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Spelling Tips: Cannot, Can Not or Can’t?

Is the proper way to write “can’t” in full “cannot” (one word) or “can not”...

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Word Choice: Heard vs. Herd

The words “heard” and “herd” sound identical and look similar written down. But these words...

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5 English Words with Origins in African Languages

February is Black History Month in the USA and Canada. To celebrate, we’ve taken a...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Love Poem

With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to declare your love than with a...

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Using Articles (A, An, The) Before Acronyms and Initialisms

Acronyms (e.g., NASA, UNESCO) and initialisms (e.g., FBI, BBC) are common in writing. But when...

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How to Use Themes in Microsoft Word

You can use the themes in Microsoft Word to apply a consistent formatting style to...

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5 Tips on How to Achieve a Professional Tone in Business Writing

Good business writing should be professional in tone. But how can you achieve this in...

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How to Cite a Dictionary Entry in APA Referencing

Dictionaries are a useful source in academic writing. But how do you cite a dictionary...

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Word Choice: Cue vs. Queue

The words “cue” and “queue” sound the same, but these are very different terms! To...

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5 Top Tips for Writing Great Infographic Copy

Infographics give businesses an engaging, eye-catching way to communicate information, especially on social media. But...

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Idiom Tips: Another Think Coming or Another Thing Coming?

You may have seen the phrases “another think coming” and “another thing coming” used in...

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Word Choice: Idle vs. Idol

When spoken, “idle” and “idol” sound very similar. But these words differ in spelling and...

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