Singular and plural words are difficult to get right. You have to make sure the words in the sentence are all in agreement with each other. One agreement that’s a bit tricky is the debate between “all is” and “all are”. So which one is correct? Both “all is” and “all are” are correct. However, …
Since English is a complex language, it can be difficult to determine how to use certain words and phrases. The season fall is a word that can be used in many ways, but which is correct between these two phrases: in fall or in the fall? If you use in fall and in the fall, …
Describing time and speed in English is a tricky subject. There are a lot of rules when it comes to when to use adjectives, and if they are being put in the right place. Face pace and fast-paced are two words that are a part of this problem, so which one is correct? Both fast …
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In any language, there are marks used to indicate the tone that you’re speaking in and how you’re presenting your words. There’s question marks, commas, and much more. Parentheses are markers as well, but what’s the difference between parenthesis and parentheses? Parentheses is the plural form of the word “parenthesis”, and they are the punctuation …
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Participles and gerunds both come from verbs but are different in that the participle is a form of verb, and a gerund is a form of noun. However, they both look exactly the same, and this can cause confusion. This article will examine the difference between the gerund and the particle, identify the root of …
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The proper phrasing to ask the question “where you are” in archaic English is “where art thou?” This is specifically for if you are asking a question. If you state where someone is, you can use “where thou art.” Where Art Thou vs Where Thou Art “Where art thou” implies a question, whereas “where thou …
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