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  1. grammar - "Deficiency" or "Deficiencies" - English Language Learners ...

    Nov 11, 2020 · In the first example, "deficiency" is singular and needs an article: Students mostly have a deficiency in math. That use of "mostly" is a bit informal. A more careful expression might be Most …

  2. Why is it 'THE absence of something' but 'A lack of something'?

    Dec 9, 2019 · "Lack" can mean that something is absent, but can also mean a shortage, or a deficiency. Secondly, you can use either the definite or indefinite article with both words.

  3. usage - No issue or No issues. Which is correct? - English Language ...

    Apr 7, 2016 · I have a quick doubt. Which is the correct usage of English, 'No issue' or 'No issues'? When we didn't get any issue, it represents null, so, ideally it has to be 'no issue'. Please correct me.

  4. grammar - Inefficiency or low efficiency? - English Language Learners ...

    Oct 5, 2016 · This machine is inefficiency. This machine is low efficiency. Which one is correct, or what is the difference between them?

  5. phrasal verbs - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Aug 28, 2022 · I am trying to work through this notice of a tax deficiency with the unstated purpose of resolving it Yes, I am studying the notice of tax deficiency. I want to work this out promptly Either …

  6. Should "as a ..." and "unlike ..." clauses refer to the subject?

    Jul 2, 2024 · They represent a deficiency in education only if you believe that education is a matter of teaching people that they are not competent to speak their own language and should be saying …

  7. Makeup, make-up or make up? - English Language Learners Stack …

    Jul 15, 2015 · Make up course, make-up course, makeup course - I mean something like make up course. I have to include this in my CV and I don't know which version is correct.

  8. What is the difference between prodding and poking?

    Dec 22, 2015 · What is the difference between prodding and poking? According to the Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary, their senses are almost the same. Prod- to push sb/sth finger or with a pointed …

  9. I'm looking for one word which describes what a student who missed ...

    Nov 2, 2016 · : something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency <a makeup exam> Since this student missed classes (or whatever), he needs to catch up.

  10. IN vs. WITH: which is correct in the following sentence?

    Apr 24, 2017 · noun 2 the act of correcting. We intend this meaning when we talk about the general act of correction. It is an uncountable noun. For example, "vitamins can be prescribed for correction of …