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Fifteen Examples of Metaphors Used to Describe Yourself

In English grammar, we use several types of words as descriptors. Adjectives, adverbs, similes, and...

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How to Humanize AI-Generated Text

The rapid advancements in AI writing tools such as Jasper and ChatGPT make it possible...

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An Introduction to Indefinite Pronouns – With Examples

What Is an Indefinite Pronoun? We use indefinite pronouns to refer to unspecified or unidentified...

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Can You Use I or We in a Research Paper?

  Writing in the first person, or using I and we pronouns, has traditionally been...

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Grammar Tips: Predicate Nouns

A predicate noun (also known as a predicate nominative) follows a linking verb and gives...

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RemNote: Price, Comparison, and How-To Guide

Navigating the world of note-taking and study software can be daunting. With many options available,...

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Six Best Italian to English Translators

According to Babbel, three million people spoke Italian as a secondary language in 2018. Over...

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An Introduction to Reciprocal Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence....

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“Is”, “For” and 12 Other Commonly Confused Prepositions

A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun or pronoun and...

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Fifteen Examples of Imperative Sentences

Imperative sentences give instructions, orders, and warnings. The basic grammatical rule for sentences is that...

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Punctuation Tips: Using Apostrophes After Last Names

Apostrophes (’) can be confusing little things! Using them requires following several sets of rules,...

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“Very,” “Really,” and 15 Other Commonly Confused Adverbs

Find adverbs confusing? You wouldn’t be alone if you do. Adverbs are words that modify...

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