Vocabulary

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

To raise a toast to someone means to wish someone well or show gratitude, respect to someone. It often takes place at family gatherings like weddings and funerals. Examples Let’s…

10-4 is the code word for “affirmative” or “understood’ in the brevity code used mainly by law enforcement, first responders, and Citizens Band (CB) radio transmission. It is used as…

When using the phrase as a true idiom within the English language, the correct usage is “fall by the wayside”. While the word wayside is defined as “the land adjacent…

Both ‘waiting’ and ‘awaiting’ are words that can be used in the English language, ‘waiting’ can be used on its own while ‘awaiting’ must have a transition object to go…

The phrase ‘on accident’ and ‘by accident’ are both used in American English, but only the phrase ‘by accident’ is the correct usage. While the phrase ‘on accident’ is not…