It may seem like checks are going the way of the dinosaur in exchange for apps like Venmo and Google or Apple Pay, but some transactions require the old school method. Of course, there are all sorts of numbers on your checks, but knowing what they mean can certainly be confusing. The ABA number on …
Noelle Rebain
Whether you are anticipating a private conversation or expecting a performance review at your place of employment, one-on-one meetings are a common part of everyday life. But you may be wondering why the phrase is hyphenated and what exactly it means. One-on-one should be hyphenated. When you use a compound or phrasal adjective before a …
Someone has likely asked you to hold on to something — a drink for a minute or a prized possession for longer safekeeping. But when writing, figuring when there should be a space between “on” and “to” can no doubt be confusing. The difference between “onto” and “on to” is that “onto” is a preposition …
Curious minds often wonder about complex questions, scientific theories, and even grammatical constructs — and there’s no doubt that the latter can make you scratch your head in wonder, too. So, what’s the difference between phrases like “I wonder” and “I am wondering”? The difference between “I wonder” and “I am wondering” comes down to …
Imagine a little boy hears he can’t have dessert after dinner. Like most children, he might say, “I ate all of my vegetables, though!” But, can you use “though” at the end of a sentence? You can end a sentence with “though.” It is not wrong. However, you would do so more often in casual …
We’ve all greatly appreciated a friend’s help or an act of kindness from a stranger, but when it comes to recognizing a person’s thoughtfulness, which is correct: “appreciation of” or “appreciation for”? The correct way to communicate appreciation depends on the context. If you are showing that you appreciate someone for the benefits or qualities …