The debate over the correct spelling of “holiday” has been going on for centuries. The word is derived from the Old English term “hāligdæg,” which means “holy day.” Over time, the spelling of the word changed to “holiday,” and it eventually made its way into the English language. The correct spelling of the word is …
If you’ve been learning the English language (especially as a second language) you’ve probably discovered that there are a few sometimes confusing grammar rules that dictate how phrases should be used in certain contexts. For example, let’s say that you want someone to call you on the telephone. On the surface, it might seem completely …
The English language can get pretty wild at times. For one thing, English is a bit of a mishmash of a bunch of other languages and pulls different words and different phrases from all corners of the globe. It has certain “rules” of grammar to be sure – but every now and again it breaks …
Moosen, Meese, or Mooses? What is the Plural of Moose? Read More »
We often use the phrase “a total of” when we want to emphasize the combined number of things. For example, if you have three dogs and two cats, you can say that you have “a total of five pets.” But what verb do we use with “a total of”? Is it always a verb, or …
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There is some debate over whether the correct spelling is “perogative” or “prerogative.” The word comes from the Latin “prerogativa,” which means “privilege.” “Prerogative” is the correct spelling, while “perogative” is a misspelling. Where Prerogative Comes From The word prerogative has a long and interesting history. It first appeared in the English language in the …
You might’ve overheard people saying “write me” and “write to me” and may have wondered which of those was grammatically correct. Turns out “write to me” is grammatically correct and acceptable in British English while “write me” is acceptable and widely used in American English. Read on to find out more about which of these …
“Rustle” is a verb than means to make small noises often with your hands in your pockets. Russle is actually not a word at all – it’s a name meant for predominantly those of the male gender. Differences Between Russle And Rustle The word rustle is a completely different term than the personal name Russle. …
Professional environments are nerve-racking because you have to give solid, polite answers to any questions thrown your way. “How are you doing?” is one question you have to answer, so how do you answer that? How to reply to “how are you doing” depends on whether you know the person or not, and if you …
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Should you use “then” or “and then” when combining two independent sentences? If both sound okay to you then you’re not alone. Many people use “then” and “and then” interchangeably and can not differentiate between them. But most authorities on English grammar consider “and then” to be grammatically correct instead of “then.” Read on to …
To determine which is correct in any usage you have to consider meaning. “Of Course” is a phrase that means yes, certainly, and without a doubt. You would use 2Of Course” as a response to a question. “Off Course” is a phrase that means to be going in a direction that is not the intended …
