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Can You End a Sentence with a Preposition?
...in, inside, into, of, on, to, until, and with. Grammar sticklers might tell you that because prepositions are supposed to precede the word they’re providing information about, they can’t be used at the end of a sentence. But you know English loves to break its own rules, so let’s look...
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Spelling Tips: Councillor vs. Councilor
...American English? The English language is quite complex, especially because spelling and grammar rules can vary depending on the dialect you’re writing in. The key determiner in the correct spelling between “councillor” and “councilor” is dialect: ● In British/Australian English, “councillor” is the appropriate spelling. ● In American English, “councilor”...
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How to Determine a Piece of Writing’s Tone
...my disposure, at my weakest moment, did at last give in to temptation; I ate the donut. 4. Check Grammar Usage Using grammar to indicate tone can be more subtle. For example, an author may choose to use different pronouns to write from a particular grammatical point of view: ● ...
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Word Choice: No vs Know
...you know many of your neighbors? You actually know more about grammar than you realize. Commonly Mixed-Up Phrases Because “no” and “know” sound exactly the same, it’s easy to mix them up some phrases. Below are some examples of correctly written phrases using each: Phrases With “No”Phrases With “Know”There’s no...
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Spelling Tips: Skeptic vs. Sceptic
...English language, spelling and grammar rules vary depending on the dialect you’re writing in. Dialect is the key determiner for the correct spelling between “skeptic” and “sceptic”: ● In American and Canadian English, “skeptic” is the appropriate spelling. ● In British and Australian English, “sceptic” is the appropriate spelling. Let’s...
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13 Examples of Irregular Plurals
English is notorious for having many exceptions to its grammar rules. Changing nouns to their plural forms is an example of this, due to the hundreds of irregular nouns in the language. This post will cover the different types of irregular nouns, show their plural forms, and give even more...
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How Is Proofreading Done?
...proofreading is done! What Does Proofreading Involve? First, it’s important to know that proofreading will depend on a client’s chosen style or guide. Whether it’s an essay, business report, or manuscript, a proofreader does the following: ● Fixes grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors ● Looks out for inconsistent spelling and...
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How to Use WordTune Effectively
...out its Spices function. Check out some examples below. Expand or Shorten Your Sentences To shorten or expand your highlighted sentence, click Shorten or Expand. WordTune will give you a list of options based on your selection. Use Real-Time Grammar and Spelling Checks WordTune doesn’t miss a beat when checking...
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Punctuation Tips: Apostrophes
...the possessive noun. The girls’ dresses The soccer teams’ coaches My parents’ house Exceptions to the Rule As with any grammar or punctuation rule in English, there are always exceptions. Plural Nouns That Do Not End in “S” For plural nouns that don’t end in “s,” you’ll need to add...
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Why Proofreading Is Important
Any type of writing can benefit from proofreading. In this article, we’ll explain what proofreading can help you achieve with your work and why it’s so important. What Is Proofreading? Proofreading is a type of editing. It’s the process of reviewing a piece of writing for errors in grammar, punctuation,...
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How to Change the Spell Check Language in Microsoft Word
...language. The top of the box offers three English dialects, and underneath is a list of other languages you can choose from. Once you select one, make sure the box next to Do not check spelling or grammar is not ticked and hit OK. If you’re using a Mac, follow...
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What Is the Plural of Quiz?
...all sorts of quizzes! If you’d like to learn more about spelling or grammar, head on over to our writing tips blogs. If you’d like more help with your spelling, grammar, punctuation, or word choice, our team of experts is available 24/7. You can try out our services for free....
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