grammar - When is "someone" singular and when is it plural?
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 …
"I and someone", "me and someone" or "I and someone we"
40 "I and someone are interested" is grammatically correct. It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say …
I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes …
27 Iúil 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they …
word choice - One vs someone, can be used interchangeably?
28 Iúil 2013 · I've been searching about the ability to use "one" and "someone" interchangeably but found almost nothing. So what's the difference between them and can they be used …
What is a word for someone who wants to do everything or be …
15 Feabh 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for …
Is there a subtle difference between "somebody" and "someone", …
27 Feabh 2012 · Are there any subtle differences between "somebody" and "someone", or can they be used completely interchangeably? Similarly, can you imagine a situation in which you would …
Preposition with verb "provide" - English Language & Usage Stack …
It appears the transitive verb provide has (at least) two prepositions: provide (something) for (someone/something) provide (something) to (someone/something) For example, The …
anyone vs someone. Which one? - English Language Learners …
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?
Informal word for someone who likes to keep to themselves
4 Márta 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 …
What do you call someone who always puts blame on others?
19 Iúil 2014 · You could call someone that who manages to be appear blameless (not getting the blame). But "artful dodger" is inappropriate for a person who always blames others.