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Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English. With a passion for creating art with words, she spends her free time reading and writing. And no, we didn’t force her to say that. You can find her strolling the shorelines with her loyal canine companion, Mango, or (painfully) cheering on her favorite team, the Miami Dolphins.

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Grammar

What Is a Double Negative?

In standard English, double negatives are considered “bad grammar.” Here’s what they are and why you should avoid using them in your writing.

Dec 3, 2021 • Takes 3 minutes

Texts

Nine Writer’s Block Cures

Writer’s block is an uninvited guest that every writer faces from time to time. But overcoming writer’s block is simple, and we’ll teach you how.

Dec 1, 2021 • Takes 5 minutes

Analyse versus analyze: Correct use depends on which English dialect you're writing in.

Spelling

Oxford Spelling: What Is It and How Does It Differ From British Spelling?

Are you familiar with Oxford spelling? It’s similar to British spelling, but there’s one major distinction you should know about: the use of “–ize” vs. “–ise.” We’ll elaborate below.

Nov 16, 2021 • Takes 3 minutes

Lose or loose: Do you know the difference between these English words?

Word Choice

Is It “Loose” or “Lose”?

There’s “loose” and then there’s “lose.” Do you know the difference? Don’t lose sleep over it because we’re going to go over definitions, example sentences, phrases, and more.

Oct 12, 2021 • Takes 4 minutes

Grammar

A Grammar Lesson on “Let”

We’ll show you how to construct a proper sentence using the verb “(to) let” by going over the grammar rules and providing example sentences.

Oct 6, 2021 • Takes 2 minutes

In regards or in regard? This blog post will tell you which is correct.

Grammar

Is It “In Regard To” or “In Regards To”?

“In regard to” is a phrase that’s commonly used in formal settings. But what about “in regards to”? We’ll tell you which is correct and also provide synonyms.

Sep 30, 2021 • Takes 2 minutes

Looking for another word for really? We can help!

Style

Five Synonyms for “Really”

Words like “really” or “very” are frequently overused. In order to improve your vocabulary, we’ll show you three tips for avoiding them.

Aug 30, 2021 • Takes 2 minutes

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Grammar

Possessive Apostrophe: Rules, Explanations, and Examples

Are you uncertain about how to use the possessive apostrophe, particularly when the word ends in “S”? Many people are. Despite the ambiguous rules and usage, we’re going to help you master the possessive apostrophe with helpful explanations and examples.

Aug 23, 2021 • Takes 4 minutes

Do you know what the abbreviations “e.g.” and “i.e.” stand for?

Word Choice

What’s the Difference Between “i.e.” and “e.g.”?

You’ve probably come across the abbreviations “i.e.” and “e.g.”, but do you know what they stand for? We’ll go over what “i.e.” and “e.g.” mean and how to use them in a sentence.

Aug 10, 2021 • Takes 3 minutes

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