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Introductory Adverbials: A Quick Guide
Whether you’re a native speaker or a learner, English can be a complex language at the best of times. And adverbs and adverbials are among some of the most difficult to understand members of the English grammar world. Don’t fret, though; Proofed is here. Today we’ll be looking at what...
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I Could Care Less or I Couldn’t Care Less?
...you mean that you really don’t care about it at all or that it is impossible to care less than you already do. Have a look at these examples: Peter couldn’t care less about English grammar; he just wants to make himself understood. (Meaning: Peter is uninterested in English grammar.)...
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The Benefits of Using an Online Proofreading Service
...or structure of a text, and a proofreader will correct any lingering mistakes or inconsistencies. Common proofreading tasks include: Correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors Supplying missing words or punctuation Correcting inconsistent spellings Correcting capitalization Correcting formatting errors Eliminating repetition Correcting typos Why Proofread? It’s important to proofread to ensure...
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What Are Copular Verbs?
...looked tired. ✓ Proofreading for Grammar Hopefully, this post has helped you understand what copular verbs are and how to use them. If you need more help with your writing, our team of proofreaders are grammar experts. Submit a free trial document and make sure your writing is error free....
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Why “Flip-Flop” Sounds Correct, but “Flop-Flip” Does Not
Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Well, two of the Three Little Pigs were. But why weren’t any of them afraid of the Bad Big Wolf? And why do we wear flip-flops and not flop-flips? If you’re an aspiring author, an English language learner, or just a grammar geek,...
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Should Bullet-Point Lists End with a Period?
...is whether you’re listing full sentences or sentence fragments. If a full sentence is listed with a bullet point, it should end with a period. For example: When you are learning a foreign language, it is essential to know the grammar. If, on the other hand, you’re listing words or...
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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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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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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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What is the Best Online Essay Editing Service?
...for spelling, grammar, and basic style issues—far more advanced than your basic spell checker. Many of these services are free or relatively inexpensive, and they offer instantaneous results. However, these tools won’t catch every error. Since they can’t consider context or your intended message, they can make incorrect recommendations, so...
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A Simple Guide to Reflective Writing
...will this change occur, or why won’t there be any change? ● What will I do next? ● Do I need to acquire or develop any new skills to enact my plan? Extra Tips Although beginning a piece of reflective writing can seem daunting, if you follow the four steps...
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The Past Tense of “Go”| Explained
...simple past actions and “gone” with auxiliary verbs to form perfect tenses. Knowing when to use each form will enhance your English grammar skills and make your writing more precise. So the next time you wonder about the past tense of “go,” you’ll be confident in your choice. If you’re...
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