apostrophe - Individual's or individuals' - English Language
2020年12月3日 · Although the word individual sounds singular because it relates to one person, it is possible to have two or more individuals. This is the case in your sentence. You could have written
meaning - Is there a word to describe an individual who has …
2016年2月19日 · Let's say examples of negative emotions are sadness and despair, and example of positive emotions are happiness and pride. So is there a word that describes a person who has total, complete control
What do you call an individual who tolerates criticism?
2015年1月14日 · As there isn't a specific context given, I'm going to suggest a self-explanatory term: criticism-tolerant.. It is a neologism and not a common word but everyone would understand.
single word requests - Legal name for "individual" vs. "company ...
Saeed, is there a legal requirement for your site to use the right words? If so, you may want to check with a lawyer instead. If not, I think "individual" and "organization" covers them; the latter encompasses both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations. This is US-speak, at least. –
any every - Any individual or any individuals? - English Language ...
2013年4月16日 · The Newyorker reports: “Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice,” Obama said. What is correct? 'Any responsible individual' or 'Any responsible
Word or short phrase to describe an individual who does not tend ...
2016年1月7日 · I'm looking for a good way to express the concept of someone whose natural predisposition tends towards less extremes of emotion than the average person; they get less sad when bad things happen, l...
How to describe an individual who always speaks in a "matter of …
I have a friend who always speaks in a very matter-of-fact manner. On numerous occasions, he has mentioned how it was "the best BLANK" he has ever had, or "the best BLANK in the city." Everythi...
Is it correct to use "their" instead of "his or her"?
Certainly many usage guides have advised against use of this "singular they" on various "logical" grounds.. Nevertheless, singular they has long been part of the English language, and there are various posts on Language Log giving examples of it being used in the Bible, by Shakespeare, by the president, by the Canadian Department of Justice,
salutations - Title in a letter to an unknown person - English …
2014年1月25日 · Many times when writing a letter asking to a department of my university, I'm hesitating for the appropriate title. Say I want to email "Student Insurance Office" to ask about insurance coverage. ...
pronouns - Is it correct to use "their" when referring to a single ...
2019年3月21日 · Imagine you were learning English as a foreign language; I'm sure you'd be told that (unless there is gender ambiguity) a female individual requires the possessive adjective "her". The only reason I can think of for using 'their' in a case like this would be to tease those who are annoyed by such solecisms.