Abbreviations have particular rules associated with them, and it’s good to learn what those rules are. This article will explain all you need to know about using “etc.” at the end of a sentence. We’ll help you understand how to punctuate it as well. How to Use “Etc.” at the End of a Sentence When …
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There are plenty of facts in the English language that you might find strange. Little rules, customs and tendencies that you’re unsure about their origin. One such case is “quiz”, and its plural “quizzes”. Why is the latter spelled with double z? This article will explain that question. Why Is the Plural of “Quiz” Spelled …
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While you are often advised to avoid contractions in the English language, it isn’t uncommon for them to slip into informal word usage. One contraction that seems to have gained a lot of usage recently is ‘that’d’. So, is this really a proper contraction for ‘that would’? Let’s look. Is ‘That’d’ a Proper Contraction For …
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Sometimes, you can use a hyphen to group two words together. Other times, you might find that a hyphen is used when a prefix like “re-” comes before a word. It would help to know why this applies with a word like “re-evaluation.” This article will explain everything. Reevaluation or Re-evaluation? “Re-evaluation” should be hyphenated …
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Should we say “There Is a Variety” or “There Are a Variety”? What is the correct verb in those sentences, “Is” or “Are”? Let’s try to find out which is the correct version of that sentence, and how to use it. There Is a Variety or There Are a Variety Both sentences are correct. “There …
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When trying to find anything, and asking for help to do it, do you use “Where Is” or “Where Are”? Do you know the difference between them and when to use each? Let’s analyze both forms to find out which is correct and how to incorporate them into our conversations. Where Is or Where Are: …
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When discussing something’s value, should we say “It Worths It”, “It Worth It” or “It Is Worth It”? We want to know if all three forms are correct. If yes, when should we use them? If not, which should we avoid? Let’s look at each separately, and find out. “It Worths It” or “It Worth …
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“Suppose To” and “Supposed To” look very similar. It’s one of those situations in which some people just assume that, consequently, they should mean the same and have the same use. Is it true, though? Can we use “Suppose To” and “Supposed To” interchangeably, to convey the same meaning? Suppose To or Supposed To – …
It is quite common that people get confused about “Input” and “Imput”. They seem too similar, and if you aren’t familiar with the correct word, making a mistake here wouldn’t be surprising. Which one is correct, “Input” or “Imput”? And how can you remember, to never make a mistake again? Input vs. Imput: Which Spelling …
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In many contexts, it’s very important to set clear expectations as to what each individual has in terms of responsibility. In doing so, would you say “Responsible Of” or “Responsible For”? Let’s find out which form is correct and how to use it. Responsible Of or Responsible For – Which Is Correct? “Responsible For” is …
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