“It is correct to say ‘too cute’ because ‘too’ is used to express an excessive amount or degree, whereas ‘to’ is a preposition or a part of an infinitive and does not convey excessiveness.” Many writers get tripped up with similar words such as to & too. Especially when it comes to giving a friend […]
Most of us have been using “however” in our writing for years. Unfortunately, many of us have been punctuating this word all wrong. There are just a few simple rules to remember to have you writing like a pro. In this article, we’ll explain the punctuation and grammar rules for using “however”. Follow these basic […]
The expression ‘which of the following’ is used to introduce a list of potential answers to a question. It is most commonly used in schools, surveys, and a variety of decision making scenarios. There are many synonyms you can use in place of ‘which of the following’ including but not limited to ‘Which one of […]
If you want to learn how to add Grammarly to Outlook and Microsoft Word, we can help! We will explain how to do so and why it can be such a useful tool.While Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word come with their own built-in spelling and grammar-checking features, they are both fairly limited, especially when compared […]
The English language has many phrases & words that seem very similar, but have totally different meanings. New English speakers & writers often get confused when choosing between grammar or grammer. In this post, we’ll teach you how do you spell grammar & how to use these words correctly! Just like we saw when analyzing […]
There’s a lot of debate on how to spell the possessive form of singular nouns – with an apostrophe ‘s’ or with just the apostrophe? American grammar rules allow writes to use Chris’s or Chris’ correctly under their rule set. However, Chris’s is considered far more popular & correct to use in British grammar rules. […]
There are a handful of grammar rules in the English language that are downright confusing. One of those is how to use the phrase “what kinds of”. But do you know when to use “what kind of” and “what kind of”? The truth is both can be correct depending on the context of the sentence. […]
It is very common to come across the phrases “other than” & “other then”. But which is correct? Then and than are two of the most commonly confused words in the English language today. The words lots or lot’s are another common example! Luckily, this article will break down the difference between other than or […]
When it comes to the correct spelling of “in case,” there are two options: in case or incase. So, which one is right? It turns out that incase is the incorrect spelling and should never be used in your writing! In this post, we’ll teach you the difference between these common words. The English language […]
There are many slang phrases in the English language that are used in casual conversation. The phrase “catch you on the flip side” has been used in popular TV shows and movies for years. It is commonly used in friendly conversation as parting words. But what does this phrase really mean? In this post, we’ll […]
The difference is that exoteric refers to knowledge that is public and accessible to everyone, while esoteric pertains to knowledge that is hidden, secret, or understood only by a select few. It is far too common for writers to confuse the words exoteric and esoteric. The truth is that these two words have similar but […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been using the phrases “me either” and “me neither” in your writing and conversation for years. But is this grammatically correct? The answer might surprise you. In this post, we’ll answer that question and help you choose between “me either” or “me neither”. Just because two words are […]
“Too long” is the correct phrase when indicating that something exceeds a desired or acceptable length.Don’t you hate it when someone drones on and on? And on? It can be so frustrating when somebody won’t stop talking, especially if they’re not saying anything important. Would you say that this person has been talking for “to […]
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. Cards, teddy bears, cards, and heart-shaped candy is what make this holiday so special. However, what is the correct spelling? In this post, we’ll teach you how to spell valentine’s day plus some tips for this special day! The correct spelling of […]