Here’s the truth about “woken up,” “waken up” and “woke up:” they are all interchangeable past tense forms of “to wake.” The past participle of “to wake up” is “woken…
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“Do you mind” is an inquisitive way to get another person’s permission. The intention behind using it can have positive or negative connotations. The tone and inflection are evident in…
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When you say, “the meeting is brought forward,” you are bringing the date and/or time sooner than initially planned. To use “the meeting is pushed back,” you are extending the…
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“Research,” as a noun, is a plural and singular word. It doesn’t require the same treatment as other nouns to indicate more than one. This is because you can’t put…
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Both of the words overnight and over night are correct uses for the phrase, but depending on what the intent is will depend on which version to use. There are…
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A memoir is a work of nonfiction that is written in a first-person narrative about a time in someone’s life. It is important not to confuse a memoir with an…
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There are some phrases in the English language that you can use in multiple situations. Depending on the context, “I’m good, thank you” can be an answer to a greeting…
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You want to tell someone that they have gotten your attention. You are writing this in a letter, email, or social media post or you would just say it. “You…
Peaked My Interest or Piqued My Interest? Which is correct? Read More »
In modern English, it is not unacceptable to use “either” if you are given a choice between more than two items. However, if you would like to avoid using “either”…
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The difference between “had died,” “has died,” and “was dead” is the tense in which you use it. Depending on the time frame of the death or the announcement of…
Had Died/Has Died/Was Dead? What’s the difference? Read More »