The subjunctive mood is one of three grammatical moods. We’ll explain what moods are, elaborate on the subjunctive mood, and provide example sentences.
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Imperative mood is one of the three primary grammatical moods in English. Learn what it’s used for and how to form a sentence using it.
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If you write numerous emails throughout the day, you may catch yourself often reusing the same phrases over and over again. One such phrase may be please advise.
Although there’s nothing wrong with using this phrase, you should know that there are clearer and more direct alternatives you can use instead. Below, we’ll go over formal alternatives that express exactly what you’re requesting and casual options that make you sound less formulaic.
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Whether you’re speaking or writing, it’s always a good idea to vary your vocabulary. Below, we’ll go over eleven other ways to say “in my opinion.”
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Further and farther are often interchangeable; you can use either one as an adjective when referring to distance (physical or figurative). However, further is the most common and preferred word to use as an adverb that means “additionally,” an adjective that means “additional,” or a verb that means “to advance.”
✅ We were told to park at the house that was farther along the road.
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So, you’ve just been asked to write a recommendation letter. It might seem daunting to you because a recommendation letter can play a big role in whether someone gets a job, promotion, or other position they are seeking. But don’t worry, below we’re going to give you five easy steps to help you write a good recommendation letter.
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Aloud and out loud are two different phrases that are synonymous. Therefore, they can be used interchangeably without much fuss from your readers. Below, we’ll elaborate on their definitions and provide examples.
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Analogies are a type of figurative language that helps enhance understanding by comparing an unfamiliar topic with a familiar one.
If your writing is a dirty window your readers can’t see through, then analogies are the glass cleaners that clear everything up.
Below, we’ll elaborate on what an analogy is and how it can be a useful rhetorical device.
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Before we dive into the synonyms and examples of because, we want to first go over what it means. Because is a conjunction—a word that connects other words or groups of words together—that means “for the reason that.” Here’s an example:
Now that we’ve covered what type of word because is and what it means, let’s go over a few alternatives.
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Looking for a phrase to use in place of “to whom it may concern”? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you five formal alternatives.
To whom it may concern is a salutation often used at the start of formal letters or emails. In the age of the internet and easily accessible information, to whom it may concern is sometimes considered old-fashioned. Below, we’ll give you five other ways to say to whom it may concern.
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