"One-to-one" vs. "one-on-one" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Apr 19, 2012 · One-to-one is used when you talk about transfer or communications. You may use one-to-one when you can identify a source and a destination. For eg., a one-to-one email is …
verbs - One or both of them has or have? - English Language …
Jan 4, 2025 · But actually, one or both of them has already disengaged emotionally from the marriage. In this case, 'both of them', a plural form, is closer to the verb 'has', so I thought 'has' …
Use "you" or "one" in formal writing? - English Language & Usage …
Aug 23, 2013 · However, when one uses the word "one", it is as if one is speaking in general terms, not refering to any specified individual. It isn't a hard rule that every use of 'you' is …
When to use "1" vs. "one" for technical writing?
Jul 21, 2017 · I currently am in the middle of a discussion about the proper use for when to use the numeral "1" versus "one". There are two sides to this argument: 1) In technical writing, …
Which is it: "1½ years old" or "1½ year old"? [duplicate]
Feb 1, 2015 · If the entry is part of a classification: That kid is a one-and-a-half-year-old. If the entry is describing the age of the person: That kid is one and a half years old. Both of these …
"one of A and B" or "one of A or B"? - English Language & Usage …
Feb 21, 2018 · This version is longer but can be used for a larger set, eg 'one of A, B, or C will happen and only one'. Place a mental point on the red area, you'll see that it belongs to one …
Does "but one" mean "only one" or "except one"? [duplicate]
Does "but one" mean "only one" or "except one"? This phrase shows up in the song "Love is an Open Door" from the movie "Frozen". The relevant line is "Our mental synchronization can …
Which vs Which one - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Recently I've come across sentences that doesn't have "one" in it and it looks like odd to me because I'm used to say "which one...?" The sentences must be correct because they are …
Difference between "I'm the one who..." and "I was the one who..."
Oct 6, 2023 · I drew the shorter straw, so I was the one who collected the money. The present tense "I am the one" refers to the current state of affairs. You are the person responsible for …
Which is correct vs which one is correct? [duplicate]
Aug 11, 2019 · When using the word " which " is it necessary to still use " one " after asking a question or do " which " and " which one " have the same meaning? Where do you draw the …