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5 Words that Come from the Moon

Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on...

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6 Common Preposition Errors

Prepositions are tricky words, especially if you speak English as a second language. They’re common,...

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How to Cite a Journal Article in MHRA Referencing

Since “MHRA” stands for Modern Humanities Research Association, it won’t surprise you to learn that...

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Can You Proofread Emoji? (World Emoji Day)

Some people ❤️ them. Other people think they’re . Either way, emoji (or emojis, depending...

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Customizing the Spellchecker in Microsoft Word

The spellchecker in Microsoft Word is a useful tool (even if it can’t replace proofreading)....

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Spelling Tips: Baited Breath or Bated Breath?

Given how popular the Harry Potter books were, you’d have thought J.K. Rowling – or...

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How to Cite a Website in IEEE Referencing

With so much information available online these days, it is vital to know how to...

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How to Attract Great Candidates with a Well-Written Job Advert

Recruitment is crucial for any business. And if you’re growing your team or looking to...

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Grammar Tips: Double Negatives

We’re not saying grammar isn’t easy, but it isn’t uncomplicated either. And if you struggled...

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Sentence Structure: The Basics of Word Order

A grammatical sentence is more than just the sum of its parts. All those parts...

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Grammatical Differences: American vs. British English

Previously, we’ve looked at some common spelling differences between American English and British English. But...

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Word Choice: Inalienable vs. Unalienable (An Independence Day Special)

Happy Independence Day! To celebrate, we’re looking at a controversy related to the founding of...

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