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May and might are two modal verbs (a type of auxiliary verb) that often get...
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Whether you’re writing an essay, email, or cover letter, you’ll likely use parentheses. Maybe you...
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Like non-fiction and screenplays, fiction has unique formatting standards designed to ease the publishing process....
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If you’re looking up the definition of orthography, you’re probably either a language buff like...
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A creative writing degree can unlock your potential and give you access to a world...
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The English language is full of words that look the same but have different meanings...
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If you are looking to write your life story to share with your family and...
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An ellipsis is a set of three periods (aka “dot, dot, dot”). It has a...
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Have you finished writing your book or thesis and aren’t sure whether you need proofreading...
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If you’re looking for proofreading services online, you’ll find an overwhelming number of options, including...
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An apostrophe (’) is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession, omitted letters, or numbers...
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