The students are seated, the exam papers have been given out, and there is pin-drop silence in the room. The race to ace the exam has started. But you are stuck on a question. Even though you revised and prepared for the test, you can’t seem to remember the answer. Just when you are about …
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Interested in comprehensively understanding the nuances behind the expression “please confirm receipt?” Well, you’ve certainly come to the right page to seek definitive answers, rather than just bits and pieces of information. Please scroll down ‘til the end so you won’t ever have to worry about one of the most widely-used expressions in business correspondence. …
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed watching buddy cop movies. There’s something electrifying about two people investigating a crime, trying to stop a bad guy from wreaking havoc on their town. And, aside from the conflict between good and evil, buddy cop movies tend to have engrossing characters and hilarious comedic situations. Some …
Poetry is one of the most sublime art forms imaginable. It combines the written word with music and has a unique ability to capture our imagination like no other medium. A love sonnet can raise our spirits and remind us of cherished times, while a soliloquy can let us into a character’s deepest and darkest …
When I started learning how to write, one of the first things I was taught was to use as much variety as possible and to make my writing colorful and engaging. You see, reading is hard enough as it is. People can lose focus, forget where they are on the page, and reread the same …
When we talk about the language spoken in the UK, US, India, Australia and other countries around the world, we use the word “English.” That word is deceptively simple, though. In fact, there are many different types of English. That refers to regional varieties like Indian English (spoken in India) and UK English (spoken in …
What do you think is the second most appalling question a writer ever gets apart from “Any plans on having a real job?” Actually, it is “Can you briefly tell me how the punctuation system works?” The punctuation system per se is far too complex to be explained in one sitting, let alone “briefly.” So, …
Social media has revolutionized the way that we interact with each other. Before social media, if you wanted someone to see a picture of you, you had to see them in person, send a physical photograph via the postal service, or make an appearance on TV. The modern way is so much quicker. Now, all …
A teacher once asked, “What else could be more perplexing than the punctuation system?” One student answers, “Punctuation decision before words, which belong to multiple parts of speech.” The straight-A student cringed and thought, “You should’ve used that. Not which.” No matter which kind of student you used to be, or you still are, this …