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  1. Is there a difference between "select" and "selected"?

    In the given context, 'select' is correct. There is a difference, but the incorrect use of 'selected' is widespread, so much so that many believe both are correct, some even think 'selected' is correct.

  2. word choice - Selected among, out of, from, or from between?

    Aug 2, 2018 · Selected among, out of, from, or from between? Ask Question Asked 7 years, 6 months ago Modified 7 years, 6 months ago

  3. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 17, 2011 · These two words are often used interchangeably and the greatest difference I can find between the two is "choose" for choosing multiple items from a set, and "select" for selecting a single …

  4. The difference between “elect" and "select" [closed]

    Oct 16, 2013 · What is the difference between “elected” and “selected”? When something is selected there is only one determinate factor and that is "choice". When something is elected there …

  5. "Unselect" or "Deselect"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 29, 2011 · If I want the user to revert their operation of selecting an item, should I say: "Unselect the option" or "Deselect the option"?

  6. is vs was vs has been - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    0 "Is selected" describes the state he is in. "Selected" can be an adjective, so that is grammatical but it's not very idiomatic. "He is short-listed for the job" would be fine, though. "Was selected" for a job is a …

  7. 'In this topic' or 'on this topic' - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Jul 15, 2021 · When talking about a topic, which is correct? For example, should I say Selected topics IN statistics or Selected topics ON statistics Seminar ON modern history or Seminar IN modern history?

  8. Asking somebody to select between two or more options

    Assume we want to ask somebody to choose between two options. Each option is a phrase like "stay home" or "come with me". What is the correct form of asking such questions? Do you want to sta...

  9. logic - Is there a difference between "being selected" and "being pre ...

    Isn't everything selected also pre-selected by definition? Yes. Where the phrase involves the word 'select ed ', the event has happened in the past. However, in this instance it is the act of selecting …

  10. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 12, 2023 · 0 Since you say that the grading required you to identify all the correct choices, the question is poorly worded. Your intuition is correct: "which one" implies that only one choice should …