You asked a question to a service provider and you got an email response starting with “thank you for the inquiry,” followed by the answer you’re seeking. This particular line caught your attention. You checked the time and found out it was still a quarter before lunchtime. You asked yourself whether the person did really …
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Most writers consider commas the quintessential grammatical tool to elevate sentence structuring. Unfortunately, commas are also one of the most difficult instruments to master, which is why we have put together this comprehensive guide. In this article, we’ll analyze whether or not it is appropriate to use a comma before ‘by’. Let’s get into it! …
In order to know whether we’ve written an effective text, we can check its logical coherence, readability, and rhythm. But, how can we achieve this? Taking a closer look at some of the subtlest grammatical elements such as punctuation marks and transition words will make a difference. So, we’ve customized a post covering these grammatical …
The world is a battlefield and language is the weapon that we use every single day to fight an invisible war. Knowing the right words to use and applying them in the proper context facilitate the success of any written or spoken language. Some of the hardest words to use and explain are those that …
According to the word analysing website, Data-yze, ‘acquiesce’ is the 5521st most common word in the English language. Given that most people use around 1000 words for 90% of their day-to-day communication, it is unlikely that you will hear the word spoken often. It is however a common term used in the legal profession and …
U.S. politics is no stranger to strange expressions. Theodore Roosevelt famously said that it was important to “speak softly and carry a big stick” in foreign policy, while founding father and modern-day hip hop sensation Alexander Hamilton argued that “war is in fact the true nurse of executive aggrandizement.” Another political phrase you may have …
You can find a variety of unique and interesting people across the world. A quick train ride could take you to a new land with different cuisines, religions, and languages. In each new land, the local people may have their own connotations, feelings, and images of the inhabitants of other areas. For instance, upon hearing …
Knowing where commas go in our sentences needs a bit of legwork. Just like every other skill that we try to learn. Being able to mix the appropriate transition devices with proper punctuation enriches writing to a whole new level as well. Thanks for dropping by! Let’s now take a little journey towards understanding these …
When is a comma necessary before “if?” A comma before “if” is necessary after an introductory remark at the beginning of a sentence. We also need a comma when “if” is used after a mid-sentence transition phrase, such as “for example” or “that is.” We also need to place a comma before “if” when it …