How to use "text" as a verb - English Language & Usage Stack …
Apr 25, 2012 · As a new coinage it would take regular verb inflections: text, texts, texted, etc. And as I hear it used, the "to" is unnecessary. I texted her but she didn't text me back. It feels like …
When referring to a previously sent text, would you say 'I text you ...
Feb 6, 2011 · I realize texted is not a word, but text doesn't seem appropriate in the above sentence. What would make more sense?
With regards to SMS, is the past tense "text" or "texted"?
Sep 9, 2015 · The discussion thread here shows that some people do use text as the past tense (which sounds utterly weird to me), but "texted" is recognised as a proper word.
Is "text" an acceptable past tense? - English Language & Usage …
Jul 11, 2015 · There may be a link made between the past-tense sound of axed and the similar-sounding word text which is then taken as an acceptable past-tense form rather than the mass …
Can someone explain the grammar of this sentence to me?
Dec 28, 2017 · Yes, "texted" would be correct. The second sentence is in the subjunctive, which uses the same form as the indicative. It is talking about things that the writer suggests would …
What verb should I use for an SMS or Whatsapp message?
Feb 25, 2016 · So when I say that I sent you an SMS or a Whatsapp message, I say that "I texted you", what should I ideally use?
Which is correct: "confirm with somebody" or "confirm to …
Oct 20, 2015 · With is correct: I'd like to confirm with you that you will finish the report by Thursday. You can also request confirmation: Please confirm that you'll finish the report by …
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Nov 30, 2015 · Why is the past tense of text, as used by some people, pronounced text-Ted and not just tested? One wouldn't say risk-ked for risked, or ask-ked for asked?
Question about grammar "It's been a while since I've ~" and "It's …
May 14, 2015 · I am Japanese and I would like to ask native English speakers about what you think about the grammar in the following sentences. It's been a while since I've sat at a dinner …
"In regard to" or "in regards to" - English Language & Usage Stack …
A comment mentioned Google Ngrams and I'ved posted the graphs below. In my opinion, Google search results or any other kind of Google result are only misleading if you're taking it to imply …