There are phrases in the English language that look and sound so similar to each other to the point that it becomes incredibly difficult to be able to differentiate between them. In this article, we’ll explore two of these phrases: “of great help” and “a great help”. “Of Great Help” or “A Great Help” – …
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The English language can sometimes be complicated and confusing. There are phrases, such as “send you” and “send to you”, that seem to mean the same thing and are used interchangeably. This article explores the differences between these phrases and when one is more appropriate to use over the other. Send You or Send to …
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There are several ways to link an English statement to a consequence or an event following that action. Four of the most common are “thus”, ”therefore”, ”hence”, and “so”. They provide a similar function, but do they have exactly the same meaning? Let’s have a closer look. Thus vs. Therefore vs. Hence vs. So “Thus” …
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If you ask a “question on” does it mean the same as a “question regarding” or a “question about”? What are the differences in meaning when you choose each of the propositions? Let’s look closer at how they are used, and why. Question About vs. Question On vs. Question Regarding If you ask a “question …
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One of the most complicated things about the English language is the use of prepositions. This article discusses what prepositions are used with the word “proposal”: “for”, “of”, or “to”. Proposal For or Proposal Of – Which Is Correct? Both the phrases “proposal for” and “proposal of” are grammatically correct. “Proposal for” is used when …
Although “agenda” is a plural noun, it is most often used in the singular sense of “an agenda”, referring to a collection of items on a list. So, do we refer to an item on a list, in a plan, as being “on the agenda” or “in the agenda”? Is It “In The Agenda” or …
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There are certain nouns that can be both countable and uncountable. One example of this is with “input.” It comes up in a few different contexts, and the context will determine whether it has a suitable plural form or not. This article will help you understand it all. Input or Inputs – What Is the …
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Prepositions are finicky little things. They have the power to completely change the meaning of certain phrases, depending on how they’re used. This article will explore “fine with you,” “fine by you,” and “fine to you.” We’ll help you to understand the major differences. Fine With You vs. Fine By You vs. Fine To You …
“Etc.” is a very common abbreviation in most forms of writing. It would help to know whether it’s an acceptable form or not. This article will look into some better alternatives that you might be able to use in formal writing (on top of whether “etc.” is acceptable). The preferred versions are “etc.,” “et cetera,” …
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You might not have put much thought into them before, but apostrophes in decades are a common talking point in English. You might want to read through this article to learn whether “1960s” or “1960’s” is correct in your writing. Do You Use Apostrophe with Decades? You should not use apostrophes with decades in your …
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