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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Let's suppose vs. Let us suppose - English Language & Usage …
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 …
"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 …
"At/on (the) weekend (s)" - English Language & Usage Stack …
"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 …
etymology - Why is a bathroom sometimes called a "john"?
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 …
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.