There are two points to remember when deciphering between “suit” and “suite:” pronunciation and meaning. A suit can serve two separate parts of speech: noun or verb. A suite is a place and is, therefore, a noun. A “suit” is a type of clothing people wear on formal occasions or for business. But, it can …
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Both spellings of “eying” and “eyeing” are correct and acceptable to use in English writing. Both words indicate the same thing: that you are actively looking at someone or something. They denote a closer observance than normal with a sentiment of scrutiny. It’s one of those words in English that go outside the normal rule …
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When we want to discuss or refer to a mistake made when typing or to point out a printing error, we call it a “typo” or “typing mistake.” Both are correct to use in writing or speech. But, “typo” is a much shorter and quicker way of referencing a typing mistake. What’s more, most people …
Francis is a popular name, and since it ends with an S, it follows possessives along with other nouns. This means that it should be Francis’, 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 several different …
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Louis 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 Louis’, 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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Agnes 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 Agnes’, 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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“Thanks God” or “Thank God,” which is the right form? Actually, both are correct depending on how you use them. This is because of how the verb “to thank” conjugates to indicate ownership to the person who says it. Religious and spiritual people often use this phrase to show their appreciation for their higher power. …
When you want to show your gratitude and appreciation toward a group of people, you will say either “Thank You All” or “Thank You, Everyone.” Both are correct and completely acceptable to use. They always come from the person saying either phrase and don’t have any special grammar rules. That said, one is more informal …
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Another’s is the correct possessive singular form of the word another. Anothers is incorrect because there is no plural form of another. Anothers’ is also not possible because there is no plural possessive of another. Another means one more and therefore there is no plural. If you need to use more than one more, then …
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When you hear someone say “once” they are referring to some moment in time. The use of “one’s” is a contracted pronoun to illustrate ownership or possession. These are two completely different words with entirely separate meanings, uses and parts of speech. But both are acceptable depending on how and where you want to use …
