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  1. grammar - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Nov 28, 2022 · ex. — Could it be that the wind banged the door shut? — This can become a possibility only if there was a sufficiently strong wind that day, and if the corridor pulls in strong …

  2. What's the difference between "ex-" and "former" [closed]

    Conversationally, I agree that ex-wife seems much more common that former wife. In writing, though, the use of former doesn't seem so rare. Here's an interesting Ngram.

  3. 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?

  4. Is there any difference between "out of the picture" and "out of …

    Oct 9, 2020 · 0 For example, is there any difference between the following sentences: With your ex out of the picture, we can finally start dating. With your ex out of the equation, we can finally …

  5. Addressing a former office-holder by that office's title

    An ex-ambassador is not Ambassador Anybody. However, these days, no one pays attention to such niceties, which means that everybody pretty much gets called whatever. Just ask them …

  6. I've been waiting vs I was waiting - English Language Learners …

    "was waiting" reflects that the action finished in the past, usually you provide the reference to the past. "have been waiting", as you've described, should point out that the action has relevance …

  7. 'All this' vs 'All these' - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Aug 17, 2016 · What's difference between these two and where should I use them. For ex. That mobile is cheap. It has front and rear camera. All this makes it a good phone. What should I …

  8. Working in / for / at? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Which is the correct way to tell where I'm working? I'm working in XYZ company. I'm working for XYZ company. I'm working at XYZ company. Or is there any difference in the meaning?

  9. usage of the term "former" to apply to the dead

    Jan 17, 2015 · First made law in 1958, this legislation has evolved, but never included any but living ex-presidents. Because of several government decisions as to what benefits ex …

  10. "Had it been" other usages - English Language Learners Stack …

    Recently, I came across a very interesting expression (I shall consider it as an expression) - Had it been. Ex: Two boys were caught robbing Had it been two girls, no one would have paid …