The English language has many idiomatic expressions that are used to describe things in a more interesting way. The problem with idiomatic expressions, however, is that the chances of a person getting it wrong are high, especially if that person isn’t familiar with it. This article discusses one such expression. Time Has Flew By or …
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When you are trying to list your quotes, you need to know where the punctuation comes in. It’s actually a little more detailed than you might have realized at first. This article will explain all you need to know about how to punctuate quotes. How to Punctuate Quotes in a List You should punctuate quotes …
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“Sounds good” is an informal phrase that people use to accept positive information. You can include “thanks” after it as a sign of appreciation, but you need to know how to punctuate it. This article will explore the best ways to punctuate the phrase. “Sounds Good, Thanks” or “Sounds Good Thanks”? “Sounds good, thanks” is …
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Commas are very important when they’re used with certain words. Without them, sentences can feel a bit all over the place. Take “plus,” for example. You need to know how to place commas around it, and this article will explain all there is to know about it. Comma Before or After “Plus”? “Plus” is a …
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“Pro forma” is a Latin phrase that means “as a matter of form.” It works well in many business situations, but you need to know whether it’s written as one or two words (or whether it’s hyphenated). This article will explain what you need to know. Proforma vs. Pro forma vs. Pro-forma “Pro forma” is …
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“Pick up” is a fairly common word that has a couple of uses in English. It would help to know more about it to make sure you understand whether it’s one or two words. It could also be hyphenated in some cases, and this article will explain all about that. Pickup vs. Pick up vs. …
When you use adverbs like “namely” in your writing, they present interesting challenges that come from their punctuation. This article will look into how you should punctuate “namely,” and all you need to know before making sure you’ve got it right. Correct Punctuation with “Namely” “Namely” should have a comma after it if it introduces …
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The possessive form comes up a lot in English. It takes the form of an apostrophe in most cases, and it’s worth knowing the best areas for it to apply before using it yourself. This article will look into the difference between “doctor’s appointment” and “doctors appointment.” Is It “Doctor’s Appointment” or “Doctors appointment”? “Doctor’s …
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You should learn how to use apostrophes and possessive forms as early as you can. It’s not difficult to completely wrap your head around, but it might require a bit of understanding. This article will help you understand all the basics relating to “hours’ worth.” Hours Worth or Hours’ Worth – Which Is Correct? “Hours’ …
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Even though “in stock” and “on stock” can be heard, do they mean the same thing? Are the two phrases equally correct? Let’s examine how each phrase is used correctly and which is used most often. In Stock or On Stock – Which Is Correct? The correct expression to describe items currently available for purchase …
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