“Worthy” is usually used to describe people that are valuable and “worth it” is used to describe objects and experiences. These words are also two different word types, and therefore cannot be used interchangeably. Read on to learn the meaning of the two words and when the appropriate time to use each would be. […]
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The word ‘duly’ in duly noted means ‘at the correct time and proper way’. When someone tells you that they have ‘duly noted’ something, it means they have documented it in the proper form. Read on to learn more about the history of the phrase and other times in which it could be used
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The time in which you would have supper vs dinner depends on the region of the world you are in. Different regions throughout the world use these two words to represent two different, and sometimes the same, times. In most parts of the United States supper and dinner mean the same thing(dinner is much
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In most cases, you pluralize a single letter used as a noun by simply adding “s” to the end. There are some exceptions based on the capitalization of the letter and the style guide being used. Here’s what you need to know about the proper way to write the plural of a single letter
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Generally, you do not use a comma before the phrase “so that,” whether it is interrupted or uninterrupted. You would use a comma before “so” alone in some circumstances. Here is how to know when to use a comma before “so” and the different uses of “so” and “so that” phrases. How to Use
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There are times where you want to refer to a “mom” or “dad.” However, there are rules for capitalization and for keeping words lowercase. Knowing the difference between the two is crucial for proper grammar. There are specific instances for capitalization. These will mostly be for when you’re starting a sentence or referencing “Mom”
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When you want to check in with someone or to monitor the progress of something, you will always want to “follow up” on it. But, when first learning to write English, there may be a little bewilderment over how to write it as “follow up” or “followup.” While both loosely refer to revisiting or
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English has some words in the modern vocabulary that are officially an unofficial part of the language. The word “doozy” is one of these and didn’t come into use until sometime around 1903 and was not popularized until 1916. But is the word “doozy” a good or bad thing to say and what does
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Have you ever had a perspective based on your perception of perspective? If you’re confused about the wording of this question, don’t worry you’re not alone. There is a fine line between a perception versus a perspective. While both can have associations with one another, they are quite different. Basically, when you have a
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Anything or any thing, which one is correct? There is some confusion over which word or phrase to use but it doesn’t have to be. It’s not complex like other words in English where the rules are erroneous. Plus, this will be more in the context of writing than speaking, which takes the burden
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