Sometimes, we’re met with irregular verbs with different verb forms in the simple past and past participle tenses. We need to understand what these are and what rules follow them. This article will examine the past tense of “swing” and whether the irregular verb rules apply. Swung or Swang: Which Is Correct? “Swung” is the …
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We might use “it’s a pity” to apologize to someone for not knowing something. Or at least, we might have used it a few decades ago. Nowadays, it’s a little old-fashioned. That’s why this article will share the best modern synonyms for “it’s a pity” we can use. What Are The Modern Alternatives To “It’s …
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We might want to talk about meetings or events that are “held” at certain times. If you’re not entirely sure what this verb choice means, this article will help you to understand it. We’ll cover all there is to know about “will be held” as a phrase. What Does “Will Be Held” Mean? “Will be …
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When talking about the season of “summer,” it’s important to understand how prepositions work with it. It’s also important to know whether “summer” works independently or whether “the summer” is a better choice. This article will explore those questions for you. Is It “In Summer” Or “In The Summer”? “In summer” and “in the summer” …
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When referring to spending our “spare time,” we need to know what preposition is correct. “In” and “on” are two likely options, but only one of them is of any value to us. This article will explore the differences between them and which one you should use. Is It “In My Spare Time” Or “On …
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The comparative and superlative forms of adjectives have certain rules we need to follow. Most of those rules come from the number of syllables in the original adjective. This article will look at the comparative and superlative forms of “shy.” “More Shy” Or “Shyer” – What Is The Comparative Form Of “Shy”? “Shyer” is the …
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Sometimes, we can’t think of anything better to say than “bullsh*t” when someone is talking nonsense. However, this isn’t appropriate to do in a work setting, and we need to know what better synonyms there are. This article will explore the best synonyms for professional settings. What Can I Say Instead Of Bullsh*t In A …
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When you’re talking about “perspective,” it can be confusing to know what preposition you need to use to best communicate your ideas. Should you say “perspective on” or “perspective of?” How do you know which to use? This article will tell you what you need to know so you’ll be able to work it out. …
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The idiom “there goes the neighborhood” isn’t all that common today. For the most part, it’s a joking phrase, but many people overlook the origin of it. This article will explore that origin and what the idiom was intended to mean. What Does “There Goes The Neighborhood” Mean? “There goes the neighborhood” means that somebody …
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You might have come across the phrase “my question is” before. It’s a useful way to open up a question and prepare the listener or reader to answer it. However, you might not be too familiar with the grammar rules around it, which is what this article will help with. What Is The Proper Punctuation …
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