How do I use the apostrophe correctly to indicate possession? Are there differences to indicate possession of animate and ynamines things? For example, which of the following sentenses are correct/incorrect? 1(a) - Table's leg or 1(b) - Table leg 2(a) Mary's book or 2(b) Mary book 3(a) applications' interfaces 3(b) applications interfacesSorry my mistake in the details above: I meant "inanimate" and not "ynamine".

What is the difference between the words "use" and "usage"? Is there any difference between them? What of the following statements is/isn't correct? 1 - The USE of gloves helps protect hands. 2 - The gloves USAGE helps protect hands.

How can I use the words "should", "could", "can", "may", "must", "shall" and similiars correctly?

Is there any meaning difference between the statements "for example" and "for instance"? One is more formal than the other?One is more formal than the other?

What is the difference between "like" and "such as"?

What is the difference between "this" and "that"? How do I use these words in a correct fashion? In writing, if I want to refer something (a concept, for example) mentioned in the last sentence, should I use "this" or "that"? For example, what is the correct statement: the first one, the second or both?: 1 - Globalization (or globalisation) describes a process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a global network of communication, transportation, and trade. THIS term is sometimes used to refer specifically to economic globalization. 2 - Globalization (or globalisation) describes a process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a global network of communication, transportation, and trade. THAT term is sometimes used to refer specifically to economic globalization.