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  1. logic - Is there a difference between "being selected" and "being …

    In my mind, the term pre-selected, aside from its implicit implying that the selection process is a multistage one, gently stresses that the selection in the first round is not a definitive result, …

  2. Is there a difference between "select" and "selected"?

    In the given context, 'select' is correct. There is a difference, but the incorrect use of 'selected' is widespread, so much so that many believe both are correct, some even think 'selected' is correct.

  3. is vs was vs has been - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    0 "Is selected" describes the state he is in. "Selected" can be an adjective, so that is grammatical but it's not very idiomatic. "He is short-listed for the job" would be fine, though. "Was selected" …

  4. "Are you sure to delete?" or "Are you sure you want to delete?"

    Are you sure to delete this item? Sure means "certain, without doubt". Therefore this asks if they are definitely going to delete the item. This isn't something to ask the user; if anything it's …

  5. Shall I answer Yes/No to this question?

    I'm filling an application which asks the following question: You have not attended the X company Selection Process in the last 6 months. * Yes/No I've not attended any selection process. So, …

  6. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 17, 2011 · These two words are often used interchangeably and the greatest difference I can find between the two is "choose" for choosing multiple items from a set, and "select" for …

  7. Gender neutral reflexive pronoun — equivalent to "himself" and …

    How would you refer to a gender neutral subject with a reflexive pronoun? It is unbelievable how a perpetrator will cast oneself in the role of victim. That does not seem right. Is there a bette...

  8. grammatical number - "The pair was ..." or "the pair were ...

    I've recently read a blurb from a local paper that included the following: The pair was drinking prior to the shooting. To me, this appears wrong and I would say that the proper way to make the

  9. Is "irrespective of" interchangeable with "regardless of"?

    It seems "regardless of" covers all the meaning of "irrespective of", but not vice versa.For instance, I think in the following sentence, "regardless of" can not be replaced by "irrespective …

  10. “If I was to” vs. “If I were to” - English Language & Usage ...

    In British English, both of those are acceptable, and as I understand it, equivalent. In American English, however, were is required in hypothetical sentences like these, rather than was. For …