The plural form for “no comment” or “no comments” creates an interesting problem in English. Usually, it makes sense to talk about “comments” as the plural, but this article will explore which one is correct and when to use them. “No Comment” Or “No Comments”: Which Is Correct? “No comment” is correct when you’re only …
“No Comment” Or “No Comments” – Correct Version Revealed Read More »
The words “patronizing” and “condescending” are almost synonymous. You could use either of them in a sentence, and no one would assume you accidentally meant the other word. This article will explain the very slight differences between them and how to use them. What Is The Difference Between Patronizing And Condescending? “Patronizing” means to talk …
Patronizing vs. Condescending – Difference Revealed (Helpful Examples) Read More »
Using prepositions after an adjective can have a large impact on the overall meaning. Look at the words “relevant to” and “relevant for.” They’re similar but manage to construct different sentence meanings. This article will explore those meanings and how to use them. What Is The Difference Between “Relevant To” And “Relevant For”? You should …
“Relevant To” Or “Relevant For”? Difference Explained (Helpful Examples) Read More »
The ampersand (“&”) is an informal way to shorten “and.” However, does it get used all that often, or do most people still use the longer form “and” when writing? This article will look to explain that question and let you know when you should use ampersands. What Is The Difference Between “&” And “And”? …
When Should I Use “&” vs. “And”? Easy Ampersand Guide Read More »
The preposition after “work” changes the meaning somewhat, so it’s good to know which one to use for each case. This article will explore all potential prepositions while focusing mainly on “work in” and “work at.” Do You Work “In” Or “At” A Company? You work “in” a company when referring to the division or …
Do You Work “In” Or “At” A Company? Easy Preposition Guide Read More »
The words “invite” and “invitation” are very similar. They both come from the root word “invite” and mean sending something to someone. This article will look at the direct differences between the two and how best to use them. Invite Or Invitation: Which Is Correct? You should use “invite” as a verb to ask somebody …
Invite vs. Invitation – Difference Explained (With Graphs) Read More »
We should always strive to be as polite as possible. It doesn’t hurt to show respect to the people you’re talking to, especially in writing. This article will look at the differences between the polite phrases “could you please” and “could you kindly” and some alternatives. Should I Use “Could You Please” Or “Could You …
“Could You Please” vs. “Could You Kindly” – Difference & Alternatives Read More »
We use “sorry” when we want to apologize for something. Whether it’s something we feel responsible for or not is defined by prepositions, and we can use different prepositions after it to change the meaning. This article will look at “sorry for” and “sorry about” and how to use them. “Sorry For” Or “Sorry About”: …
“Sorry For” Or “Sorry About”? Difference Explained (+14 Examples) Read More »
“Thereby” and “therefore” are very similar words. There isn’t much difference between their general use, but there’s an easy way to be able to tell them apart. They’re not always used interchangeably, and in this article, we’ll explore that idea. What Is The Difference Between “Thereby” And “Therefore”? You should use “thereby” when you want …
Thereby vs. Therefore – Easy Usage Guide (Helpful Examples) Read More »
Prepositions have a lot of control over the overall meaning of a word. If we look at “published in” and “published on,” while the words are identical, the meanings vary slightly. This article will explain what those differences are and how the prepositions affect them. Is It “Published In ” Or “Published On”? You should …
“Published In” Or “Published On”? Easy Preposition Guide (+Examples) Read More »
