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An Introduction to the Third Conditional
Conditional statements are used to imagine things that might happen or could have happened. There...
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Grammar Tips: Defining vs. Non-defining Clauses
What Are Clauses? At its most basic, a clause is a grammatical unit that contains...
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Literary Devices: Anapest vs. Dactyl
Anapests and dactyls are literary devices commonly used in poetry, limericks, and songs. In this...
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Pathos: A Guide to this Literary Device
Have you ever had your feelings and emotions influenced by a piece of writing? If...
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Spelling Tips: Skeptic vs. Sceptic
The words “skeptic” and “sceptic” are pronounced the same, similarly spelled, and also have the...
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Word Choice: No vs Know
“No” and “know” are homophones, which means they sound the same but have different meanings....
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As Cold as Ice: A Guide to As…As Expressions
There are several kinds of as…as expressions in English. They are used to make comparisons...
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What’s the Difference Between an Observation and an Inference?
Just about every type of essay, dissertation, or thesis you’ll be asked to write will...
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How to Write Top-Graded Essays in English
Writing English papers and essays can be challenging at first, but with the right tools,...
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Grammar Tips: What’s a Postmodifier?
A postmodifier is a word or group of words that gives more details or limits...
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Grammar Tips: Who vs. That
If you’re sometimes unsure whether to use “who” or “that” in a sentence, you’re not...
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How to Determine a Piece of Writing’s Tone
Whether you’re analyzing a text for school or working on your own writing, being able...
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