There are a variety of different ways to express gratitude in English. Sometimes we are generally thankful, and other times, we are grateful for particular things people do for us. So, when can we use “Thanks for your guidance?” “Thanks for your guidance” is a legitimate and widely accepted way to thank a boss, teacher, …
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Before the Declaration of Independence in 1776, America consisted of multiple colonies with differing religious perspectives, forms of land ownership, and economic activities. For instance, what were the main economic activities of the Southern colonies? The main economic activities of the Southern colonies were agriculture-based. The colonies had ample land, which they used for cash …
When the American Colonies were ready to declare their Independence from Great Britain in 1776, the Second Continental Congress consisted of representatives from 13 colonies. However, when were each of the American colonies officially established? The English established the first American colony at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, and the last was Georgia in 1732. Some, …
In language, we often want to compare things and express which is the biggest, smallest, best, highest, etc. There are various rules about how we do this in English, as well as exceptions to those rules, which may lead us to wonder whether it is correct to say “most biggest.” It is not correct to …
Grandma comes to see your new house. She has to leave after a little while, so you say, “Thanks for the visit, Grandma!” Was that even appropriate to say? “Thanks for the visit” is correct to use in casual conversation as a short way of saying “I offer you my thanks for coming to visit” …
Whenever you see or hear anything about the Vikings, Thor tends to be part of the conversation. So why was Thor important to the Vikings? Thor was important to the Vikings because they saw him as the deity protecting the human realm. In addition to being a thunder god protecting them from giants, he controlled …