member's/members'/members area | WordReference Forums
Sep 13, 2010 · One is not necessarily correct over the others... - member's area = an area of a member, belonging to a member - members' area = an area of members, belonging to more …
A group of people + is/are ? | WordReference Forums
Jan 26, 2021 · Collecting phrases like a number of or a pair of can make it hard to choose between is and are. Which verb do you use when you’re talking about a number of people? On …
How to refer to someone whom one works with at lab
Nov 26, 2015 · Hello, my dear word nerd fellows! I have a question to ask you guys: What's the most common term to refer to someone whom one works with at a lab, say, having the same …
He is my family <member>. | WordReference Forums
Dec 16, 2017 · He is family which means he is a family member， right？ In this case，is “family” an adjective？ I looked up the dictionary， found “family” as an adjective. Thank you so …
Dear parents / Parents [Capital letters?] - WordReference Forums
Nov 18, 2013 · Should I always capitalize the word "parents" in informal letters or emails when use it with "Dear..."? Are there any rules?
Dear or Dears [letter] | WordReference Forums
May 23, 2013 · "Dear" is an adjective here. Adjectives in English do not change form when they describe plural nouns or nouns of different gender.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
Jan 28, 2015 · Never thought I'd need to ask questions in the English forum, but here I am. In the sentence, How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? whose capacity do …
As a team member; team members, we; each one of us should
Mar 7, 2012 · "A team member" is clearly singular, but "we" is clearly plural - unless the speaker is Queen Victoria - and the contrast is jarring. In practice, I prefer 3 and 4. 3 emphasizes the …
grey rabbitbrush - WordReference Forums
Jan 19, 2025 · What is grey rabbitbrush in Chinese？一枝黄 (學名 Ericameria nauseosa), 別名: 灰葉兔灌木 (gray rabbitbrush), 橡膠兔灌木 (rubber rabbitbrush).
The majority: was or were - WordReference Forums
Dec 15, 2014 · Hi there. Which sentence is correct: The majority of our undergraduate students were satisfied with his performance. The majority of our undergraduate students was satisfied …