
prepositions - Grammar using the word 'at' , 'in' - English …
Jun 18, 2015 · When speaking about position, in is generally used for large places such as countries or cities, while at is used for smaller places. Since Delhi is a city, you need to use in. …
Is there any difference between "go to the city centre" and "go …
A "city centre" is not necessarily the central point of a place, but is what we call the main business and commercial area of a city. As you are entering an area rather than going to a fixed point, it …
word usage - Using "city" on its own in address fields - English ...
Oct 9, 2022 · Now I'm wondering whether this constitutes an exception from the rule that "city" can only be used about large towns? To me, it seems that it would be more logical to have …
word choice - Should I say "Which city" or "What city" - in the ...
Sep 25, 2015 · What city are you from? The same rules apply to asking about the city someone lives in, but please note the change I made above (do you come from, not have you come …
'I'm going into the city' vs. 'I'm going to the city'
Oct 9, 2013 · You go into the city to get to those places. My tongue-in-cheek definition? When you know it's going to be difficult (if not nearly impossible) to park your car, then you're definitely …
"The next time I am in the city", "next time I am in the city", "the ...
Apr 30, 2020 · In other words, at that "next time", being in the city is a present-tense activity, not a future-tense activity. However, to my ear (native American English speaker, born and raised …
Can we use the phrase "the city of + name" to any city in the …
Feb 1, 2024 · But it would sound a little awkward when an article is part of the city name: "The city of The Hague" or when "City" is part of the name "The city of Atlantic City" , but an internet …
Are both "out of the city" and "outside the city" correct and natural?
May 8, 2020 · Where do you live? A bit out of the city. / A bit outside the city. Are both these correct? Are they equally natural?
greetings - How do you respond to "Where are you from"?
Dec 4, 2022 · To me, a more appropriate response would be: I am from Spain, how about you? I come from Spain, where are you from? or if you prefer short responses: Spain, you? This …
"Hello, This is" vs "My Name is" or "I am" in self introduction
Dec 1, 2017 · I am from India and not a native English speaker. I do often hear people introducing themselves like "Hello everyone; This is James" Is it an acceptable form in native English? …