Academics

When making comparisons, it might sound natural to say “younger than me” instead of “younger than I.” If you have read or heard both phrases, you might wonder which one is correct. “Younger than I” is correct in formal writing. “Younger than me” is considered acceptable colloquially in speech and literature, even though it is …

Our parents teach us early on to say or write “Thank you” to people for their kindness and generosity. However, learning to use “thank you” in a sentence correctly is saved for grammar lessons taught in school. “Thank you” is only correct as two words. It may also be hyphenated as a multi-word adjective. Most …

Did he say “Good morning” or “Goodmorning”? It sounded more like “Go’ morning.” Am I supposed to say “Good morning” back to him? Should I use “Good morning” or “Goodmorning” in an email? Which is correct? “Good morning is a two-word phrase. You should always write “Good morning” as two distinct words as the standard …

Are you looking for expressions to state your deep, heartfelt gratitude? We use expressions of gratitude like “I really appreciate you” to express how grateful and emotionally touched we are. It is correct to say “I really appreciate it” as an informal expression. You may use it when expressing gratitude towards a friend, family member, …

When we say goodbye to people, especially in a casual setting, we’ll often reference the next time we expect to see them. Of all the ways to do this, is it correct to say “see you then”? It is correct to say “See you then” to someone if you’ve already mentioned the time or date …

In our everyday conversations, we often ask others to help us choose among various options. How do we phrase such a question? In this case, is “Which is better?” or “Which one is better?” the better option?  “Which is better” is the more efficient and concise option and is therefore preferred over “which one is …