Describing sounds in writing can be a lot of fun. You can do this when you want to make different noises obvious to your readers. This article will look into how to describe choking sounds when they come up in your writing. Here are the best options for choking onomatopoeia: Eccch Accch Kaff kaff Gurgle …
It’s difficult to understand the rules associated with prefixes and hyphens. It seems that every prefix has a different rule attached to it, making it tricky to learn the ins and outs of each one. This article will explain the correct spelling of “auto-populate.” Auto populate or Autopopulate or Auto-populate? “Auto-populate” should be hyphenated when …
“Please see below email” is not a common phrase in formal writing. You won’t often need to refer people to the content in your “below email,” as they’ll often read through it all anyway. Still, this article will explore whether it’s correct to use “please see below email.” Is It Correct to Say “Please See …
“To which” is a common formal phrase in English. When used correctly, it shows you grasp formal English rules as you have left the preposition “to” in the middle of the sentence rather than at the end. This article will explain all you need to know about using “to which.” How to Use “To Which” …
There are plenty of great choices for rhetorical questions with a resounding “yes” answer. Many native speakers will use questions like these sarcastically to show that the “yes” should be obvious. This article will explore some funny and sarcastic yes rhetorical questions. The following are the best choices: Is the Pope Catholic? Does a bear …
Feeling excited and nervous at the same time can be a difficult thing to manage. You might not currently know any words to describe this emotional mix. This article will explore some of the best ways to refer to nervous excitement. The following synonyms are the best: Anticipation Butterflies in your stomach Expectation Anxious Exhilaration …
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “within 7 days”, you may have been a little confused. Does that include the 7th day? Does it include today? In this post, we’ll discuss exactly what “within 7 days” means. What Does “Within 7 Days” Mean? “Within 7 days” generally implies that you have 7 days, starting from …
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If you’ve ever heard of the terms “rising junior” and “rising senior”, you may have been confused as to what they mean. How are those things different from regular juniors and seniors? In this post, we will answer that question. What Is a Rising Junior and a Rising Senior in School? A “rising” junior or …
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The words “cumulative” and “accumulative” are very similar. But what is the actual difference between them? Is there any difference at all, or are they just similar words for the same thing? In this post, we will explain the difference between the two. Accumulative vs. Cumulative – What’s the Difference? The difference between accumulative and …
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Knowing how to pluralise the word “zero” causes confusion for many English learners because there is more than one version of the plural. This article examines the different forms and shows how they are used in sentences. Zeroes or Zeros? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, both “zeros” and “zeroes” are correct plural forms of the …
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