Academics

You’ve probably heard several collocations about talking — we always “talk about” a subject or “bring up” a topic. But what about “discuss”? Is there a specific preposition that follows this word, and is it correct to say “discuss about”?  No, it isn’t correct to say “discuss about.” Though the phrase “discuss about” might sound …

You may often hear people say “Thanks for all you do” and wonder if that is the correct way to thank someone for their efforts. You may also question whether the expression is grammatically correct and, if so, in what context we can use it. It is correct to say “Thanks for all you do” …

Generally, we use “bad” to refer to something negative. If we’re writing or speaking, we’ll sometimes want to refer to something as worse or “more bad,” but how do we do that? The word “badder” is incorrect. “Bad” is an irregular adjective, so you cannot double the consonant and add an -er to create the …

When you are ready to finish an email, you may begin to wonder what sounds better, “Kind regards” or “Best wishes”? That all depends on to whom you are sending an email. “Best wishes” is a phrase that expresses optimistic hope for someone’s future. It’s common in greeting cards and letters, but it is a …

Perhaps you have seen a movie “based on” a book, or you’re a fan of “buttermilk-based” pastries. Maybe you dream of building a business “based at” your home, but what does “based in” mean? Is it even correct? “Based in” is correct to use. It is an adjective followed by a preposition to describe the …

We talk about news every day. Sometimes there’s good news, sometimes there’s bad news, and when it’s significant, we often call it “big news.” But have you ever wondered whether it is correct to say “a big news”? It’s not correct to say “a big news” because “news” is a mass noun which means we …