When we do something a lot over a period of time, we might wonder what to say when others ask us about what we were doing. Should we say we did this or that for a long time? Or is it correct to say “much of the time”? It is correct to say “much of …

We often want to emphasize that something is better or worse or more or less than another. But the right way to do so can be confusing. For example, is it correct to say “much fewer?” It is correct to say “much fewer” when you want to emphasize or compare amounts. “Much” is an adverb …

The English language contains many descriptive phrases and words. These grammar tools contribute to the versatility of English and give English speakers the ability to talk and write with a high level of detail. Today, we’ll look at one of these phrases: “much less.” It is correct to say “much less” when using it as …

It’s one of the typical notes on report cards of students of all ages and grades: “Johnny is a great student, he’s very clever, and he makes excellent grades. But he talks too much during class.” It’s a classic classroom management issue, and there could be several causes of this problem.  There are several different …

Traveling is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, and beaches are a top travel destination! After visiting a tropical, beachy destination, there are many ways to refer to where you’ve been. A common one is to say you were “at the beach.” But is this grammatically correct? It is correct to say “at the …

When meeting new people, it is common to inquire about each other’s hobbies. In such situations, you may hear someone ask another, “What are you good at?” But someone else may ask another person, “Are you any good in defense?” mid-conversation. Is it better to say “good at” or “good in”? We use “good at” …