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  1. "What is the weather today?" or "How is the weather today?"

    Jul 26, 2018 · To my ear, "what's the weather like today" sounds more natural than "what's the weather today".

  2. "on time" vs. "on-time" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 16, 2010 · On-time delivery is our goal. On-time flight departures were up 10%. On-time performance is an important ingredient …

  3. word choice - “Time” versus “Times”: When is time plural? - English ...

    Apr 10, 2015 · Without an article, time is a mass noun referring to the experience of duration: Time and space are dimensions; In …

  4. expressions - "What time is it" versus "what is the time" - English ...

    Jan 28, 2015 · The most common idiomatic phrase is "What time is it?" If you don't have a specific reason to say something different, …

  5. When do we use "arrive at" versus "arrive in"?

    Apr 12, 2011 · Arrive carries 3 prepositions: in, on, or at. He arrived in New York. He arrived at the station. He arrived on the scene …

  6. word usage - "At this time" vs "At that time" - English Language ...

    Aug 2, 2011 · At this time the button on the clock should be pressed. Here the present simple is used to express a rule (as it is used …

  7. adverbial phrases - "at which time" vs. "at what time" - English ...

    I am confused with the grammar here. Which is grammatically correct? At which time will you call me? At what time will you call me? …

  8. When it came time to - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 27, 2010 · When it came time to... Is the phrase technically correct, or is it an exercise of artistic license?

  9. articles - “A first time” or “the first time” - English Language ...

    I am not sure what difference there is between This is the first time I've lost my passport. This is a first time I've lost my passport. …

  10. the meaning of "by + (time)" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Sep 5, 2014 · When by + time is used in the following way, Complete the assignment by 3pm today. Complete the assignment by …