Alanna Madden
July 13, 2020
Grammar Tips
“Cannot” is the formal form of “can’t” and “can not.” English speakers can use “cannot” and “can not” interchangeably, but “cannot” is more common and accepted amongst English audiences.
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Alanna Madden
July 13, 2020
Grammar Tips
“Cannot” is the formal form of “can’t” and “can not.” English speakers can use “cannot” and “can not” interchangeably, but “cannot” is more common and accepted amongst English audiences.
Alanna Madden
July 11, 2020
Grammar Tips
English speakers use supper and dinner interchangeably to mean “evening meal.”
Alanna Madden
July 8, 2020
Grammar Tips
Learnt (UK) and learned (US) are past tense forms of the irregular verb “learn.”
Alanna Madden
July 5, 2020
Grammar Tips
The verbs presume and assume each mean “take for granted,” but assume also describes the act of pretending, absorbing responsibility, or taking over a role.
Alanna Madden
July 2, 2020
Grammar Tips
Americans use “afterward” for formal writing, but “afterwards” is the standard spelling outside of the United States.
Alanna Madden
June 30, 2020
Grammar Tips
Nonfiction writing recounts real experiences, people, and periods. Fiction writing involves imaginary people, places, or periods...
Alanna Madden
June 24, 2020
Grammar Tips
An attorney is a lawyer that provides clients with legal representation. A lawyer is a legal practitioner that advises clients of their legal rights.
Alanna Madden
June 17, 2020
Grammar Tips
Effective is an adjective that describes how something produces a successful result.
Alanna Madden
June 14, 2020
Grammar Tips
Canceled is the American spelling of the British English verb, cancelled.