Ones and zeros, everything in life is just ones and zeros, or is it ones and zeroes? We can make things either incredibly simple or incredibly difficult by reducing everything to ones and zeros, whatever that means, but, for now, we need to decide, is it “zeros” or “zeroes”? Zero can be used as either …
Dr. Patrick Capriola
Shakespeare wrote, “All debts are cleared between you and I.” It is a lovely sentiment, but, unfortunately, it is also grammatically incorrect, as he should have said, “between you and me.” The use of “I” and “me,” especially when used in these phrases, can seem very similar, but they are definitely very different and we …
Greetings and farewells are an important part of any language — they convey goodwill and acknowledge the recipient’s presence. There aren’t many variations of these in English, but one interesting case is whether “goodnight” or “good night” is the correct way to spell this particular farewell. Use “Good night” as a farewell interjection when going …
Many English words carry the same meaning, sometimes with slight variations or differing connotations attached to them. When talking about how consistently someone or something can perform, it’s easy to get confused about whether to describe it as reliable or dependable. Let’s take a closer look. The difference between reliable and dependable is that dependable …
The nouns “difference” and “distinction” can be challenging for anyone to distinguish, especially since they’re actually synonyms. Still, they do have subtle nuances. Difference and distinction both refer to how people or things differ. “Distinction” is a more nuanced synonym that also means something that makes something stand out, usually referring to a characteristic that …
The plural and possessive noun forms are both crucial components in the English language. As such, it’s essential to know how to distinguish between a plural and a possessive so that you can communicate effectively, as illustrated in the difference between “universities” vs. “university’s.” When considering the two forms, “universities” or “university’s, “universities,” is in …