Nov 29, 2005 · Which one is correct? "a specific situation" or "an specific situation"? I know "an" normally goes with words starting with a vowel but in this case...

Apr 23, 2007 · Maybe they are actually specific/non-specific adjective endings? If we would add an adjective in this example, then for translation (1) it would be the definite ending and indefinite for the …

Jul 7, 2009 · For a specific date, you need to use on - on July 7, 2009. For a month or a year or a season, use in - in July / in 2009 / in the summer.

Aug 25, 2005 · Hi! I think the correct preposition is "in August", when u aren't talking about a specific date.

Oct 29, 2011 · The preposition of seems a bit out of place to me, but maybe you could use it in a specific context like: “a specialist of wine”. However, I would always say “a wine specialist” instead. So, I …

Oct 30, 2017 · If it is something you are deciding not to do, and explaining this to someone, use (2) If it is something you did, and are saying there was no specific reason, use (1).

May 14, 2010 · Hello, Which form would sound better to a native's ear between: the system has been tailored for (this application) and the system has been tailored to (this application) ? A google fight …

May 13, 2015 · When talking about a meeting or reunion that's going to take place in a small location(an office or a meeting room of a specific group) inside of another bigger location(a building, for example, …

Mar 14, 2013 · "Government" can be used without "the" if we are talking about the idea of government rather than a specific government. Our president Abraham Lincoln used it that way in his famous …

May 21, 2008 · Hello, I am wondering what you, native speakers, call people unable to speak. I have found the following, but it says it is old fashioned. Thank you!