Certain words are supposed to be capitalized when used in certain ways, which can be very confusing. Is the word “doctor” supposed to be capitalized in a sentence? In this post, we’ll be answering that question in great detail. Is “Doctor” Capitalized in a Sentence? Doctor should be capitalized in a sentence if it is …
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Proper titles are very important, but how are you supposed to know the right time to use variations of them? Chairman, chairwoman, chairperson… when is the appropriate time to use each of these? In this post, we will answer that question in great detail. Chairman, Chairwoman, or Chairperson? Chairman is used when referring to a …
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When it comes time to refer to an email that can be found later on in a document, should you say “email below” or “below email?” For some people, they may see no difference at all, but rest assured, there is one. In this post, we’ll talk about which of these phrases is correct and …
English has a few phrases that are pretty odd. One that you may have heard before is “attached herewith”. Is this phrase correct or is it totally wrong to use it? In this post, we will cover the answer to this question, as well as alternatives to this phrase. Is It Correct to Say “Attached …
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “absolutely yes”, you may have felt that it sounded a little weird. Is it correct English, or something that should never actually be said? In this post, we’ll cover all the details about this phrase and what you need to know about it. Is It Correct to Say “Absolutely …
You may have seen the terms “nana” and “nanna” used to refer to “grandmother.” This page examines if both spelling versions are correct, where they are used, and demonstrates how they are used in sentences. Nana or Nanna – Which Spelling Is Correct? According to the dictionary, the correct spelling to refer to “grandmother” is …
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Open syllable words, which contain a syllable that ends in a vowel, are an essential part of language learning for natives and non-natives. This page includes a list of open syllable words for teaching young children, along with examples and pictures. List of 99 Open Syllable Words The difference between open and closed syllable words …
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The English language contains many peculiar sounding words which can be funny when used in a sentence. This page presents a list of random funny nouns with examples that can be used in Mad Libs or to describe people. List of 95 Funny Nouns The word “fun” relates to something that causes amusement or laughter, …
Long vowel words are an integral part of language acquisition, and knowing how to teach long vowels is not easy. This page contains a list with pictures of the most common long vowel words and breaks down which words to teach to each grade ranging from kinder to 3rd grade. List of 74 Long Vowel …
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Hey there, I’ve got a brilliant scheme that’s going to make millions, do you want to get in on it? No, I said “scheme” not “schema” – and what’s a “schema” anyway? Is it evil? Because my scheme is definitely evil. Schema vs. Scheme – What’s the Difference? A “schema” is a more technical term …
