Possessive forms can pose a difficult problem for some people. They’re made even harder when working with collective nouns, and we want to help you understand the rules. This article will explore how to use the possessive form of “everyone correctly.” Everyones, Everyone’s, or Everyones’: Which Is The Correct Possessive Form? “Everyone’s” is the only …
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The possessive form presents an interesting problem for most people when learning English. Thankfully, it’s not as hard as it might seem at first. This article will explain all you need to know about the possessive form of “teams.” Teams, Team’s, or Teams’: Which Is The Correct Possessive Form? You can use “team’s” as the …
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There are sometimes very subtle differences between similar phrases like “be safe,” “stay safe,” and “keep safe.” Most of these differences are barely noticeable, but it would help to go through them a little more. This article will explain all you need to know. Be Safe, Keep Safe or Stay Safe: Which Is Correct? All …
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The words “percent” and “percentage” are so similar that many people use them interchangeably in conversation and the written word. Here we discuss whether that usage is appropriate and the proper conventions around when you should choose to use each. What Is The Difference Between “Percent” And “Percentage”? The word “percent” is a unit of …
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The prepositions “on” and “in” can be some of the trickiest ones in the English Language to master since they both refer to the location of something. Here we review the phrases “sitting in a chair,” and “sitting on a chair,” and instruct on the proper terminology to use. Is It “Sitting In A Chair” …
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When learning English, there are many nuances to words and one word can encompass the meaning of several other words. Learning the specific situations for these words can greatly improve your speaking and writing. What Is The Difference Between Response And Reply? The difference between “response” and “reply” is the subject being addressed in the …
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We will often see and hear the terms “insight” and “insights” used, which often poses the question – is “insights” the plural form of “insight”? In this article, we will be explaining the meaning of both of these terms, when to use them, and more. “Insight” Or “Insights” – What Is The Plural Of “Insight”? …
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“Dependence” and “dependency” are variations of the word “dependent”. The English language is full of tricky variations which may be confusing. This article will go over the differences between “dependence” and “dependency” and any nuances there may be. What Is The Difference Between “Dependence” And “Dependency”? There is little to no difference between “dependence” and …
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Employers love to see passion and enthusiasm in the workplace. If you can share that you’re “passionate” in your resumé, you’re setting yourself up for plenty of success with the hiring team. This article will explore some other words that also work well. The preferred version is “enthusiastic.” It shows that you’re eager to learn …
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If you’re applying for a management position, talking about things you’ve “managed” in the past is helpful. However, you don’t want to overuse the word, so it would help to come up with some good alternatives that might create variety. The preferred version is “ran.” It works to show that you were previously “running” your …
