Nov 11, 2020 · In the first example, "deficiency" is singular and needs an article: Students mostly have a deficiency in math. That use of "mostly" is a bit informal. A more careful expression might be Most …

Dec 4, 2024 · *Foreigner is the right word:". emigrant meaning. a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another. "she was a Polish emigrant who came to Scotland during the …

One of my colleagues (not a native English speaker) always ends his emails like this: Bests Mike I guess he means Best regards with Bests. Could someone help explain?

Dec 9, 2019 · "Lack" can mean that something is absent, but can also mean a shortage, or a deficiency. Secondly, you can use either the definite or indefinite article with both words.

Jul 3, 2020 · Your example does not work with "anybody", because "anybody" is a non-specific person. You can't say "anyone was there". Unlike the party invitation where "anybody can come", When …

Jun 2, 2014 · It depends on the context. The phrase in the dark and the word darkness has several meanings. If you want to mean that phrase or words simply absence of light or illumination, both are …

Aug 2, 2021 · I would say that in practice, there is very little difference between "have no influence on somebody" and "have no influence over somebody". Removing the no, it is typical to say "have an …

Jul 2, 2024 · They represent a deficiency in education only if you believe that education is a matter of teaching people that they are not competent to speak their own language and should be saying …

Aug 19, 2021 · Q.1) What's the difference between pure, purer, and more pure, and what's the correct situation to use each one? Q.2) What should I write (pure, purer, or more pure) in the following …

Aug 8, 2015 · In concrete terms, a reference point or point of reference is a fixed point which can be used to refer to other points. When you say, "the third item from the end," the item at the end is being …