Today, we’ll tackle the guidelines for placing a comma before “through” – a word that comes with multiple faces. Let’s get right into it. When does a comma come before “through”? A comma comes before “through” when it is used to introduce a piece of parenthetical information midsentence or when “through” is used after …
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The first step toward landing a new job is to impress an employer with your resume. Because resumes are usually sent electronically or dropped off with the clerical staff, you cannot be there to answer questions or clarify things while the employer reads it. As a standalone representation of ourselves, it is important to make …
Adjectives are words that describe things, and mastering them can really level up your writing skills. However, it’s important to know when and how to use adjectives. Don’t believe me? Consider the choice between freer vs more free. Today we’ll take a look at one adjective in particular: the word “frail.” How do you …
Using any punctuation mark must be done with extra care. That is, overusing or underusing such a tool can make or break written outputs. One of the trickiest combinations of punctuation marks is the use of exclamation points and commas together. Whether we should use a comma after a punctuation mark is a question worth …
Loyalty is an important trait, both in a friend and in a work colleague. Being able to trust that someone has your back and is looking out for you can make you feel more at ease, whatever context you find yourself in. Interestingly, you don’t always have to be super close to someone to be …
Letting someone know that you hope things go well for them is a kind and generous act. In a world of self-promotion and individualism, taking the time to tell the people you care about that you have their best interests at heart is a beautiful way to find connection. It is easy, particularly in a …
Some common English words and phrases only make sense after you study their origin. On the other hand, language also changes over time and words often don’t carry their original meaning. You don’t need to read Nietzsche to stare into the abyss, after all. The best approach is simply to understand how people today use …
Commonly misheard sayings are nothing new to the English language. In fact, it happens so often that there’s even a word, Mondegreen, that describes the phenomenon of mishearing song lyrics and popular phrases. Although we aren’t going to get into song lyrics, today’s commonly misheard phrase does relate to music. Is it “playing by …
It is an unfortunate truth that the number-one place people gather information about a business these days is from its Google reviews and rating. While this is excellent for your business if you have received many positive reviews, the problem with online ratings is that they can sadly give one disgruntled customer the power to …