
Arguing or argument - WordReference Forums
Oct 8, 2019 · 'Arguing' as a noun is the process generally. Only 'argument' can be used for a specific one that lasts ten minutes or happened twice on Tuesday, so you would only want a plural for …
argues vs is arguing - WordReference Forums
Oct 12, 2022 · They're all wrong because "always" should be before the verb. "How he always argues with me" or "how he's always arguing with me" would be the most usual answers.
“There's no …ing” =”It’s impossible to - WordReference Forums
Jan 16, 2017 · Would there be any differences in meaning when the first part of the sentence (1) is changed from “There's no arguing” to “It’s impossible to argue”? (1)There's no arguing with my wife …
bickering arguing - WordReference Forums
May 6, 2019 · "Arguing" is more general in meaning. It refers to any sort of prolonged verbal disagreement. "Bickering" specifically refers to arguing over minor matters, or engaging in pointless, …
A committee is/are - WordReference Forums
Sep 1, 2014 · Hi all, In Oxford Advanced Dictionary, it is written that 'committee' can be followed by both singular or plural verb as in the example : 'The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant.' …
English Only - WordReference Forums
Apr 9, 2005 · Discussions in English about the English language. This is not a translation forum.
to turn black into white | WordReference Forums
Dec 19, 2014 · He was a brilliant talker, and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. The others said …
is not worth an argument. - WordReference Forums
May 20, 2015 · "This small detail is not worth an argument, in my opinion" (grammatically correct???) "This small detail is not worth arguing about, in my opinion" (reference sentence) Have both …
Using Present Continuous To Complain - WordReference Forums
Jul 16, 2015 · One usage of "present continuous " is to complain about things or people. My question is : Is it necessary to use an adverb of frequency in this case? So would it be OK if I complain of my …
Greeting - How are you? good or fine? | WordReference Forums
Jul 20, 2007 · There could be a case for arguing that "fine" is used as an adverb, here. Cf issue of: "he is quicker than I am " where "quicker" is the comparative of an adjective qualifying a noun or pronoun, …