Ever found yourself scratching your head, pen in hand, wondering if you’re supposed to contribute “to” a conversation or contribute “for” a conversation? You’re not alone. Prepositions are small but … Read More
Have you ever stumbled across a word so complex, it felt like trying to solve a puzzle? Behind every hefty word lies a simple secret: the word root. This small … Read More
Imagine you’re writing an email or a story, and you hit a speed bump. The sentence starts with “There is” or “There are,” but which one do you pick? It’s … Read More
Ever run into a sentence that seems to dance around with extra information, tucked neatly between commas, and wonder what it’s all about? That’s the magic of appositives. These handy … Read More
Have you ever felt a surge of gratitude so strong that a simple ‘thank you’ just doesn’t cut it? You search your mind for something more, something that can truly … Read More
Using quotation marks in writing seems simple, right? Well, it’s not always as straightforward as it appears. These tiny symbols do more heavy lifting than we give them credit for, … Read More
Picture this: the phone rings, and you pick it up. It’s your friend asking for you. Now, how do you respond? Do you say “This is she” or “This is … Read More
Year round or year-round? It’s a tiny dash that can confuse even the best of us. You might see it written both ways in different places, but only one is … Read More
When it comes to writing, capital letters are like the road signs of language. They tell us where something important is starting or who’s about to make an entrance. Think … Read More
Words are powerful tools. They shape our thoughts, communicate ideas, and sometimes, they do a little magic trick called metonymy. You might not realize it, but you’ve encountered this trick … Read More
Breaking down grammar into bite-sized pieces makes learning a new language a lot less daunting. One key piece of the puzzle is understanding infinitive phrases. But what exactly are they? … Read More
English is a language full of surprises and nuances. There’s always something new to learn, or an old rule to be questioned. When it comes to expressing agreement or describing … Read More
It’s easy to mix things up in English, especially when phrases sound almost the same but don’t mean the same thing. This is the case with “So do I” and … Read More
