The compound determinative "someone" is inherently singular due to the singular nominal base "one", so [2] has the expected singular verb "cleans". "Clean" in [1] may appear to be a plural …

Nov 28, 2024 · I am wondering what difference between 'visit someone' and 'visit with someone' there is. In Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries Visit with (North American English) to spend time …

Oct 31, 2024 · You want a word for someone who doesn't like having any fun, or someone who refuses traditional holidays, or prefers to do their own thing spontaneously, or what?

Has someone seen my bag? Has anyone seen my bag? Which one is grammatically correct and Why? Which one should I use at this place? Can you give some more examples?

It appears the transitive verb provide has (at least) two prepositions: provide (something) for (someone/something) provide (something) to (someone/something) For example, The …

Apr 23, 2024 · When someone asks you politely to do something and you want to do it, how do you answer? I was using "ok", but it seemed too general and thought about "of course".

Mar 4, 2016 · What, then, is the correct word to describe someone who prefers to keep to themselves, avoids parties and get-togethers? I'm not looking for the absolutely precise …

Jun 1, 2018 · Rebel - noun - Someone who may behave differently from other people and has rejected the values of society or of their parents. One classic example is the film James Dean - …

Aug 1, 2022 · This has two meanings, when you attract someone's attention, but more relevantly, when you see something interesting/unusual and it attracts your attention. Cambridge gives …

Nov 2, 2024 · Example: People prefer an unequivocal position from their leaders; vacillators do not inspire confidence. is not a good choice, as TimR commented "to change your mind" is to …