
pronouns - "One of them" vs. "One of which" - English Language …
Which one is grammatically correct or better? I have two assignments, One of them is done. I have two assignments, One of which is done. I watched a video tutorial that the teacher said …
What's the difference between "ones", "the ones", "those", "one", …
Jan 10, 2019 · Some people say a dog=one, dogs=ones, the dog=the one=that, and the dogs=the ones=those. It's a rule of thumb, but what I found was that this is not always correct.
"One-to-one" vs. "one-on-one" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Apr 19, 2012 · One-to-one is used when you talk about transfer or communications. You may use one-to-one when you can identify a source and a destination. For eg., a one-to-one email is …
Does "but one" mean "only one" or "except one"? [duplicate]
Does "but one" mean "only one" or "except one"? This phrase shows up in the song "Love is an Open Door" from the movie "Frozen". The relevant line is "Our mental synchronization can …
Use "you" or "one" in formal writing? - English Language & Usage …
Aug 23, 2013 · This is really the only circumstance I will use "one" as opposed to "you." Generally, except in very formal writing, "one" comes across as rather pretentious or old fashioned. It …
Which is it: "1½ years old" or "1½ year old"? [duplicate]
Feb 1, 2015 · If the entry is part of a classification: That kid is a one-and-a-half-year-old. If the entry is describing the age of the person: That kid is one and a half years old. Both of these …
Which is correct vs which one is correct? [duplicate]
Aug 11, 2019 · When using the word " which " is it necessary to still use " one " after asking a question or do " which " and " which one " have the same meaning? Where do you draw the …
Which vs Which one - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Recently I've come across sentences that doesn't have "one" in it and it looks like odd to me because I'm used to say "which one...?" The sentences must be correct because they are …
idioms - "On one hand" vs "on the one hand." - English Language ...
Mar 2, 2019 · As an American, I mostly hear “on the one hand,” but use only “on one hand.” By the vagaries of fate, I'm a linguist. Synchronically, the adj. one in “one hand” is a determiner, …
"one of A and B" or "one of A or B"? - English Language & Usage …
Feb 21, 2018 · This version is longer but can be used for a larger set, eg 'one of A, B, or C will happen and only one'. Place a mental point on the red area, you'll see that it belongs to one …