Repeating a word several times in a piece can make your writing seem repetitive. That’s why you will often hear words like “these” and “that” to represent nouns, but is it correct to say “these ones”? It is correct to say “these ones” when referring to a plural noun or objects near in time or …
Academics
You have been anxiously preparing for a final exam. Finally, the day arrives, and you take the test. After completion, your friend greets you and asks, “Did it go well?” What does it mean? Why didn’t she say, “Did it go good?” It is correct to ask, “Did it go well?” It is a way …
We use a variety of texts to teach a variety of subjects. Sometimes, reading and identifying the purpose of a text is central to the lesson objective. More often, we can better achieve a lesson objective by introducing the purpose of a text to students. When and how should teachers introduce the purpose of a …
In English, we qualify our adjectives by adding words in front of them. In the case of something that is “recommended,” we may wonder if it is correct to say it is “highly recommended” or if we should instead choose “strongly recommended”? If we describe something as “highly recommended,” we say many hold a favorable …
It is often difficult to determine when and where to use common American English sayings that wish a person well. “Have a great night” is one of these. However, its directness can leave a speaker wondering if it is correct to say, “Have a good night.” It is correct to say, “Have a great night,” …
In American English, we often choose from a variety of generic minor sentences that may initially seem ambiguous. Here, we will explore the most common uses and misuses of “Sounds great.” It is correct to say, “Sounds great,” to indicate an agreement with or the acknowledgment of future plans someone has shared with you. You …