
"Today" in the past - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
3 “Earlier today” is a totally correct way to refer to a point in time between the beginning of the day and the current time. Because it refers to a moment in the past, it can be used with the past …
When should I use the verb "work" over "working"?
But by putting the "today" at the end, you are making a declaration of time which is odd for the present simple. So, to the answer: I would, in general, use the first construction. Though an …
Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"
No, "as of" can mean both - 1) As of today, only three survivors have been found. 2) As of today, all passengers must check their luggage before boarding the plane.
Why is "today morning" wrong but "tomorrow morning" right?
I think it is a good question. When there is yesterday morning and tomorrow morning, why have an exception for this morning (which means today's morning)? Yes, idiom, but I actually do like …
"Today's assumption" or "todays assumption" — which is valid …
The apostrophe indicates possession. Without an apostrophe you are indicating plurality. Since the point you are trying to convey is that the assumption you made yesterday is no longer …
"By the end of today" or "By the end of the day" [closed]
Dec 30, 2014 · Which is the correct (or more correct) expression: By the end of today By the end of the day My context is a promise to send an email today (i.e., before tomorrow).
word choice - 'Today afternoon' vs 'Today in the afternoon'?
Apr 19, 2011 · Neither are clauses, but "today in the afternoon" is grammatical (adverbial phrase of time), while "today afternoon" is not. I would also suggest "this afternoon" as a more …
tenses - Today Was vs Today Is - English Language & Usage Stack …
Today means "the current day", so if you're asking what day of the week it is, it can only be in present tense, since it's still that day for the whole 24 hours. In other contexts, it's okay to say, …
Difference between "How are you?" and "How are you doing?"
Good, that will do for today. (That will be enough) How are you guys doing here? (Waitress addressing customers : Is everything all right?) DO is a process verb: you can proceed …
word choice - Present Simple or Past Simple with "today"?
Present Simple or Past Simple with "today"? Ask Question Asked 12 years, 1 month ago Modified 12 years, 1 month ago