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Unlike some other languages, we build much of the meaning of a sentence in English through the use of word order in that sentence. So, can you end a sentence with the verb “is”? Yes, we can end a sentence with “is,” such as when we confirm that something is the case by saying, “It …

We use prepositions before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show time, direction, place or location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object. So, do we say “interested in” or “interested on” in English? “Interested in” is used to indicate the interest (or eagerness) of someone in the subject they want to know more …

English spelling can be tricky to learn and even harder to truly master. There are many different rules around spelling and grammar, and, on top of this, every rule has a handful of exceptions that break it. For example, is it “programming” or “programing”? “Programming” is the most common form of the present participle for …

How do you spell “worshipped” correctly? It’s one of those spelling questions we may not come across often, but we might have a hard time justifying one over the other when we do. Is it “worshiped” or “worshipped”? “Worshipped” is the more common spelling in modern American English, although “worshiped” is considered acceptable. British English …

While the apostrophe might seem to be a simple concept in English grammar, it can turn out to be tricky at times, even for native English speakers. For example, most people think they know everything regarding plural and possessive forms; however, they sometimes make mistakes, and the apostrophe can be the culprit. The word “glass’s” …

When it comes to the English language, mastering some of its nuances may be a bit complicated at first. Using be-verbs can be particularly complicated as students often struggle with whether to use “neither is” or “neither are.”  The correct choice is “neither is” for formal writing most of the time. You might use “neither …