Jun 6, 2017 · I use extendable in cases where it means the opposite of retractable. In other words, a telescoping wand is extendable, the legs of my camera tripod are extendable. I use extensible when I …

Sep 27, 2016 · Extendable referring to physical properties (an extendable ladder) and extensible referring to versatility/ability to be added to in future (an extensible system).

Dec 19, 2015 · I see. So, in the phrase "the example from above" of my question, is the last word of the phrase omitted? Does the "from above" mean "from above something" (like "from above the …

Jul 23, 2016 · When do we use online as one word and when as two words? For example, do we say :"I want to go online or on line?"

Apr 27, 2022 · Your teacher was right to correct you. Maybe next time trust his/her judgement? And there is a reason nothing came up on Google: " in replacement of " is not correct English, it is a non …

Aug 8, 2024 · With transitive provide sth to/for sb, I think answer 2 is closer - to is more about giving or handing off something to someone, while for is more about something being made available to …

Jan 14, 2023 · In the following sentences, should "didn’t happen" or "hadn't happened" be used? Sales have gone down, and obviously we’d prefer it if that didn’t happen / hadn't happened. Sales

Nov 26, 2015 · There is no strict rule on using periods (full stops) in acronyms. You don't see N.A.S.A, B.B.C, or N.A.T.O often because they are so popular/familiar. However, you might have to put the …

Apr 11, 2015 · The "simple past tense" is often used to describe situations that have occurred in the past. The present-perfect construction has within it two tenses: a primary present-tense, and a …

Sep 6, 2021 · "None", although a pronoun, could be considered a substitute for the number zero: Two of my children are boys One of my children is a boy None of my children are boys. It doesn't just relate …