The best way to show your appreciation for someone checking on you is simply to say, “Thank you for checking on me.” However, there may be moments when you want to make a particular show of your gratitude, and other times when you may want to say something different. In fact, there are many […]
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When you hear people say “marshmallow” in English, it can sometimes sound like, “marshmellow.” But the correct spelling will always be “marshmallow.” This sugary sweet and tasty treat is an American and European classic that goes on a host of desserts and hot drinks, like cocoa. Aside from its use in the English language,
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The word, “jitomate” is a Mexican word for a big, red and juicy tomato. When you hear someone say “tomate” in Mexico, they’re talking about the greenish yellowish types of tomatoes. This is what most English-speaking people call a “tomatillo.” While this may seem confusing, it’s not. This is a simple matter of translation
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When you wish to use a slang phrase to indicate the nuances and details of any given subject matter, you will use “ins and outs.” It is incorrect to use “in’s and out’s.” This is because the use of the apostrophe (‘) indicates possession or a contraction and that doesn’t make sense in context.
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When trying to decipher whether “who should I contact” or “whom should I contact” is correct, understand that both are overlapping. This means that both are appropriate to use, but technically and grammatically speaking, “whom should I contact” is correct. “Who should I contact” has become more colloquial and common, with people preferring to
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Yes, Happy New Year is capitalized when it is used as a greeting or a heading. The word “Happy New Year” is capitalized in English because it is a proper noun. Examples Happy New Year to you! Do you capitalize New Year in a sentence? You should capitalize “New Year” in a sentence no
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Yes, Christmas is capitalized in a sentence. The word “Christmas” is capitalized in English because it is a proper noun. “Merry Christmas”, and “Happy Christmas” should also be capitalized when they are used as a greeting. Examples: Happy Christmas to you! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Do you capitalize Christmas in a
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The verbs “attend” and “tend” are both interchangeable and different from one another. They mean to care for, approach, treat or perform work. However, “attend” has a more formal inference with an additional connotation of “to deal with.” On the other hand, “tend” has a more positive, tender conveyance. So, the difference is in
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The difference between using “whether or not” versus just “whether” is the result of the outcome in any given situation. “Whether or not” suggests a result that’s the same, no matter how something turns out. “Whether” indicates an undetermined outcome. However, traditionally speaking, “whether or not” is the more correct one to use. Many
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The difference between saying “Happy Holiday” or “Happy Holidays” is very small and it depends on if you’re speaking British or American English. Even with that, both phrases are common to both the UK and the USA depending on the season and context. “Happy Holidays” is usually used in American English around the time
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