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18th or Eighteenth? How to Write Centuries in Formal Writing
If you’re writing a research paper, marketing copy, or other professional document, you’ll want to...
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What is a Cognate Object?
Sentences are often comprised of a subject, a verb, and an object. But it doesn’t...
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What’s a Bildungsroman Novel?
Bildungsroman isn’t quite as intimidating and complex as it may sound, and you’ve probably read...
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Readability: How to Write for Different Audiences
Any writer who has put their heart and soul into an essay, research paper, or...
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I Could Care Less or I Couldn’t Care Less?
“I could care less” or “I couldn’t care less”? You may hear both in spoken...
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What Are Inverted Commas?
Inverted commas are punctuation marks that indicate direct speech or words you’re quoting from someone...
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Five Fantastic Examples of Semantic Bleaching
Many words in the English language have lost the intensity of their original meaning. For...
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What Are Copular Verbs?
Copular verbs are an essential part of the English language, so it’s important to know...
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Spelling Tips: Sombre vs Somber
Do somber and sombre have the same meaning? And if so, why are there two...
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Vocabulary Tips: How to Use “Graduate” and “Graduated”
A lot of people get confused by the word graduate, because it can be a...
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How to Type an En Dash and Em Dash on Windows and Mac Devices
The en dash (–) and em dash (—) are useful punctuation marks, but unfortunately, you...
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How to Format an APA Title Page
There are various styles and formats that colleges and universities prescribe for use in articles,...
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