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  1. grammar - "Deficiency" or "Deficiencies" - English Language …

    Nov 11, 2020 · The sentence with "deficiencies" as a plural is good too. Whether you use the singular or plural depends on how you are thinking of "deficiency", and either way seems valid.

  2. Which is correct: "have been completed" or "are completed"

    The requested modifications have been completed. is better, because you are referring to a continuing action (you finished writing the code, but it will get tested next). Put into context: …

  3. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Dec 29, 2021 · 1 Social inequality is lack of equality economic shortcoming is lack of perfect economy Therefore I decided to use the word "deficiency" to refer to these problems. Is it …

  4. Makeup, make-up or make up? - English Language Learners Stack …

    Jul 15, 2015 · To supply the shortfall or deficiencies of; to complete (a given number, quantity, period, etc.); (formerly also in pass.) to be completed in form or growth, come to fruition, …

  5. singular vs plural - "There is a lot " vs. "There are lot" - English ...

    Jan 2, 2017 · There is a lot of animals. There are lot of animals. Which one between the above sentences is correct? Or can both be used?

  6. difference - "remediate an issue" vs "remedy an issue" - English ...

    Sep 27, 2015 · Are the phrases "remediate an issue" and "remedy an issue" both correct, and are they synonymous?

  7. Is it correct to use the expression "I have also attached..." in an e ...

    Feb 1, 2016 · Question 1: It is grammatical to use in an email and just tells the recipient what you have attached to the email. I would prefer "Enclosure:" for a more formal email though. …

  8. Does “redeeming quality” simply mean “positive quality” today?

    I want to understand if the meaning of the term “redeeming quality” has slightly changed recently. In tv shows, interviews etc. it is just used to describe a positive quality. The use of the term

  9. word usage - "Incapabilities" Vs "Inabilities" - English Language ...

    I don't much like incapabilities, and inabilities is just a complete non-starter. You could use, say, shortcomings, but I suggest you forget about pluralising his deficiencies anyway and go for …

  10. politeness - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Dec 20, 2021 · When is it possible to say for instance: Perhaps you could help me with that. I would really appreciate it if you could compare this one with: Would you please help me with …