
tenses - Today Was vs Today Is - English Language & Usage Stack …
Today means "the current day", so if you're asking what day of the week it is, it can only be in present tense, since it's still that day for the whole 24 hours. In other contexts, it's okay to say, …
"Today" in the past - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
3 “Earlier today” is a totally correct way to refer to a point in time between the beginning of the day and the current time. Because it refers to a moment in the past, it can be used with the past …
Is it proper grammar to say "on today" and "on tomorrow?"
Dec 12, 2016 · In my town, people with PhD's in education use the terms, "on today" and "on tomorrow." I have never heard this usage before. Every time I hear them say it, I wonder if it is …
Which is correct? .....as from today or from today onwards
Feb 29, 2016 · Two other options (in addition to "as from today," "from today," and "effective today") are "beginning today" and "as of today." These may be more U.S.-idiomatic forms than …
When should I use the verb "work" over "working"?
But by putting the "today" at the end, you are making a declaration of time which is odd for the present simple. So, to the answer: I would, in general, use the first construction. Though an …
Change from to-day to today - English Language & Usage Stack …
Sep 10, 2012 · In old books, people often use the spelling "to-day" instead of "today". When did the change happen? Also, when people wrote "to-day", did they feel, when pronouncing the …
word choice - 'Today afternoon' vs 'Today in the afternoon'?
Apr 19, 2011 · Neither are clauses, but "today in the afternoon" is grammatical (adverbial phrase of time), while "today afternoon" is not. I would also suggest "this afternoon" as a more …
"Today's assumption" or "todays assumption" — which is valid …
The apostrophe indicates possession. Without an apostrophe you are indicating plurality. Since the point you are trying to convey is that the assumption you made yesterday is no longer …
Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"
No, "as of" can mean both - 1) As of today, only three survivors have been found. 2) As of today, all passengers must check their luggage before boarding the plane.
word choice - Present Simple or Past Simple with "today"?
Present Simple or Past Simple with "today"? Ask Question Asked 12 years, 1 month ago Modified 12 years, 1 month ago