Many animals have collective nouns associated with them when they are part of a group. This article will look into what a group of scorpions is called to help you understand the best collective noun to refer to them. There are a surprising number of choices available. The preferred versions are “bed,” “nest,” and “group.” …
It’s time to look into some prepositions to see whether you can figure out when they work right! There are some rules that you might need to understand that change the meanings of certain phrases based on which preposition is used. This article will help you understand them. Is It “At The Right,” “On The …
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Many different job roles have people that report to them. It’s important to know what words you can use to refer to employees who report to you. This article is here to help out. We’ll provide all the possible words for an employee who reports to you in the workplace. The preferred words are “direct …
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At first glance, the difference between “in the books” and “on the books” is only in the preposition of place. Of course, there is a difference in the literal sense, but there are also a couple of other unique applications which make it important to understand when to choose either “in the books” or “on …
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It is certainly frustrating when a person says they will do something but, for whatever reason, doesn’t do it! Whether this is intentional or not, it is fairly common, and so let’s look at some of the ways to describe such people. The preferred words to describe a person who does not do what they …
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We are always chasing “nice-to-have” things, but we might not always know the right words to use to describe them. This article will help you understand some of the best ways to say something is “nice-to-have” and some of the best formal alternatives to it. The preferred words are “luxury,” “bonus,” and “desirable.” These words …
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Sometimes, you’ll come across nouns that have similar singular and plural forms. This article will explore how “our mind” and “our minds” work and which one of the two is the correct form. Our Mind or Our Minds – What Is The Plural of “Mind”? “Our minds” is the plural of “mind”. It’s a countable …
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You might not put a lot of thought into your abbreviations, and that’s okay. However, there are official abbreviations out there that you might come across, and it would help to know about them. We’ll explain the correct abbreviation for “million” in this article. “M” vs. “MM” – What Is The Correct Abbreviation for “Million”? …
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Let’s say that you’ve just been offered an interview at a new workplace. That’s fantastic news, but now it all comes down to your reply. This article will share some of the best ways to reply with available dates when someone has offered you an interview. The preferred replies are “thank you for your invitation. …
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The English language has many phrases that are quite similar and mean the same thing in specific contexts, but also have specific nuances that can help distinguish them. “On my own” and “by myself” are two of those similar phrases, and this article will explain the differences between them. What Is The Difference Between “On …
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