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Adjectives – Details That Make English More Interesting
The basic definition of adjectives is “words that modify or describe nouns or prepositions.” Although this definition is concise, it only says there is, in fact, a relationship between adjectives and nouns or pronouns. However, there is so much more we need to know that is not included in this humble definition. For example, how many adjectives have I used before this sentence, and what are they? The first and most important thing about adjectives is to be able to identify them readily. Let’s look at the easy and the not-so-easy rules regarding English adjectives. Placement of Adjectives in English While in some languages, adjectives come after the nouns they…
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How to Write Numbers – When to Use Words
How to write numbers in English can be confusing. Knowing when to use numbers and when to use words to represent numbers can be tricky for anyone.
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Comma, Semicolon, or Period – How to Use Each Correctly
A comma, a semicolon, and a period (full stop in British English) have one thing in common. They all represent pauses in speech. However, in writing, they do much more than that.