It’s the small details that can make the biggest difference when it comes to language. For instance, should you say “rest assured” by itself or “please rest assured”? Is either option valid, or is one incorrect all the time? In this post, we’ll dive into the answer. Is It Correct to Say “Please Rest Assured”? …
There are many phrases in the English language that are said without too much thought being put into them. Once you start thinking about it though, you can’t help but ask yourself whether or not you’ve been incorrect in saying something all this time. Is it correct to say “a gentle reminder”? In this post, …
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 …
The use of punctuation in the English language is very important. When used improperly, punctuation can change the entire context of a sentence, presenting a completely different message. So it’s important to know whether or not a comma is needed before saying “along with.” In this post, we’ll be discussing exactly that. Comma Before “Along …
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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