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Is it correct to say it is the time of someone OR it is the time for someone?
It is grammatically correct to say it is the time for someone and not it is the time of someone.
When answering the phone and someone asks for you by name is it correct to say This is she speaking?
It is correct. It is also very formal.
Which is correct to say I am a Filipino or you are a Filipino?
"I am a Filipino" is correct to say if you are referring to yourself. If you are speaking to someone else and referring to them, you should say "You are a Filipino."
Answering your phone this is he or him correct grammar?
"Yes, this is he" is correct grammar. It is the preferred way to answer the phone when someone is asking for you by name. Using "he" instead of "him" is grammatically correct in this context.
If someone left the job on Monday and today is Wednesday. Is it correct to say I haven't seen him for one or two days?
Wednesday morning, it is correct to say I have not seen him for one day. Wednesday afternoon, or by working day end, it is correct to say I have not seen him for two days
Is it correct English to say someone that....?
It would be more correct to say, someone who.
Is it correct to say it is the time of someone OR it is the time for someone?
It is grammatically correct to say it is the time for someone and not it is the time of someone.
Your dogs name is Bob What is correct to say It is a cute fellow or He is a cute fellow?
If your dog is male then referring to him as 'he' seems logical.
Is it correct to say 'we thank someone that' Or should it be 'thank someone for'?
It is correct English to say "thank someone for something" eg "My wife and I thank you for your kind invitation to your daughter's wedding"
Do They say write someone or write to someone?
write to someone is the correct word although many people say write someone
Is it correct to say 'he works in a newspaper'?
Yes, it is correct to say "he works in a newspaper" to indicate that someone is employed by a newspaper company.
Is this grammatically correct Someone buy me it?
Grammatically correct, maybe, but idiomatically wrong. We normally say "buy it for me."
When answering the phone and someone asks for you by name is it correct to say This is she speaking?
It is correct. It is also very formal.
Is it grammatically correct to say someone is on break?
It is perfectly normal idiomatic English to say that someone is on break, or on a break. A more formal phrasing would be, someone is taking a break.
Is it correct English to say I strongly dislike something or someone?
Yes, it is correct to say, "I strongly dislike something." Or someone.The adverb is strongly and modifies the verb dislike. Saying, "I dislike someone/something strongly," is also correct; which variation you choose depends on emphasis.
Is it correct to say happy anniversary to congratulate someone on her birthday?
No, you say Happy Birthday to someone to congratulate them on their birthday. You say Happy Anniversary to a couple who are celebrating their anniversary together.
What is the correct reply when someone gift you happy birthday?
You should say "thank you" when someone wishes you Happy Birthday.
