farther Farther is an adjective that is used to describe physical distance. It refers to the greater physical distance between two objects or places. further Further is an adjective or adverb that is used to refer to the degree or extent of something or to mean "more." … [Read more...] about farther vs further
English Grammar
some of them have or some of them has
"Some of them have" is the correct phrase because "them" is plural. One exception - when "some" is modifying an uncountable noun (see our examples here), we use a singular verb. … [Read more...] about some of them have or some of them has
damage vs damages
"Damage" is an uncountable singular noun without any plural form. It means "loss or harm resulting from injury to a person, property, or reputation." "Damages", however, is not a plural form of "damage," but it does have a different meaning. "Damages" is an uncountable plural noun. It means "compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury," or "a sum of money claimed … [Read more...] about damage vs damages
news or a news
“News” is uncountable noun, so it requires singular forms of verbs. For example, it is correct to say "the news is on TV now" and "the news was surprising." "Are" or "were" can't be used with "news." Using the article "a" before "news." is one of the common mistakes English learners make. With uncountable nouns, we never use "a" or "an." For example, In fact, "I have a … [Read more...] about news or a news
while vs meanwhile
Both 'while' and 'meanwhile' are used to show that two things are happening at the same time. Let's look into 'while'. 'While' is a conjunction that connects two actions or events that occur simultaneously. For example, This example means that both actions, watching TV and eating dinner, are taking place at the same moment. Now, let's move on to 'meanwhile'. … [Read more...] about while vs meanwhile