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As you learn about verb tenses in English, you’ll notice that some verbs don’t always follow the rules for conjugation. You’ll also notice that asking a question can prompt a verb tense change that doesn’t follow the same rules as a statement. For example, is it correct to say, “How did your day went”? It’s …

You may have learned the rules about using the indefinite article adjectives “a” and “an,” but when it comes to putting these rules into practice, you may end up second-guessing yourself. For example, if you’ve looked up this article, you’re probably trying to figure out, “Is it ‘a option’ or ‘an option’?” Fortunately, the answer …

If you have ever tried to use “yourself” in formal writing, you may have become confused. Should you use “you” or “yourself” in this sentence? Which is correct? The answer may surprise you.  Use “yourself” only to reflect back to “you” in the subject or to emphasize “you” when used with “yourself.” We can always …

Many words in English have multiple meanings, which can confuse people, especially English language learners. The term “case” is one such example that can cause some confusion, in part because it is in several phrases that can be unclear, such as the phrase “is it still the case.” But what does “is it still the …

What makes a statement “absolutely true,” and how do you know if the information is the “absolute truth”? For example, when we feel strongly about something, is it correct to say, “absolutely true”? It is correct to say “absolutely true” when you want to demonstrate how strongly you agree with something. “Absolutely” is an adverb …

“Any place” or “anyplace”?  Though we spell them differently, they sound the same, but do they mean the same thing? While we shouldn’t use one for formal writing, the other is perfectly acceptable. Is it “any place” or “anyplace”?  “Any place” is correct for both speaking and writing. While people often use “anyplace” in spoken …