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A Complete Guide to Apostrophes and Names

The apostrophe symbol (‘) is a handy bit of punctuation that’s used to make a...

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How to Develop Your Media Literacy

Quality writing includes citing sources correctly and avoiding bias or plagiarism. Unfortunately, this isn’t always...

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A Guide to Contractions in English Grammar

In the English language, contractions are two words combined into one. To make speech easier...

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How to Punctuate Bullet Points Correctly

Bullet points are wonderful. They can help with concision, getting points across, and the organization...

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How Is Proofreading Done?

Has anyone ever suggested that you proofread something you’ve written? Maybe you’re a student working...

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Why Grammar Is Important!

You’re probably aware that grammar is important. But some could argue that grammar is the...

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Exercises for Practicing the Future Tense in English

There are four future tenses in English. These include the simple future tense, the future...

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How to Use “As Well As” Correctly

You’ve probably seen “as well as” used interchangeably with “and,” but they don’t always have...

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7 Essay Writing Contests to Look Out For in 2023

Essay contests are not only a great way to exercise your essay-writing skills but also...

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Top English Language Schools in the United States

The fastest and most effective way to learn a language is to do so in...

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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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​​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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