Academics

Were you confused the first time you were asked, “How is it going?” First, you expect a word like “going” to be paired with “where” and not “how.” But “How is it going?” makes the “it” even more confusing. What does this phrase mean, and when should you use this phrase?  It is correct to …

When someone notifies you of some fact or event, you may find it challenging to select an appropriate response due to the nature of the announcement. A widely-used, appreciative response you may use is “Thanks for letting me know.”  It is correct to say “thanks for letting me know” to express gratitude and acknowledge information …

It’s morning, and you’ve just woken up to a new day. You get out of bed and meet someone in the house. They say “good morning,” and you want to reply. Is it correct to ask, “Did you sleep well last night?” It is correct to say, “Did you sleep well last night?” to ask …

Did you know compound words have different forms? The meaning of a compound word sometimes changes depending on its form. It’s essential to know which form holds the definition you desire to maintain clarity in your writing, such as with the term “everyday.” Is the correct use “everyday” or “every day”? “Everyday” and “every day” …

We often need to talk about events that happened in the past and continue to have an impact in some way on the present. In these cases, we might wonder what the best wording is. Would it be correct to say “since then”? It is correct to say “since then” when we want to talk …

We all, sometimes begrudgingly, have to go to work or school each day. But when someone asks where you are, should you respond with “I am at work” or “I am in work?”  The correct phrase is “I am at work,” not “I am in work.” While both “at” and “in” are spacial prepositions, each …