What does howbeit mean?

Be that as it may

Who’s or who ve?

What do who’s and whose mean? Whose is the possessive form of the pronoun who, while who’s is a contraction of the words who is or who has. However, many people still find whose and who’s particularly confusing because, in English, an apostrophe followed by an s usually indicates the possessive form of a word.

Does a comma go after yet?

As with ‘however’ or ‘but,’ a comma is placed AFTER ‘yet’ at the beginning of a sentence: “Yet, he didn’t want to…” [This is awkward, though. Usually, we use ‘However,’ or ‘But,’.] A comma is sometimes placed BEFORE ‘yet.

Why would you use the word and instead of but?

Use “and” instead of “but.” When used to connect two phrases in a sentence, the word “but” essentially dismisses the first phrase altogether. This isn’t always an issue, but when it undoes praise, agreement, or an important point, it can start to become a problem.

Who has taken or who took?

No, “has taken” has the same ambiguity as “took”. It doesn’t imply “most recent case”. It just means “before now”. If we asked “who has read this book?” we would expect a list of names, not just one.21

Can I use yet with Past Perfect?

Words that are common with present perfect can also be used in the past. These include ALREADY, YET, STILL, SINCE, and FOR.

Where do we use still?

We use still to show that something continues up to a time in the past, present or future. It goes in front of the main verb: Even when my father was 65, he still enjoyed playing tennis. It’s past midnight but she’s still doing her homework.

How do you use yet still?

Note that still generally comes before the verb, while yet is usually placed at the end of the sentence. In questions, YET has a similar meaning to already (by now): Did you order the supplies yet?

Can I start a sentence with still?

Still can stand on its own at the beginning of a sentence and affect its interpretation, but yet cannot.26

Is but still correct?

Sentence : “She went to the principal many times in this regard. But still, he didn’t pay much heed to it. ” It’s perfectly natural in BE to use ‘but still’ and it means exactly what t52 said.11

What is difference between still and yet?

Still talks about something which began in the past and it persists even now, as it is not completed or finished yet. On the other hand, yet refers to something which a person is longing for or expecting to start, complete or happen by a certain time, but it does not happen, started or completed until now.16

How do you avoid using but?

To overcome negativity, it’s best to rewrite the sentence using positive, benefit driven language; for example:

Before: “I know you would like a raise, but if you miss your annual targets you won’t get one.”
The positive message makes everyone feel better – and it has nothing to do with avoiding using the word ‘but’.

What is the noun of still?

The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity. Habitual silence or quiet; taciturnity.

How do you use ever and never in present perfect?

We often use ‘ever’ and ‘never’ with the present perfect, but they can also be used with other verb tenses. I’ve never been to Brazil. They had never seen such a beautiful sunset before….We use ‘ever’ with questions.

Have you ever studied German?
Has Lucy ever been to the theatre?
Do you ever come to London?

Is never ever grammatically correct?

—used especially in speech as a more forceful way to say “never” He never ever wanted to grow up. I promise to never ever do it again.

How do you say However in politely?

other words for however

nonetheless.
notwithstanding.
yet.
all the same.
anyhow.
but.
despite.
though.

What can I use instead of but in an essay?

“Yet” can often replace “but” in a sentence without changing anything else, as both are coordinating conjunctions that can introduce a contrast. Alternatively, you could use one of these subordinating conjunctions: Although (e.g., I like Brian May, although I find his hair ridiculous.)

What part of speech is still?

Still is an adverb and an adjective.31