One of the trickiest aspects of the English language has to do is with capitalization. The rules about capitalization are generally quite consistent. But there are some situations that might cause a bit of confusion. For example, you might already know that seasons usually don’t get capitalized. “I’m taking the summer off,” would usually be …
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A really common source of confusion involves the use of the words “apply”. People are often unaware of the difference between apply to vs apply for something, and it can be easy to see why this confusion occurs at first glance. Both of these uses seem more or less the same, but once you delve …
Being able to write well involves a lot of different concurrent thought processes, but perhaps the most important of all of these is the ability to grasp the rules of English grammar. A lot of aspiring writers assume that their instinctive knowledge of their native tongue means that they can simply write in a way …
I bet that if you are a user of English (as first or second language), you must be aware of these words. Some people say ‘enquiry’ and ‘enquire’, while others would say ‘inquiry’ and ‘inquire’. So, what is the difference between both and whether both of these terms are the same or the difference is in …
Inquire vs. Enquire: It’s not as Complicated as You Think Read More »
On a call, talking to someone on the internet, or talking to some friend or family in real life, you often get to hear these three words: Bear with me! Now: Focus on this sound. Say it and listen to yourself or listen to it above! This may mean: Bear – The ferocious big beast. Beer – One of …
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Writing English flawlessly is a dream not only for the people from countries where English is not the first language, but at times even natives find themselves befuddled because the rules of this language are not easy. As a matter of fact, no language has easy and understandable rules. Language does not work like mathematics. …
Let me know if it happens to you as well: You’re typing with speed – with a purpose to complete some written task within the given time and you start making mistakes. One of those very common mistakes is the ‘whose’ vs. ‘who’s’ mistake. We all know that whose means that something is belonging to …
Whose vs. Who’s: Learn the Difference with Examples Read More »
Oh Great!! Ever noticed, that we use this word a lot in our daily life. In uncountable situations starting from “have a great day” to “I had a great time” we use it many times. When I recognize this reality, I was hooked. I started to notice it everywhere. I’d say “great” when a someone …
Top 30 Synonyms for Great (With Examples for Different Purposes) Read More »
Have you ever wondered what the reason some writers’ use the word ‘gray’ and others spell it ‘grey’? What is the hush-hush to spelling this word correctly? While some may consider that one is the colour and the other is a name, others have different theories concerning which spelling is correct. Let’s find out more. You …
Gray vs. Grey: Is There Difference? Let’s Find Out! Read More »
The ACT is one of the two key college readiness tests. Like they do with the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), admissions offices use your ACT score to help decide if you’re a good fit for their college or university. Both tests are broadly used, but recently, the ACT has become more accepted than the SAT. …
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