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Common noun vs. proper noun is a common mistake in writing. Here’s the rule: Proper nouns are the names of particular individuals, countries, businesses, and titles: Bob Smith, the United… Read more »
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I received the following grammar question: Can you help with this? I’m confused. Sentence A: My friends are in a lot of trouble. Sentence B: I’m a man who’s made… Read more »
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We know that uncountable nouns (words like happiness, or democracy) do not take an article (the or a). But one questioner found this sentence, which he wondered about: “He moved… Read more »
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I created a grammar quiz on the 8 parts of speech. Here’s the link. I find that students have difficulty with the 8 parts of speech because they find it… Read more »
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Bob and Sally bought a house. Congratulations! Now they want to send out an invitation to their housewarming party. Should the invitation read: You’re invited to Bob and Sally’s housewarming… Read more »
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I was recently editing an essay for a business student when she used the phrase “McDonald’s marketing strategy.” I realized that the company name “McDonald’s” needed an apostrophe to show… Read more »