. eg This is from the University of Oxfprd admissions site.

I can only answer from the viewpoint of American English. pupil is not used much anymore, no. My grandfather may have used that term, but I don't. We almost always say student instead. ______ The word should be spelled indefinite , not

I took these words from Practical English Usage: reactions: It’s surprising that she should… Should is also used in subordinate clauses after words expressing personal judgements and reactions, especially to facts which are already known

As regards very poorly written grammar books on the market, I cannot find any in the bookshops in my country because they are very selective about the grammar books they sell. I think the books must meet their stingent standards before they are

As per phonetics theory, I've been told one should use ... "an university" ? Are these instances of incorrect usage? Paul. A lot of people write 'an hotel', which always surprises me. Do they say it without the 'h'? I