When the subject of a sentence performs an action that characterizes them, we can add either the -er or -or suffix to the verb. But how do we know which of these two suffixes to use, particularly when we want to reference the person making a request? In other words, what is the difference between …
There is a ball on the playground. Is it one kid’s ball, or does it belong to everyone on the playground? The placement of the apostrophe is key, but which is correct: “kid’s” or “kids’”? The difference between kid’s and kids’ is that when you are describing something that belongs to one “kid,” you will …
We’ve all heard that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Yet, despite death being inevitable, talking about it is still tricky, especially when you’re conversing with someone in mourning. When such a moment arises, is it correct to say, “Accept my condolences”? “Accept my condolences” is a common expression of sympathy. The phrase does …
There is a certain casual comfort that comes with a conversational exchange. English idioms like, “You got it, man!” show a common understanding between you and someone else while also expressing affirmative feelings. “You got it” is an idiom that many use to answer a person’s statement or question in agreement. While grammarians consider the …
There are essentially two types of nouns in English that end in -s: possessive nouns and plural nouns. If you use the wrong type of noun, you can confuse your readers or unintentionally alter your point. A great example of this dilemma for business writers is learning to differentiate between “company’s” and “companies.” When you …
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 with.” What is the difference between “speak to” and “speak with”? Speak to and speak with are both are correct and can be …