It’s really easy to get confused with expressions in the English language. Should you say “once in a while”? Or is it “once and a while? Both of these expressions sound really similar. Worry not, because this article will answer all of these questions with ease. Once in a While or Once and a While? …
You may have seen people writing the past tense of “shoot” as “shot” or “shooted.” However, which is the correct past tense of “shoot”? This page explains the proper form and provides definitions and sentences to highlight the term in context. Shot or Shooted – What’s the Past Tense of “Shoot”? The past tense of …
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Do you know that “reset” has more than one meaning? Well, it would help to know if these meanings are spelt differently. This article will explain whether “reset” is always one word or if it sometimes comes hyphenated. Reset or Re-set? “Reset” is always written as one word. When the “re-” prefix is used to …
Have you been partnered up and asked to write the possessive form of “partner?” Perhaps you’re wondering where to place the apostrophe in either “partner’s” or “partners’.” Don’t worry; this article will have all the answers! Partners or Partners’ or Partner’s? “Partners” is plural. It is not possessive, but it still works to refer to …
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Have you ever wondered whether “as such” requires a comma? It’s tricky to understand comma rules, but we’ve got you covered. We’ll help you understand where to place a comma when using “as such” in your writing. Comma After “As Such”? There is a comma after as such at the beginning of a sentence. It’s …
When using “and” in a list, it’s common for a comma to come before it. Does the same rule apply to an ampersand (&)? That’s what we’re here to find out. This article will explain the different style guides on whether a comma should come before an ampersand. Comma Before Ampersand (&)? In some cases, …
“Go” is mainly used as a verb, but there is a noun version relating to “having a go.” This article will explain how to use the plural form of “go” when relating to taking more than one try at something. “Goes,” “gos,” and “go’s” all seem to be valid options at first glance. Gos or …
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Nouns like “man” can have difficult plural forms to figure out at first glance. While some plural forms add a simple “s” to the end of the noun, “man” becomes “men.” This article will explain how the plural form “men” interacts with the possessive form. Mens or Men’s or Mens’? You should use “men’s” as …
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When using compound nouns, you might come across one or two-word options as well as a hyphenated form. There seem to be different rules based on the words used. This article will look at using “high-schooler” and “high schooler” to help you learn which is correct. High-schooler or High schooler? “High schooler” and “high-schooler” are …
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It’s difficult to understand the rules associated with prefixes and hyphens. It seems that every prefix has a different rule attached to it, making it tricky to learn the ins and outs of each one. This article will explain the correct spelling of “auto-populate.” Auto populate or Autopopulate or Auto-populate? “Auto-populate” should be hyphenated when …
