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Many sentences in the English language have a preposition sitting before a pronoun or noun to show its relationship to something else. The pronoun governed by a preposition, or the object of the preposition‌, must be in the objective case for the sentence to be grammatically sound. “Between you and I” is grammatically incorrect because …

It may be tempting to say “much thanks” in a serious tone, but you should only say it playfully or in jest. If you want to sound more severe with your word choice in expressing thanks, there are plenty of other expressions from which you can choose. It is incorrect to say “much thanks” because …

English is riddled with idioms that are sometimes difficult to define. You need to hear idioms in conversation to understand and use them yourself. An example of this kind of English idiom is “at your convenience.” It is correct to say “at your convenience” if you’d like something to happen at a time or place …

With so many common phrases in English, it’s sometimes difficult to know which are grammatically correct and in which casual conversation context you can use them. The phrase “between you and me” is one example you may hear when someone hopes to keep a secret.     It is correct to use “between you and me,” but …

Minor sentences have become part of our everyday conversations. We use them so often that we may not realize we are using one. Many of the minor sentences we use, like “agreed,” are considered polite expressions. It is correct to say “agreed” alone as a minor sentence or as the past participle form of “agree.” …

Perhaps you’ve just written a great email to your new prospective boss, or maybe you’re emailing the final draft of a massive project to your teacher or professor. Whatever the case, it’s imperative that the recipient opens the attachment in your message. But, can you say “please find below” to draw their attention to the …