This question is more complex than it may appear. There seems to be consensus that a singular verb should be used in formal writing whenever the subject of a sentence is more than one [noun], or at least that this is (much) better than ?there are more than one. I subscribe to this. It does not m...

Hi I wanted to know the difference between the 3 statements. Please help me correct my statement if it is grammatically incorrect. Thanks! I just heard somebody say "double double confirm". It ... It reminded me of a special event that happened in my life. It reminds me of a special...

What does it mean to say that "speed is bias towards utilitarian" ? source: http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/03/mf_larrypage/all/1

I find a lot of people in Holland think 'a lot of' is too colloquial for use in academic work. Is that the case?

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Each other refers to two, one another to more than two. "Jones and Smith quarreled; they struck each other" is correct. "Jones, Smith and Brown quarreled; they struck one another" is also correct. Don't say, "The two boys teach one another" nor "The three girls love each other." Use “each other”...

I AM CONFUSED. Each other" refers to two whereas "one another" to more than two. Examples: Jones and Smith quarreled; they struck each other. Jones, Smith and Brown quarreled; they struck one another. CAN WE USE THEM INTERCHANGEABLE?

I want to say "Programs like these are a rare breed." But I want it to be in a positive sense, so basically: "Programs like these are like diamonds". But it doesn't sound good (i mean i'm sure there are better unique combinations of words to express that meaning than than diamond) I want some...

What is the semantic difference between apostrophe and single quote? I see people use both of them interchangeably, but we people never create two words to denote one concept. There should be a difference.

If we look abstract to these terms, in deep levels we want to use analogy to convey our meaning better. For example, "he runs like a cheetah", or "he is a cheetah", in both, I could try to make this conversation: We: Are you familiar with cheetahs? Someone else: Yeah, I know them, they ...

I've always been taught that metaphors and similes both draw a parallel between two disparate ideas/thoughts/objects, but that a simile is a more explicit comparison using the word "like" or "is", whereas a metaphor's connection is more implicit. For example, "His injured ankle burned like a hot ...

Why do I sometimes see a backtick with a single quote `like this'? What's the name of this usage? What are some good references so I can find more information by myself?

If A is dependant, what does one call B?

Are you his dependancy, dependendee or something else? What is this type of opposite words called, I believe it is not called antonym, as that would be independant.

I wanted to know the difference between these three sentences. Please help me correct my statement if it is grammatically incorrect. I just heard somebody say "double double confirm." It reminded me of a special event that happened in my life. I just heard somebody say "double double confir...