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Has the Pronoun One Fallen Out of Fashion?

In modern writing, you might see one used as a pronoun. What does this formal...

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50+ Words That Are the Same Backward

Thinking up words that read the same backward and forward, also known as palindromes, can...

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Grammar Tips: Not Only… But Also

Not only… but also is an example of a correlative conjunction. We use it to...

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Why We Use the Filler Word “Like”

“Like” is a word that many people, especially younger ones, use a lot, and it...

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Should You Italicize Foreign Words in Your Writing?

You may have been taught to use italics (i.e., a slanted typeface) whenever you use...

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Introductory Adverbials: A Quick Guide

Whether you’re a native speaker or a learner, English can be a complex language at...

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How to Use Phrasal Verbs Correctly

Have you ever heard of phrasal verbs? Even if you haven’t figured out what they...

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What’s Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia?

Does looking at long words make you tremble? Or does the thought of mispronouncing one...

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When to Use a Comma With “Et Al.”

“Et al.” is an abbreviation that means “and others.” You might need to use it...

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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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