The compound determinative "someone" is inherently singular due to the singular nominal base "one", so [2] has the expected singular verb "cleans". "Clean" in [1] may appear to be a plural verb, but it's …

40 "I and someone are interested" is grammatically correct. It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say "Someone and I …

Feb 15, 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for someone who …

Jul 27, 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn …

Oct 7, 2019 · 0 English speakers use the possessive apostrophe ("someone's something") where possible, because it makes sentences more clear to specify a direct object without it also being the …

May 5, 2023 · Using "somebody" or "someone" instead of "one" would be asking if there is a person who could do better, instead of asking if there is a way to do better. See Pronouns: one, you, we, they …

Aug 15, 2019 · I have some difficulty to understand when to use the 4 words: anybody, somebody, anyone, someone. For example: “I would like to ask if someone can help me” is it right? And if I want …

Is it correct that somebody may imply many people or an organization as a whole? Particularly, can I think that someone assumes only one person whereas somebody can be said about a group of …

Aug 10, 2016 · 2 Someone and anyone mean different things. So which one is right depends on what you want to say. That is quite common in everyday English when speaking about a person, …

Feb 27, 2012 · Are there any subtle differences between "somebody" and "someone", or can they be used completely interchangeably? Similarly, can you imagine a situation in which you would prefer …