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When to Capitalise Religious Terms
Knowing when to capitalise religious terms can be hell. Or should that be Hell? And...
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Mother’s Day Etymology: Where Does ‘Mum’ Come From?
Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...
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Word Choice: Content vs. Contents
If you’re used to English pluralization, you might assume “contents” is just the plural of...
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Star Wars Day! 4 Great Grammatical Mistakes from Hollywood
To celebrate Star Wars Day – slogan, ‘May the 4th Be With You’ – we’re...
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How to Use Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
Did you know there are different types of numbers? Two common examples are cardinal numbers...
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Vocabulary Tips: Is ‘Thank You’ One Word or Two?
People often thank us for our proofreading. But even gratitude can cause spelling problems! In...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Alliteration
A little alliteration can liven up even the limpest literature. So if you’re not sure...
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When Should I Capitalise ‘Internet’?
The question of whether to capitalise ‘internet’ is controversial. It has even inspired its own...
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The Etymology of Easter and ‘Easter Egg’
Happy Easter! Maybe today is one of religious celebration for you. Alternatively, you may be...
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Grammar Tips: Independent and Dependent Clauses
Independent and dependent clauses are fundamental parts of writing. But what are these clauses? How...
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How to Write a Haiku
Today, 17 April, is International Haiku Poetry Day. It’s thus an exciting date if you’re...
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Word Choice: Curb vs. Kerb
The words ‘curb’ and ‘kerb’ sound the same. However, they’re spelled differently and mean different...
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