You may have encountered the phrase “attached herewith” in an email or letter. It is clear that the writer wants to direct your attention to a separate file or document, but the phrase sounds a little unusual. Did the writer get it wrong, or is it correct to say “attached herewith”? It is correct to …
Language Arts
From social media to online calendar applications, we have no excuse to forget anyone’s birthday; yet, life sometimes catches up with us, and we occasionally miss one. When that happens, you may wonder if it’s correct to say “Happy belated birthday” once you remember. It’s technically incorrect to say “Happy belated birthday” when you are …
English has many rules that make learning correct spelling and grammar easier. Sometimes, words like comparative adverbs break these rules, causing confusing irregularities. It is helpful to memorize which adverbs are irregular so you can speak and write correctly. It is correct to say “more often” when one thing happens more regularly than another. Use …
When seeking to inform someone of an event occurring in the concluding days of the week, the saying “in the weekend” may come to mind. In this article, we will explain the correct terminology related to this phrase. It is incorrect to say “in the weekend,” as American English speakers do not use “in” to …
When communicating in English, you’ll find people use phrases that contain words from other languages, such as “in memoriam.” You may wonder if this is acceptable in the English language or whether there are alternative words or phrases you should rather use. It is correct to say “in memoriam” when talking about someone who has …
English is quite a strange language. It’s a language where feet smell, fridges run, and people fall asleep. Often, people get confused between two expressions: “fall asleep” and “fell asleep.” “Fall asleep” should be used when referring to an event that is happening now, as it is in the present tense. For example, one could …