This will depend on whether he’s suitable for the job. This will depend on whether he’s suitable for the job or not. This will depend on whether or not he’s suitable for the job. It is still not defined whether we’re following that approach. It is still not defined whether we’re following that approach or … Read more
Ernie, from Sesame Street, says the following lines aloud while he is lying awake in bed: Boy, am I thirsty. Am I thirsty. Am I thirrrrsty! I don’t think it’s a question. I have no idea why he doesn’t say “I am thirsty”. Classic Sesame Street – Ernie gets thirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsty! Answer You are correct; Ernie … Read more
I know "No, thank you" means rejection. Me: Hey, Bob. You want some drink? Bob: No, thank you. But I was involved with this kind of conversation Me: Thanks, Mr Jordan for teaching me. Mr.Jordan: No! Thank you! Did he reject my thanks? Does this mean that it’s something like No Problem, or is he … Read more
According to Ngram, first of all is twice as popular as firstly, but secondly is a hundred times more popular than second of all. When I present two points, do I have to be consistent in the choice of these phrases (if I use firstly, should the other be secondly)? Because If I choose the … Read more
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. (Harry Potter) Why is ‘thank you very much’? jotted down? Is it a kind of greetings when you start speaking or writing? Or does it just have the causality with the previous mention? … Read more
