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  1. grammar - Jon and I or Jon and me? - English Language & Usage …

    Sep 18, 2014 · How do I know when to use Jon and I, or Jon and me? I can't really figure it out. I've tried to teach myself, but I just can't seem to do it. Will someone please help me figure this …

  2. etymology - Why does the name 'John' have an 'h' in it? - English ...

    Dec 6, 2014 · From this, I would tentatively conclude that (1.) the vernacular pronunciation of the name became a single-syllable "Jon" fairly early on, and (2.) the John spelling might have …

  3. Is it acceptable to drop the comma in "Thanks, John"?

    The main difference between lying and not using a comma in "Thanks, John", in your analogy, is that lying is a deliberate act of deception that often has negative consequences for the person …

  4. How to use the term "carbon copy" in business emails?

    Sep 19, 2017 · As per Jon Hanna's second example, you can also use this parenthetically: My manager (copied) will need to provide approval My manager (copied in) will need to provide …

  5. Is the correct format "Good morning, John" or "Good morning …

    Apr 22, 2016 · Which of these is in the correct format? Good morning, John. Or Good morning John.

  6. Is it ok to end sentences with a possessive apostrophe?

    Nov 11, 2014 · Jon's is no longer a possessive adjective, but a possessive pronoun, just like mine, yours, his, hers, theirs and ours. I hope this helps you see why it is OK to end a …

  7. etymology - What is the origin of the phrase "buck naked"?

    The phrase buck naked is well known and means "completely naked". It is synonymous to butt naked and stark naked, both self-explanatory. However, there are a few …

  8. etymology - Why is a bathroom sometimes called a "john"?

    Sep 7, 2011 · "John" is sometimes used as slang for a bathroom or a toilet. I'm curious, what is the origin of this usage?

  9. You can contact John, Jane or me (myself) for more information

    Me. Myself is reflexive: it denotes that the person (me) is doing something to that person (myself) and no other. It's not correct to use a reflexive pronoun unless the recipient of the action is the …

  10. Is "I am sat" bad English? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Is "I am sat" bad English? I believe it is incorrect and instead either the present continuous I am sitting or the predicate adjective I am seated should be used. I hear this quite often, howe...