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Idioms and Phrases That Use the Word “Break”
Idioms are an interesting part of English. Idioms are a type of figurative language where...
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Word Choice: Reed vs. Read
The words ‘reed’ and ‘read’ are homophones. They might sound alike when spoken aloud, but...
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12 French Words That Are False Friends
The English and the French have always had a complicated relationship, and unfortunately, the same...
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Spelling Tips: “Weather or Not” vs “Whether or Not”
Confused about using weather or not or whether or not? You’re not alone. Weather and...
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A Guide to Exceptions for Conditional Sentences
Conditional sentences describe hypothetical situations and their outcomes. They include a conditional clause (otherwise known...
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19 Examples of Negations
Love it or hate it, English grammar has its quirks. Learning the details of English...
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Curse Words’ Etymology
Have you ever wondered where curse words come from? Humans have been using profanity for...
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Word Choice: Adviser vs. Advisor
English is a wonderful language, but it does have its tricky areas. For example, the...
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A Guide to Simple and Complete Predicates
As tedious as it can be, learning grammar is essential to mastering a language. Luckily,...
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What Is the Verb Form of the Word “Person?”
The English language has a lot of quirks. Sometimes, a word that usually falls within...
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Grammar Tips: “Didn’t” vs “Haven’t”
A very common grammar mistake is using didn’t instead of haven’t or vice versa. This...
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Word Choice: Like vs. Such As
Which is correct: “I enjoy sweets like candy, cake, and chocolate,” or “I enjoy sweets...
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