When it comes to possessives, the grammar rules can be a little bit confusing. Such is the case with words or names that end with the letter s, including James, for example. The name James may confuse those who aren’t sure if James’s or James’ is correct; the answer is that they are technically both […]
At first glance, “no pun intended” implies that, while the speaker may have unwittingly made a play on words, it was entirely unintentional. Another example is when a speaker wants to separate himself from a horrible pun that didn’t go over well. Simply said, if someone makes a joke that everyone moans at, the speaker
When someone responds to another person’s “thank you,” you’ll commonly hear the phrase “You are extremely welcome.” However, many English language learners wonder if saying “You are very welcome” is always right. When someone thanks you, it is proper to respond with “You are most welcome” as a formulaic and standard response. The adverb “most”
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In person and in-person are both grammatically correct terms, but are meant to be used in different contexts. In person is considered an adverb, while in-person is an adjective. Because these two phrases are two completely different types of words, they cannot be used interchangeably. While their core meanings are very similar, they do not
“Sir This Is A Wendy’s” is a popular meme that is used when you observe inappropriate behavior and want to acknowledge it in a funny way. The expression can also be used when you see something doing something strange in a certain location where that behavior is not typical. The meme also pokes fun at
When trying to address someone in a professional manner when a potential meeting is coming up, you might be wondering how you should properly express this to them. The grammatically correct way to express this would be to say “I look forward to meeting you” and not “I look forward to meet you.” Saying “I
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the advice to “keep your friends close and your enemies closer”. This means that it’s wise to develop alliances, build your support group, and keep an eye out for others’ bad intentions. While most associate this warning with Michael Corleone in Godfather II, the phrase’s
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By understanding if the intent behind ‘how was your day?’ is a touch-based or filler question, you’ll be able to respond accurately, honestly, or vaguely, and know which response is best. Let’s take a look at some of the meanings, intents, and examples on how to respond to ‘how was your day?’ What is the
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