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Word Choice: Assume vs. Presume
‘Assume’ and ‘presume’ are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. So although both...
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Punctuation Tips: How to Use Quotation Marks
Using quotation marks is essential in academic writing, especially when you’re using somebody else’s words....
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Grammar Myths: Infinitives and Conjunctions
The rules underpinning English are not always black and white. And while we appreciate proper...
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Word Choice: Historical vs. Historic
‘History’ is a relatively simple word used to refer to the past. It is also...
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Grammar Tips: Subject–Verb Agreement
When writing in English, it’s important to make sure that the subject and verb in...
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Word Choice: Into vs. In To
In spoken English, it’s common to pronounce ‘into’ and ‘in to’ in the same way....
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How to Write an E-mail: Salutations and Valedictions
Long gone are the days when all you needed was a quill and parchment to...
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Word Choice: Premier vs. Premiere
Words with similar spellings and pronunciations, like ‘premier’ and ‘premiere’, can be confusing. So here...
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5 Tips for Creative Writing and Poetry
Although many documents we see at Proofed use formal and academic English, we also enjoy...
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Grammar Tips: Countable and Uncountable Nouns
The difference between countable (or count) and uncountable (or non-count) nouns can be confusing, especially...
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Word Choice: Tortuous vs. Torturous
Dating back to a time when tunics were in fashion, ‘tortuous’ and ‘torturous’ both come...
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4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Cover Letter
The cover letter is the first thing a potential employer sees when considering your application,...
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