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13.03.23 Grammatical rules & ... Time to read: 4min

Noncountable Nouns – Definition & Examples

Using noncountable nouns correctly is essential when writing essays for college or university. In this article, you’ll learn what noncountable nouns are and how...

08.03.23 Parts of speech Time to read: 5min

Indefinite and Definite Articles – “The”, “A”, and “An

The English language is insufficient without the proper use of special identifiers known as articles. These are words used before nouns and noun phrases,...

01.03.23 Language rules overview Time to read: 6min

Capitalization Rules — A Quick Guide

When writing a research paper, you should know when and where capitalization rules apply. However daunting this may seem, the rules are clear and...

05.02.23 Grammatical rules & ... Time to read: 4min

Dangling Modifier – Examples & How to Fix It

Dangling modifiers are a type of grammatical error in which a modifier is written in a way that is unclear to which noun it...

30.12.22 Language rules overview Time to read: 3min

Parallelism and Parallel Structure — Definition & Examples

Here, we explain parallel structures and their correct usage in written and spoken English. Using parallelism will improve your writing by enhancing its clarity...

26.12.22 Grammatical rules & ... Time to read: 5min

Subject-Verb Agreement — All Rules & Examples

This article is a guide for college and university students to write clear and accurate academic essays. When writing a paper, the student should...

06.12.22 Punctuation Time to read: 3min

Parentheses – Punctuation Rules & Examples

Although we use parentheses (), also called parens, in our daily writing, most people still struggle to utilize them correctly. This article will cover everything...

05.11.22 Language rules overview Time to read: 3min

Common Mistakes in Academic Writing

Academic writing is used in research and usually follows certain rules in formatting. Students often make common mistakes that can negatively impact the quality...

31.10.22 Grammatical rules & ... Time to read: 4min

Misplaced Modifier – How to Avoid & Fix Them

Misplaced modifier are grammatical modifiers, which are positioned improperly within a sentence. This can often result in situations where it is ambiguous what part...

22.10.22 Grammatical rules & ... Time to read: 4min

Modifiers – Definition & How to Use Them Correctly

Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses, which have the functionality of an adjective or adverb, and are used to modify the meaning of a...

20.10.22 Language rules overview Time to read: 8min

Proofreading – A Quick Guide

Proofreading is essential to the writing process, yet is often overlooked. Many students make the mistake of submitting their essays or papers without first...

19.10.22 Grammatical rules & ... Time to read: 3min

Phrasal Verbs – Definition and Guide

This post explains what a phrasal verb is. You will also find common usage examples. Phrasal Verbs – In a Nutshell Phrasal verbs are very...

08.10.22 Punctuation Time to read: 4min

Quotation Marks – Correct Use, Rules & Examples

Quotation marks or inverted commas are used for several purposes in English writing. We shall explore the correct use of these punctuation marks in...

28.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 3min

Colons – How to Use them Correctly

The colon is the most forward-thinking punctuation mark in English, but it’s also the most misused and challenging: you’re never sure when to use...

26.09.22 Tenses Time to read: 5min

Tenses – A Guide to Using Tenses in Academic Writing

Using the proper tenses within an academic paper is crucial in terms of brevity, clarity, and readability. There can still be times when choosing a...

24.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 8min

Commas – 15 Rules & How to Use Them

Commas are one of the most misused punctuation marks. They can be confusing to use, but with a bit of guidance, you'll be able...

22.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 3min

Semicolons – Correct Use, Rules, Examples, and More

Semicolons sound complicated, but they are very straightforward to use. After all, a form of punctuation commonly used in text speak as a winking...

19.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 5min

Question Marks – How to Use Question Marks Correctly

Students often get nervous about question marks as they can be confusing. They indicate whether a sentence is an inquiry and should always be...

17.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 4min

Apostrophes – Definition, Rules & Examples

Apostrophes - the hardest punctuation mark in the English language. But why are apostrophes so confusing to so many? And is it possible to...

16.09.22 Parts of speech Time to read: 5min

Conjunctions — Rules & Academic Guide with Examples

Constructing effective sentences for your essays or other types of writing is essential to ensure the audience easily understands you. Many parts make up...

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