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.
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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
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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
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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.
Alanna Madden
June 11, 2020
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Envy is a noun or verb that describes the resentful longing of advantages possessed by another.
Alanna Madden
June 8, 2020
Grammar Tips
Thru is the informal American spelling of the word through.
Alanna Madden
June 5, 2020
Grammar Tips
Alright and all right are essentially the same word, but “all right” is the correct spelling for standard English.