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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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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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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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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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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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How to Write an Academic Personal Statement
...better, but if you get caught, it will be embarrassing at best, and at worst, it could damage your career. As well as being true and honest, your grammar, spelling, and tone should be accurate. Even the smallest spelling or grammar error can make your personal statement look sloppy and...
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Word Choice: Though or Although?
...up we are with grammar, spelling, and tone, mistakes can creep into writing. Having an extra pair of eyes to review your work can help you reach your full potential. We have a professional proofreading and editing service for students, professionals, authors, and more. Our team will look over your...
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Common Issues with Tenses
...read English texts and listen to people speaking in conversation, you’ll recognize more irregular verbs and become familiar with how they work. Proofreading for Perfect Grammar We hope you now feel confident about using different tenses in your writing. If you’d like an expert to check your work for incorrect...
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Study Tips: How to Speed and Skim-Read Effectively
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Figures and Tables – Should You Add a Caption?
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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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Back to College: 8 Writing Tips and Tools for Your Academic Year
It’s that exciting time of year again when students are heading back to school! Whether you’re entering your first year of college or nearing graduation, there are many resources out there to help ensure your academic success. We’ve put together a list of tips along with some free and inexpensive...
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