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    When the full phrase is used, "not in summer", it is a type of negative, which requires the word "not" in front of the subject. On the other hand, "on summer" is a type of prepositional phrase, which does not require "not". For example: "I do not like on summer." when the speaker is referring to theRead more

    When the full phrase is used, “not in summer”, it is a type of negative, which requires the word “not” in front of the subject. On the other hand, “on summer” is a type of prepositional phrase, which does not require “not”. For example:

    • “I do not like on summer.” when the speaker is referring to the dislike of the subject “the summer season”.
    • “I don’t like summer.” when the speaker is referring to the dislike of the subject “the season summer”.

    In the above examples, the term “I don’t like summer” is a type of negative, which requires “do not” in front of the subject “I”.

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    Both "Sadly no" and "Sadly not" are grammatically correct and can be used in the sentences. Following are some examples to show the usage of both the phrases. "Has he done his work?". "Sadly, not!" "Did he go to school?". Sadly, no!" There is no difference in their meaning and both "sadly no" and "sRead more

    Both “Sadly no” and “Sadly not” are grammatically correct and can be used in the sentences. Following are some examples to show the usage of both the phrases.

    1. “Has he done his work?”. “Sadly, not!”
    2. “Did he go to school?”. Sadly, no!”

    There is no difference in their meaning and both “sadly no” and “sadly not” can be used interchangeably, in the sentences.

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    In spring is acceptable in all cases. e.g. "He was born in spring". On spring is acceptable if you are referring to a specific time of the year, e.g. "on the spring of 2013".

    In spring is acceptable in all cases. e.g. “He was born in spring”. On spring is acceptable if you are referring to a specific time of the year, e.g. “on the spring of 2013”.

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    Use the singular form, "either day", when you're talking about one day. Use the plural form, "either days", when you're referring to more than one day.

    Use the singular form, “either day”, when you’re talking about one day. Use the plural form, “either days”, when you’re referring to more than one day.

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    As a reference is used when you talk about the main source of information for a claim or an idea. For reference is used when you talk about a source of useful information that you might look at later, but will not be the main source of information for a claim or an idea.

    As a reference is used when you talk about the main source of information for a claim or an idea. For reference is used when you talk about a source of useful information that you might look at later, but will not be the main source of information for a claim or an idea.

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    "To whom's attention" is the correct phrase, and is often abbreviated "to whom it may concern" in business correspondence.

    “To whom’s attention” is the correct phrase, and is often abbreviated “to whom it may concern” in business correspondence.

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    To date is a phrase that refers to the amount of time that has passed since an event. Today is a noun that refers to the current time. Todate is a word that refers to the entire amount of time that has passed since an event up to the present.

    1. To date is a phrase that refers to the amount of time that has passed since an event.
    2. Today is a noun that refers to the current time.
    3. Todate is a word that refers to the entire amount of time that has passed since an event up to the present.
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    Both sentences are grammatically correct. Generally, "see you at school" is used when you are parting company with someone and expect to see them later. "See you in school" is used when you are anticipating the arrival of someone in a place or situation.

    Both sentences are grammatically correct. Generally, “see you at school” is used when you are parting company with someone and expect to see them later. “See you in school” is used when you are anticipating the arrival of someone in a place or situation.

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    "Present", "till date" or "till now" are all correct. The correct usage depends on whether one is referring to a period of time up to the present or to a period of time up to some specified date.

    “Present”, “till date” or “till now” are all correct. The correct usage depends on whether one is referring to a period of time up to the present or to a period of time up to some specified date.

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