is it "a M" or "an M" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jan 23, 2017 · Is it "using an MD simulation" or "using a MD simulation"? MD stands for "Molecular Dynamics". Since "M" is pronounced "EM", I thought it must be "an". I found both …
When to use "I" or "I am" - English Language Learners Stack …
"I'm really envy" -> "I really envy" [buzzer] "I pretty sure" -> "I'm pretty sure". [fine] I really envy you. [the verb envy requires a direct object] OR; I am really envious of you.=I'm really envious …
phrase usage - How many meanings does "I am in" have? - English ...
The opposite also exists, "I'm out". Meaning "I'm no longer participating", "I'm not onboard anymore". It is informal, but that doesn't prevent it from being used in literature or movies to …
"Hello, This is" vs "My Name is" or "I am" in self introduction
Dec 1, 2017 · In person in a small group, you'd say "Hi! I'm James!" and probably extend your hand to shake. If you are in front a of a room of strangers introducing yourself, you might be …
Does "I'm on it" mean "I'm doing it" or "I'm going to do it"?
Mar 5, 2018 · I'm on it means that you have already began the task. And, probably, you are doing it now! Hey, what about the essay? Well, I'm on it! This means the other person has already …
future tense - "I will be" or "I'm going to be" - English Language ...
I'm gonna be fine. This should definitely not be used in formal writing, and if you're learning the language it's best to clearly enunciate your words, but as you might hear this from a native …
How should I use the "in-", "im-", "il-", and "ir-" prefixes?
I've never heard (or seen) "innatural"; "unnatural" is what I would expect. Webster's 3rd Unabridged shows fewer than four columns of "in-n*" words, and fewer than five of those …
What is the difference between I'll and I will?
Dec 29, 2015 · I'll is a contraction of I will.These types of "apostrophe words" are called contractions (though be aware that there are other reasons to use apostrophes besides …
usage - "I'm calling to..." vs. "I called to..." - English Language ...
Sep 6, 2022 · "I'm calling to confirm with you about dinner on Friday" is 100% correct and natural. The other one is in the simple past, so it means you called before, which cannot possibly refer …
word usage - "familiar to" vs. "familiar with" - English Language ...
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with your poetry. In the following context, which one should I use? British English is familiar to Chinese kids, since they are taught in school with British English. or. …