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Is it grammatically correct to sequence paragraphs using First, Second, Third, and Finally? If not, is there a good word that replaces Finally? Starting a paragraph with Final doesn't sound corre...

Sep 6, 2024 · When should I use proximity rule in English grammar, and how to use pronouns? [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 1 year, 4 months ago Modified 1 year, 4 months ago

Possible Duplicate: Are collective nouns always plural, or are certain ones singular? Which is correct: The rest of the staff is or are? The rest of my family is or are? I've done a bit of re...

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I have seen several sentences in English where some writers have written had twice in a row. I am a bit confused about when the grammar calls for using had had. For example: I had had my car ...

Dec 7, 2014 · Of late, I have been noticing a lot of casual memes floating around, particularly on Facebook, that involve this phrase. Typical constructs could be like the following examples: …

According to Cambridge English dictionary 'As of' means "starting from a particular time or date". So it would be the opposite of 'as at' not the synonym.

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Mar 14, 2015 · All too often, the 19th century scholars who wrote volumes on English grammar are today accused of being pedantic; persnickety; puritanical and prescriptivist poppycock grammarians. …