What is the difference between phenomenon and phenomena?
“Phenomenon” comes to English from Greek through Latin. According to Etymonline, in Greek the word meant “that which is seen or appears,” so essentially the same thing it means today. The singular is ‘phenomenon. The plural is “phenomena.”
What can I say instead of amazing?
astonishing
- amazing.
- astounding.
- bewildering.
- breathtaking.
- extraordinary.
- impressive.
- marvelous.
- miraculous.
How do you express awesomeness?
50 ways to say “you’re awesome.”
- You astonish me.
- You’re a virtuoso.
- Your sagacity is stunning.
- You’re a glitterbomb of glory.
- Your genius would be alarming, if it wasn’t so damn consistent.
- You’re a marvel, mama.
- You’ve blinded me with science!
- You just revived my faith in humanity.
How do you use amazing in a sentence?
Amazing sentence example
- It was amazing how a person could change.
- It was amazing how a baby could put love in so many hearts.
- It was amazing how much they could change in less than a week.
- Yes.
- It was amazing how children honed in on parents emotions and sympathized.
Is awesome unprofessional?
The general consensus is that “awesome” in the example may be a bit informal for this situation because it is business. You have to evaluate though how well you know these people. It may be better in a more formal setting to say something like “great.”
Does please sound rude?
‘ was perhaps your grandmother’s way of saying ‘try to be polite. ‘ Yet while ‘thank you’ is still important to civilized discourse, I find that ‘please’ has almost the opposite effect in American English. It can make a question sound urgent, blunt, and even downright rude.
Is sure rude?
“Sure” is not at all rude in the American vernacular. If asked a question that would warrant a “yes “ or “no” answer saying sure could be seen as being rude. Usually it means the person didn’t understand the question and instead of asking for clarity or for the question to be repeated they would say “sure”.
Is could you please rude?
First of all, “could you please” sounds more polite and less rude. When we say “Can you please…”, the question actually asks the subject whether they are capable of doing something. On the contrary, “Could you please…” is a request which may be granted by the subject under favourable circumstances.
Can you or will you?
May implies that you are asking for permission. Can implies that you are questioning somebody’s ability. Will implies that you are seeking an answer about the future.
Can permission sentences?
Permission
| asking for permission | formal/polite? | giving permission |
|---|---|---|
| Can I ask you a question? | informal | Yes, you can. Yes, you may. Yes, you could. |
| Could I use your phone? | more formal/polite | |
| May I use your phone? | even more formal/polite |
How do you use able to in a sentence?
be able to for ability
- I have been able to swim since I was five. (present perfect)
- You will be able to speak perfect English very soon. (future simple)
- I would like to be able to fly an airplane. (infinitive)
Is due to grammar?
But according to traditional grammar rules, it’s usually not the right choice. Technically speaking, “due to” should only be used as an adjective and come after a noun. “Cancellation” is a noun, and “due to” is describing it. “Because of,” on the other hand, should modify verbs.
Is due to meaning?
if you are due something, it is owed to you as a right: After 3 years employment, I’ll be due 3 weeks vacation. if someone is due to do something, they are expected to do it or going to do it: He had been due to become technical director, but the company was taken over..
Can be sentences?
The modal auxiliary can is not grammatically possible in other tenses, too. Here are some more examples: Present Perfect → I have been able to play football….1. Affirmative sentences.
| Tense | Modal | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I can play football. | I am able to play football. |
| I am allowed to play football. |