Language is easiest to learn when it follows predictable patterns. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. The word “feet” is one of those cases, so is it correct to say “both feet”? Yes, it is correct to say “both feet.” Since “foot” is an irregular noun, it does not end in “s” in its plural …
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As you hear and read more English, you will come across many idioms and phrases that either sound odd or possibly don’t make sense to you. Many of these have developed over time, and native English speakers use them without even thinking. One of these is the phrase “as you are aware.” It is correct …
You may have heard the phrase “as an aside” in casual conversation and wondered why people use it, even at times in a hushed tone. What exactly does it mean, and is it correct? In informal contexts, it is correct to say “as an aside” when you want to communicate something indirectly or share information …
Any English language learner will know that pluralization of nouns — especially animals — can be confusing in English. For example, we have one sheep and two sheep, one mouse and two mice, or one goose and two geese. Then we have one shrimp and two…shrimp or shrimps? It is correct to say “shrimp” or …
When we want to determine whether things are the same or different, we “compare” them. We use comparisons to describe their relevant characteristics and determine how they measure up to one another. We use comparative adjectives to speak about their differences in English grammar, but can we say “bigger number”? It is correct to say …
Have you seen the new Marvel movie, which is based on a book? We hear this phrase, “based off of,” quite often, especially in conversations about popular media. Yet, is it correct to say “based off of”? It is not grammatically correct to say “based off of.” The proper way to discuss a topic and …