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Grammar Tips: How to Use Neither/Either and Nor/Or Correctly
...“or” are their positive counterparts. “Neither” and “either” are usually used before a noun or noun phrase or in place of a noun themselves, while “nor” and “or” are always placed between two nouns or statements. If you need help with your word choice, grammar, spelling, or anything in between,...
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Grammar Tips: Prepositions
In the English language, prepositions can be tricky to master because they’re usually idiomatic. However, there are some rules and tips for how to use them correctly. In this article, we’ll look at some of these rules, how to use prepositions in sentences, and some common prepositional phrases. What Is...
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Grammar Tips: Adverbs
...Some adverbs describe when or how often something happens. For example: When working from home, I rarely leave the house. We should start getting ready for the party now. She’s bringing the kids over tomorrow. Tips for Using Adverbs 1. The Position of the Adverb Matters Where you place...
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Grammar Tips: Superlatives
...a dictionary if you’re unsure. Tips for Using Superlatives 1. Don’t Mix Up Superlative and Comparative Degrees As we’ve mentioned, you should use superlatives only when comparing three or more things or people. If you’re comparing two, you should use the comparative form: I’ll have yogurt instead of ice...
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Grammar Tips: Intransitive Verbs
...verb is or isn’t transitive or intransitive, ask yourself a simple question: Can a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase follow this verb? If yes, then it’s a transitive verb. If not, then it’s intransitive. If yes and no, then it’s both! Need help using intransitive verbs or other English grammar...
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Grammar Tips: Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
In the grammar world, positioning is everything. The wrong word in the wrong place can change the entire meaning of a sentence. As such, correct placement of modifiers is crucial. These ‘modifiers’ are words and phrases that affect the meaning of another part of a sentence. Using them correctly can...
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Grammar Tips: Possessive Pronouns (With Examples)
...To make sure your writing is perfect, though, always have it proofread! Our experts will be happy to check it for grammar, spelling, word choice, punctuation, consistency, and more. Upload a 500-word sample today to try out our service for free. Frequently Asked Questions What are the independent possessive pronouns?...
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Grammar Tips: Possessive Plural Nouns
...My stories’ characters are all girls. I should add some boys. Plural Nouns With Other Endings This is a post about English grammar, so we just know there are going to be exceptions! Plural Nouns Ending in n Women, men, and children all end in n. They are the plural...
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Grammar Tips: Restrictive Clauses
...your communication. With practice, you’ll master the art of using restrictive clauses to elevate your writing and grammar skills. Don’t forget, if you need a little extra help with your writing, Proofed’s team of expert editors are here to help. We’ll proofread your work to give it that final polish...
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Grammar Tips: Adjectives and Adverbs
When we want to add extra descriptive detail to a sentence, we use adjectives and adverbs. These are words that modify other words or clauses in a statement. But there’s an important distinction between adjectives and adverbs, which is crucial to understand if you want to make sure your writing...
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Grammar Tips: What Is a Sentence Fragment?
Being proofreaders, we’re keen on keeping things grammatical. As such, we feel sad when we see a sentence that’s been left incomplete. It’s like the linguistic version of an abandoned puppy. But what is it that makes a sentence complete? And is an incomplete sentence always wrong? Our guide to...
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Grammar Tips: Using the Present Tense
“Carpe diem” is a Latin phrase often translated as “seize the day.” It’s used to urge people to appreciate the present moment instead of thinking about the past or future too much. And in that spirit, we’ve written this blog post about using the present tense. “Carp diem,” meanwhile, means...
