Some words in the English language sound archaic, overly formal, or like legalese and tend to confuse us regarding their usage. We wonder if we are using them correctly or if we need to use them in the first place. We might also wonder if we are spelling it right, so is it correct to …
Language Arts
Has anyone mastered the English language? It is difficult to answer the question as it would need us to define what mastery of a constantly evolving thing like language means. For example, when it comes to subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns, is it “anyone has” or “anyone have?” We use “anyone has” in conditional statements …
There are many obstacles people encounter when learning the English language. For example, using grammatical moods with personal pronouns can be challenging, even if you know most of the rules. For example, should we use “were” with “he”? We can use “were” with “he” when the sentence uses the subjunctive mood. An example would be, …
Talking about death isn’t the most enjoyable thing you will do with your time, but, at some point, you’ll find yourself in a conversation with a friend and wonder, “should we say ‘died of’ or ‘died from’ in a sentence?” Depending on the context, either “died of” or “died from” can be correct. You would …
Phrases like “a big thank you” are a great way to add fluency and confidence to your speech. But sometimes, people are unsure how or when to add new phrases, the proper context for when to use them, or even the phrase’s meaning, so is it correct to say “A big thank you”? The correct …
“Who is at the door?” your mom asks, or your manager questions, “Who is presenting the next project?” “Who is bringing donuts tomorrow?” your co-worker asks as you head toward the door. The answer to all of these questions could be “It’s me” or “It is I.” As a phrase, “It’s me” is in constant …