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Confusion sometimes arises between plural and possessive forms because they can seem similar. However, if you are clear on the rules that govern these two grammatical terms, then it becomes easier to...
As you get better at English, there are some phrases that you may hear and wonder if they’re correct or even when they would be appropriate to use. An example of this is “according to me” —...
Has Just Began or Has Just Begun: Past Tense vs. Past Participle
Choosing the correct phrase can be tricky, especially when words are very similar or expressed in different forms. The terms “began” and “begun” are two such words that can be challenging to...
“Is the List” or “Are the List”: Using Proper Subject-Verb Agreement With “List”
As you work towards mastering the English language, you need to make sure that your subject and verb agree. This will eventually become automatic because the right choice will sound right, but,...
Most English nouns are clearly singular or plural, but “people” is a bit of an anomaly and can cause much confusion. Because of the varying contexts in which we use it, it would not be surprising...
When learning English, we must know how to use the correct prepositions so that our speech sounds fluent. For example, a common confusion arises around whether to say “speak to” or “speak...