Pronouns are one of the more challenging concepts to grasp in English. Throw a second pronoun into the mix, and you have an even more complex puzzle to unravel. You may ask if the two words are in the correct agreement or if both are necessary. This begs the question: Is it correct to say …
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A speaker at a conference is giving a passionate speech. Your neighbor turns to you and says, “I resonate with what he is saying.” What does she mean? Where does this come from, and is it proper in this sentence? It is incorrect to say, “I resonate with,” to convey that you are in harmony …
We learn information every day. “How are your learnings going?” sounds funny, doesn’t it? It could be acceptable in a casual setting, but there are more appropriate ways to express what we learn without using slang terms such as “learnings.” It is incorrect to say “learnings” unless you use it humorously in conversational settings. For …
Imagine you’re helping at a birthday party for children. The kids are playing, eating cake, and drinking sweet juice. However, things start to get a bit chaotic when the sugar kicks in, and they become unruly. In this case, is it correct to say the party “got out of hand”? It is correct to use …
If you’ve learned about the United States Constitution, you’ve probably seen the phrase “a more perfect union.” You might even wonder how something perfect can become more perfect. Did the writers of the Constitution use the correct phrase? It is correct to say “a more perfect union” because “more perfect” expresses the opinion of those …
If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you had to explain your actions to someone or claim responsibility for something, you’ve most likely had to use the term “I alone.” So let’s explore whether or not it’s correct to say this phrase. It is correct to say “I alone” to express that an …