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How do i pronunce this logo?
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Guide to using Singular "They"
I'm a native English speaker who uses singular they/them pronouns. Here's a quick guide to using them: Although this may seem like a new linguistic development, the singular *they* has been in use in English since the 14th century. You can use it to refer to anyone whose gender or preferred pronouns you don't know, or for someone who chooses to go by those pronouns. When in doubt, just ask! Don't beat yourself up too much for getting it wrong, just keep doing your best. It's not a big deal if you don't make it one. But remember: Treat others the way you want to be treated. You wouldn't like someone calling you a "she" when you're a "he" or anything like that, so try to give others the same respect. In many cases, the singular *they* sounds similar to the plural *they*, but there are some exceptions. For example, "Are" is typically used instead of "is" for singular *they*, just because it sounds better. "Is" would technically be grammatically correct for the singular *they*, but it sounds strange. Still, you should be understood regardless. Examples of singular *they*: - They - Them - Their/Theirs - Themself - Theirself Examples of singular *they* in sentences: - "Oh, I've met *them*! *They're* really funny." - "Do you know where *they* went?" - "Have you seen *their* shirt?" - "*They* found it hard to imagine *themself* in that situation." - "*They're* going to do it *theirself*." I hope this was helpful! If you have any questions, just ask!
Is there any general rule of thumb whether to refer to someone with their first or last name?
I saw a discussion somewhere that Kamala Harris is called Kamala, whereas Donald Trump is Trump. Unfortunately they didn't delve deep enough about why people unanimously agreed to call them as such. There doesn't seem to be any consistency here whether the first or last name is used. Can someone explain this to me please? Also feel free to correct my English. Thanks in advance!
Cheat a friend? shouldn't it be "cheat on a friend"?
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Is it common to use “thineselves” to say “yourselves”?
I saw someone saying “you best prepare thineselves” and I’ve never seen that term before.
The Answer is D; Why is A Incorrect?
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been in the US since I was six, told I have an accent and sound nasally
Hi, I've been in the US since I was six, I'm seventeen now. People tell me I have an accent and that I sound nasally and like a prepubescent kid, I'm originally from Egypt and my native language is Arabic. What about it gives me away? How can I fix it? I put some voice clips below, I used this accent website and it reads me as either Arabic or Hindi/Urdu. [https://voca.ro/1hr4i2KGUrzr](https://voca.ro/1hr4i2KGUrzr) [https://voca.ro/12FwxSZh4whv](https://voca.ro/12FwxSZh4whv) [https://voca.ro/13VYo0hA8dQs](https://voca.ro/13VYo0hA8dQs)
Which one sound sounds more natural in speaking?
"I’ve left my laptop for repair, so I can’t do anything right now." "My laptop is being repaired, so I can’t do anything right now." If there is a more natural way to say this, let me know!
What does shein mean in this phrase
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What is the feeling when your skin is feeling "dull"?
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