This guide will help you become more comfortable using commas in everyday life. Commas are arguably the most underrated grammatical tool in writing. Let’s dive into the many ways in which “of course” can be used in relation to commas. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you! Is a comma necessary after …
Marcel Iseli
Figuring out when to put a comma before “and” in a list can be confusing. If you have looked at various sentences that contain lists, you have probably seen that sometimes there is a comma before “and” and sometimes there is not. Worse, if you have tried to figure out when you do or don’t …
Hypothetically put yourself in the shoe of a person who has never heard of the English language his entire life. Now, try to say “where were we” aloud and think of how strange, not to mention alien-ish, you sound. Words that resemble each other, without fail, torture language learners, as in the enigma on “where” …
English has many idiomatic expressions that native speakers use without thinking about it. Although overuse of any idiom is frustrating, misusing these phrases can be really cringey, so it’s important to have a thorough understanding of them. One phrase with a long history and a complicated set of meanings is “turn the other cheek.” …
The topic today is related to the phrase “per usual,” a common expression used in “business talks.” Business communication is generally expected to be more formal and polite than casual conversations. As time went by, though, the need for convenience has also reformed the formalistic nature of business language, giving birth to some go-to expressions …
In this article, we will analyze when, if ever, it is grammatically correct to use a comma before country names. It can be tricky to introduce commas into a sentence following the appropriate sequence, especially in relation to addresses that include separate sections. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include …
These days, social media websites and apps are a dime a dozen. It seems like every year, an old social media platform fizzles out, but two more somehow manage pop up in its place. For this reason, the social media platforms that have withstood the test of time are exceptionally notable. When compared to the …
Life is full of challenges. You need to earn good grades to get into a quality school so that you can find a great job. To get that promotion, you must work hard to distinguish yourself from your colleagues. It’s not easy, but with hard work and determination, your efforts should pay off. Although you …
Ramen. Sushi. Sake. Some Japanese words are immediately recognizable, even if you don’t speak the language at all. Others are still heavily used in non-Japanese media but aren’t quite as easy to understand. Let’s look at the Japanese phrase “kawaii desu.” What does “kawaii desu” mean in Japanese? The phrase “kawaii desu” （可愛いです） means …