word choice - What is the name of the symbols "<" and ">"?
Jun 27, 2015 · +1, I like that this is the first answer to address the multiple Unicode code points involved. However, I think you might mention that regardless of the characters' names or …
Which is correct, "neither is" or "neither are"?
In formal usage, it should definitely be is: Neither of these options is available. This is the traditional rule (iirc, Fowler’s discusses this at length). However, in colloquial usage, either …
Difference between "This is" and "It is", "These are" and "They are"
Dec 5, 2016 · When I should use "It is" and when "This is"? For example when I show an apple to my son, how is better to say: It is an apple This is an apple What is the main difference …
What really is a "Yester" in Yesterday or Yesteryear?
Nov 15, 2025 · Apparently, Yester cannot be used alone in a sentence, except when accompanied by "day" (yesterday) or "year" (yesteryear). It cannot be …
"None of us is" vs "None of us are", Which is Correct?
Jul 18, 2018 · Background We have a motivational poster in our office that says: None of us is as smart as all of us. I think that it's grammatically incorrect, and here is my reasoning: All of the …
"Is" vs. "Are" when using (s) [duplicate] - English Language
Dec 11, 2018 · When using (s), should "is" or "are" be used? Regardless of what option(s) is decided. or Regardless of what option(s) are decided.
What is the small room most businesses have at their entrance …
Mar 22, 2014 · I would call "entranceway", "entryway", or "entry" the small room, generally less than 10 ft. by 10 ft., separated by a double set of doors at the entrance of a business facility. …
"There is" or "There are" a large quantity of people?
May 11, 2015 · I thought this excerpt from Oxford Dictionaries was instructive: Although the expression ‘a number’ is strictly singular, the phrase ‘a number of’' is used with plural nouns …
Correct use of lie or lay in the following context
Jul 30, 2014 · I based my final year project around web technologies where my strengths lie. OR I based my final year project around web technologies where my strengths lay.
How do I use "as of now" correctly? - English Language & Usage …
Aug 31, 2014 · Just to clarify, I am not a native English speaker. I occasionally hear from other non-native English speakers the use of the phrase: "As of now" with the meaning of Currently. …