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Learning to use the noun “flock” correctly offers lessons in both grammar and wildlife. Understanding that “flock” is another word for “group” is easy, but using the word “flock” to describe a group in wildlife gets trickier. It is correct to say “a flock of geese,” but only when there are more than five geese …

As you communicate more in English, you will likely need to send a document, such as an invoice or resumé, to someone you are corresponding with. In this case, you may wonder whether it is correct to say, “please find attached.”  It is correct to use “please find attached” when you wish to draw attention …

A friend is telling you a fabulous story but finishes his account with the phrase “and then some.” What does he mean? Is it correct to say “and then some”? How should you use it? It is correct to use “and then some” when you want to show that a statement is an understatement. For …

Questions are a valuable part of the English language. A helpful, thoughtful question can help clarify communication between two or more people, show interest in a subject, or help build better relationships. As such, you may want to thank someone for a well-placed question. So, is it correct to say “thanks for asking”? Yes, it …

The Declaration of Independence is the founding document that defines America and establishes its identity. It summarizes and defends the core principles that have shaped the cultural conscience of America and set our course as a nation. What other effects did the Declaration of Independence have on America and the world? The Declaration of Independence …

Don’t you love uncommon words? In a time of text message speech, overly abundant abbreviations, and numerous acronyms, it’s nice to use a word that’s a little less common and a lot more effective. Is it correct to say “a myriad of?” It is correct to use the phrase “a myriad of.” The word “myriad” …