When do I use a question mark with "Could you [please]
Jan 20, 2011 · A sentence like Could you please pass me the pepper shaker is not really a question. Should I use a question mark or a period to end this sentence? What about: Could you let me know …
Origin and variants of phrase: "let's blow this popsicle stand"
Oct 3, 2015 · I'd like to know the origin and precursor or derivative variants of the phrase "let's blow this popsicle stand". Reliable, conclusive, source-supported, authoritative and consistent information about
apostrophe - Etymology of "let us" and "let's" - English Language ...
Let's go out Let's have a party Let's see what happens Let's stand together in this emergency Let's not forget those who sacrificed their lives Questions I believe that let + us is the only instance where this …
Perception of the phrase "kindly let us know..."
Jun 5, 2014 · Recently, I talked to a native speaker about the proper usage of the word “kindly”. I frequently use phrases like “kindly let us know whether you agree with the suggested approach” in …
When is it necessary to use "have had"?
Nov 10, 2010 · @Pacerier: Let us think up a context. Let us say there is a recipe book that many people use. The book gets worn with the use. We could say we had our copy replaced five years ago, and …
Let's suppose vs. Let us suppose - English Language & Usage Stack …
Apr 30, 2014 · A great deal depends on (a) the field involved and common usages there (in mathematics, for instance, there are traditions that prescribe), and (b) the supposition or assumption …
"Free of" vs. "Free from" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 15, 2017 · So let's try a few examples. "Freedom from want." "Freedom from fear." "Freedom from hunger." These phrases cannot be constructed using the word "of." They demonstrate of being free …
"At/on (the) weekend (s)" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
"Let's eat at an Italian restaurant at 9pm" against "Let's eat in downtown on Friday". Going by this logic, 'on' should be used. 'The' is imperative because weekend is a common noun, and to add specificity …
etymology - Why is a bathroom sometimes called a "john"? - English ...
Sep 7, 2011 · The straight dope has an answer to this question printed in 1985. The origins of referring to the outhouse as "john" or "jake" evidently goes back to the 16th-century. This is one of those …
Which is grammatically correct: "Let he who..." or "Let him who..."
Sep 16, 2011 · Let he who believes in this prophet speak now what he knows. Let him who believes in this prophet speak now what he knows.