
Correct usage of replacing cuss words with symbols
16 I've noticed that symbols (i.e. #, $, %, !, *, etc.) are commonly used to filter profanity/foul language. Just out of curiosity, is there a specific way to do this. I've noticed sometimes there …
Meaning of "by" when used with dates - inclusive or exclusive
Aug 28, 2014 · Meaning of "by" when used with dates - inclusive or exclusive [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 11 years, 1 month ago Modified 11 years, 1 month ago
"I use to", or "I used to" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 6, 2013 · The important part is that "used to" must be pronounced /yustə/, with an /st/, not a /zd/. This is true for the past terminative idiom in this example, and also for the different idiom …
Why is "guinea pig" used as the colloquial term for test subjects?
Nov 8, 2010 · The animals were frequently used as a model organism in the 19th and 20th centuries, resulting in the epithet "guinea pig" for a test subject, but have since been largely …
use vs. used what is the correct usage? [duplicate]
Oct 27, 2015 · I am trying to find out if this question is correct. Did Wang Bo used to be awkward? Should I write "use to be" instead of "used to be," or is "used to be" correct in this sentence?
What term is used for the closing of a letter?
Salutation is the term used to describe the beginning of a letter or other correspondence. What is the term used for the closing of a letter? Here are some examples: Yours truly, Sincerely, Best …
differences - Didn't used to or didn't use to? - English Language ...
Apr 18, 2017 · Here is a question that has been nagging me for a few years: Which is the right usage: "Didn't used to" or "didn't use to?" Examples: We lived on the coast for years but we …
"Compared with" vs "Compared to"—which is used when?
Aug 12, 2010 · When Compare is used in the past participle form to introduce a Subordinate clause, With is more common in British English and To is more common in American English.
punctuation - How are bracket ellipsis [...] used in quotations ...
The convention I was taught is that hard brackets are used for insertions in quotations, and ellipses used for deletions. With that convention, you'd never use both at the same time.
Origin of the word "cum" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jan 4, 2011 · What is the origin of the word cum? I'm trying to find the roots for its prevalent usage, especially in North America.