Using a comma is not an easy task. That said, it baffles a lot of people who need to write daily, or at least regularly at school or work. Recently, one question that has been raised by many is when should a comma come after the expression “during this time.” Well, several conditions guide this …
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Wishing people well is an act of kindness. This idea becomes more important in business settings because of the natural and constant need for professionalism. There are multiple ways in which we can express our desire for others to be well in their future life; saying “Wishing you the best in your future endeavors” is …
When someone is ill or injured, it is customary to send them flowers, a card, or even just a text message wishing them a speedy recovery. We normally wish the people in our lives a speedy recovery when they or someone close to them tells us what has happened to them, and we want to …
To say that “English is confusing” is an understatement as there are so many expressions out there that could support this idea. For instance, “though” is not only two letters short of “although.” These words also substantially differ in meaning, function, and usage in real life. Today’s post aims to lessen, if not get rid …
Describing the idea of possession in English is quite a piece of work because there are several known ways to do so. One of these ways includes the process of adding ‘s to the noun or pronoun concerned, such as in the phrase “someone else’s.” Luckily, we’ll specifically look into the grammatical details of this …
“By the way” is one of the most common phrases people use in everyday speech. In fact, as common as it is, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ wrote a song about it. Nevertheless, using and punctuating it in writing is a whole different story. Meanwhile, comma use remains to be one of the trickiest writing …
Once you have applied to the colleges or graduate programs that you are interested in, there is nothing to do but wait to see whether you get admitted. You may find yourself refreshing your browser repeatedly, hoping the name of your first-choice college will pop up in your email inbox. No matter how long you’ve …
Hearing bad news is never nice and it can often leave us at a loss for words. It is difficult to respond appropriately when we are shocked because we often need to regulate our own emotions before we can convey what we are feeling to the person in front of us. Many people struggle with …
Getting a text that says, “I have a crush on you,” can mean lots of different things depending on the relationship you have with the person sending it. It’s natural to think that this would come from someone who wants to start dating you, but this could also be sent to a friend as a …