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In the English language, it’s not uncommon to hear others bend the rules a little bit. For example, two common past tense be-verbs that we might hear others use interchangeably are “was” and “were.” For instance, is it “I wish I was” or “I wish I were”? The correct form is “I wish I were.” …

Whether you are anticipating a private conversation or expecting a performance review at your place of employment, one-on-one meetings are a common part of everyday life. But you may be wondering why the phrase is hyphenated and what exactly it means.  One-on-one should be hyphenated. When you use a compound or phrasal adjective before a …

There are many facets of language that one must understand to truly master the English language. One of these is grasping the appropriate use of pronouns, and a case in point is who vs. whom. For example, is it “Who can I trust?” or “Whom can I trust?” “Whom can I trust?” is formally accurate, …

More than a fourth of the global population speaks English, making it the most common language in the world, including both native and foreign speakers. However, English has many words that it derives from other languages, such as French, Greek, and Latin. One such word is “rapport.” The correct spelling of the word is “rapport,” …

As with many languages, when learning how to spell in English, it can be challenging to learn the rules for suffixes. For example, you’ll often see more than one spelling for a word, such as “nosey” and “nosy.” So, which is correct: “nosey” or “nosy”? “Nosy” is the most common form in both American English …

In any language, when you have the right tools, you can express almost anything. Making plurals and showing ownership in English are both subject to several rules, which leads to our discussion on when to use “students’” and when you should rather use “student’s.” Student’s is the singular form of the possessive noun student, referring …