Noelle Rebain

Repeating a word several times in a piece can make your writing seem repetitive. That’s why you will often hear words like “these” and “that” to represent nouns, but is it correct to say “these ones”? It is correct to say “these ones” when referring to a plural noun or objects near in time or …

We often want to communicate a kind gesture after meeting someone, especially in more formal contexts and first introductions. One way to do so is to say, “It was a pleasure meeting you,” but is it correct?  It is correct to say, “It was a pleasure meeting you,” to end formal conversations and when you …

If you are a fan of book reviews or other forms of feedback, you may read that an author’s new novel or a teacher’s advice was “well-received.” But is it correct? It is correct to say “well-received” when you want to show that you or someone else has received advice, feedback, or something more tangible …

We all, sometimes begrudgingly, have to go to work or school each day. But when someone asks where you are, should you respond with “I am at work” or “I am in work?”  The correct phrase is “I am at work,” not “I am in work.” While both “at” and “in” are spacial prepositions, each …

With so many common phrases in English, it’s sometimes difficult to know which are grammatically correct and in which casual conversation context you can use them. The phrase “between you and me” is one example you may hear when someone hopes to keep a secret.     It is correct to use “between you and me,” but …

Most of us use the phrase “a lot” frequently when referring to time or a large quantity or amount. But, some mistake the expression for a single word, writing “alot,” which is incorrect. “A lot” is a two-word phrase, and you should always spell it as such. “A lot” spelled as a single word (alot) …