Sometimes, a speaker doesn’t clearly pronounce a letter, like the “t” in “complaint,” making it harder for the person learning English to discriminate between “complain” and “complaint.” Others confuse the function and meaning of the two words and also spell the past tense of “complain” incorrectly. What is the difference between “complaint” and “complain”? The …
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Learning how to spell words in English is challenging as there are so many rules to learn, and compound words can be particularly challenging. For instance, which is correct: “highschool” or “high school”? Also, are there instances when we should hyphenate as in “high-school?” “High school” is the correct spelling of the noun. “Highschool” is …
There are numerous benefits to expanding your vocabulary, and learning and using new words can help with reading comprehension as well as communication. However, it is essential to fully understand the words you are using to ensure you use them correctly. “Pseudo” and “quasi” are two words that may seem similar and easy to understand, …
When you’re tallying up numbers, you’ll often come across the terms “subtotal” and “total.” Whether you know the difference or want to find out, this article will highlight some key differences that will help you use them correctly. Total is used to describe the final, overall sum of the other sets of numbers or subtotals. …
We typically associate Latin script letters (A, B, C, etc.) with the English language. These letters are easy to understand, unlike pesky mathematical Σ’s and π’s. However, letters can have very familiar forms in various disciplines, such as the upside-down A in math (∀). The ∀ symbol may look like the familiar capital “A” written …
We’ve all greatly appreciated a friend’s help or an act of kindness from a stranger, but when it comes to recognizing a person’s thoughtfulness, which is correct: “appreciation of” or “appreciation for”? The correct way to communicate appreciation depends on the context. If you are showing that you appreciate someone for the benefits or qualities …