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Are collective nouns (and in particular companies) always given a plural verb form, or are certain ones treated as singular?
Aug 18, 2010
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When to use “that” and when to use “which”, especially in relative clauses
Aug 5, 2010
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50
What are the differences between "assume", "presume" and "suppose"
Aug 10, 2010
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What are some of the better English reference grammars?
Aug 6, 2010
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"did shoot" vs "shot"
Aug 9, 2010
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Origin/reason for the expression "on the bus" instead of "in the bus"
Aug 7, 2010
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Why would you write "ain't"? Isn't it a contraction only used in spoken English?
Aug 6, 2010
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Is it acceptable to start a sentence with “however”?
Aug 5, 2010
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When should I use "in" or "on"?
Aug 7, 2010
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Which is correct: "standing on line" or "standing in line"?
Aug 7, 2010
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Pitfalls of linear mixed models
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