You can use the prepositions “to”, “with”, and “against” with the verb compare in slightly different contexts. We use “compare to” when we want to try and bring a comparison together and “compare with” when the comparison is already obvious. We use “compare against” when we want to verify if something is correct. Compare To …
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We use “apply to” + place and “apply for” + thing. We use “apply to” when we say where we are applying. I am applying to Harvard University. Are you applying to any colleges in your area? We use “apply for” when we say for what we are applying. I am applying for a job. …
We use “a” before words that have a “y” sound and “an” before words that don’t have a “y” sound when the word starts with “u” “A” and “An” are called indefinite articles and usually follow the rule of “a” before words that start consonants and “an” with words that start with “vowels”. That isn’t …
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Thomas is a popular name, and since it ends with an S, it can be tricky to make it possessive. Whether you use Thomas’s or Thomas’ depends on the style guide that you follow. Both Thomas’s or Thomas’ are correct. There are several different style guides for writing the English language. When you follow the …
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Lucas is a popular name, and since it ends with an S, it can be tricky to make it possessive. Whether you use Lucas’s or Lucas’ depends on the style guide that you follow. Both Lucas’s or Lucas’ are correct. There are several different style guides for writing the English language. When you follow the …
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Charles is a popular name, and since it ends with an S, it follows plural possessives along with other plural nouns. This means that it should be Charles’, right? You would think so, but it still depends on another factor. This factor is almost as complicated as properly saying something belongs to this. There are …
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James is a popular name, and since it ends with an S, it follows plural possessives along with other plural nouns. This means that it should be James’, right? You would think so, but it still depends on another factor. This factor is almost as complicated as properly saying something belongs to this. There are …
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Objective is used to mean that someone is impartial or neutral to a situation. Subjective is used to mean that someone makes a decision based on their individual experience. Technically, the words are opposites. Main Differences Between Objective and Subjective An objective statement is a completely neutral, true, and real statement. A subjective statement is …
Have you ever seen a phrase written two different ways and weren’t sure which one is correct? One common example of this is “suffice it to say” and “suffice to say”. Some people believe that it is only acceptable to use “suffice to say”, while others believe that it is only acceptable to use “suffice …
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“Due to” is correct in English. It has a similar meaning to “because” or “for this reason”. “Do to” is incorrect in this context. Due to(Meaning and Use) “Due to” functions as an adjective and therefore describes or adds information about nouns. Example sentences The match was canceled due to the weather. We are here …
