Reader’s question: Do you think learnt and learned are interchangeable?Īnswer: Yes, I think learnt and learned are interchangeable, but my preference is learned because it is a regular verb. In this example, I would agree with Henry Hitchings – I would use one word or two rather than a hyphen. This question reminds me of what Henry Hitchings said about the declining use of hyphens and how we prefer one word or two. Reader’s question: Should I write under use, underuse or under-use?Īnswer: There isn’t a ‘right’ answer – words tend to close up if used frequently together and dictionaries follow usage.
licensed premises, but the noun is always licence. NB The correct spelling for the verb (in Australia) is license, e.g. Reader’s question: Which is correct – software licence or license?Īnswer: Licence in Australian spelling, license in American spelling. I could not write these newsletters without your support. I would like to thank you all – for reading my newsletters, asking me questions that often make me reach for my reference books, emailing me comments (even if you vehemently disagree with me), and sending me contributions.
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