Spanish is one of the easier languages to learn, first, because it is phonetic — what you see is what you say — and because it doesn’t have as many exceptions to the rules as English does. There are some, but the rules within the Spanish language are much more straightforward, like the difference between …
Both idioms and homophones are common occurrences in the English language. As “make do” is an idiom, and “do” and “due” are homophones, mixing up the two terms is not unheard of. Additionally, with the ever-changing nature of any language, English being no exception, more antiquated phrases occasionally spark debate on whether they are still …
Acids vary from adding a tangy flavor to our food to burning through anything they touch. Knowing the difference is important since the latter can be dangerous to handle. You’d likely find acetic acid in products around the house, but should you be handling it with more care? Acetic acid is a weak acid as …
English has many rules and quirks, which can make it more interesting to learn. When considering the plural forms of the word “it,” some level of confusion is expected. The plural of “it” becomes “they,” “them,” or “their.” “It” is a neuter pronoun that takes the place of a noun, typically used to describe an …
It’s incredible how such a little punctuation mark as the apostrophe has the power to change the meaning of a word. The real challenge comes when deciding where to place the apostrophe to denote the possessive singular or the plural possessive form of a word, as in customer’s compared to customers’. Use customer’s with the …
Just when you thought you had a perfect command of English, we thought we’d ask you a question to test your level of expertise. Is it correct to say, “but rather?” Even if your answer is yes, we need to make sure that you fully understand the context in which we use it. It is …