Is it Octopi or Octopuses? | Correct Plural of Octopus

Whether octopi or octopuses is the correct plural form of octopus is often debated, and the answer can vary depending on which source you rely on. However, “octopuses” is the preferred and most commonly used plural noun form of “octopus.”

Examples of using octopi or octopuses in a sentence
At the aquarium, we saw several species of octopi/octopuses.

Octopi/octopuses. are incredibly intelligent animals.

I got my nephew color books filled with different types of octopi/octopuses..

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Point of View | First, Second & Third Person

The points of view are:

  • First person: Uses first-person pronouns to narrate the story from the subject’s perspective (e.g., “I jumped”)
  • Second person: Uses “you” to immerse the reader into the story (e.g., “You jumped”)
  • Third person: Uses third-person pronouns to tell the story from an outside perspective (e.g., “He jumped”)

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How To Write a Love Letter: A Complete Guide

First, it’s important to know that you’re not alone in your struggle to write a love letter. After all, these types of letters require introspection and vulnerability, which many people aren’t comfortable with.

In addition, you probably desire to write a breathtaking love letter—one of those that your significant other will want to keep forever, right? So, the stakes are high, and the pressure is on.

But stay calm because everything you need to write a love letter is in this blog post. Here, you’ll find:

  • Tips to help you write a love letter
  • Ideas on the type of love letter you can write
  • Examples you can draw inspiration from
  • A template you can easily use if you’re short on time and creativity
  • Classic love quotes you can use to compliment your letter

The letter you’ll write after reading this post will surely sweep your partner off their feet!

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“Fiancé” vs. “Fiancée”

You’re engaged! Now you want to share this momentous occasion with the online world, but you wonder if the correct term to use is fiancé or fiancée.

Or maybe you’re just here to prove someone wrong. (Some would say that’s just as important.)

In any case, we’ll explain the difference between the terms fiancé and fiancée and provide example sentences to show you how to use them correctly.

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Professional Email Greetings and Opening Lines

Often, the hardest part is starting—especially if what you’re starting is an email to your boss. This paralysis by analysis happens because you want to ensure the message is written perfectly and professionally.

We’re here to help you get the ball rolling with a quick, easy-to-follow guide and also show you a paraphrasing tool that will ensure your emails are flawless!

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Plural of Goose | Gooses or Geese?

The correct plural form of goose is geese. “Gooses” is incorrect and should be avoided, although it is sometimes used in casual and informal contexts.

Geese in a sentence examples
At first, I thought there was only one goose, but there were actually three geese.

There were many geese, sheep, and cows on the farm.

A flock of geese flew over us.

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Plural of Sheep | Sheep or Sheeps

The correct plural form of sheep is sheep. 

Remember, “sheep” can function as a singular and plural form of the noun.

  • Singular: We lost one sheep but found him hiding in the barn.
  • Plural: Many sheep needed to be sheared.
Examples of sheep being used as a plural
The sheep peacefully grazed the pastures.

Farmers often used sheepdogs to help herd their sheep.

During the winter, the sheep are brought into the barn to keep them warm.

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What Does “Concerted Effort” Mean?

Concerted effort means “doing something in collaboration with others.” However, its use to describe a “determined, organized, and vigorous attempt” by an individual is increasingly common, though sometimes contested.

We’re going to be as straightforward as possible and state that:

  • Concerted effort originally referred to a collaborative effort.
  • But concerted effort is also commonly used when referring to an individual to mean “an organized and determined attempt.”

But is one right and the other wrong? That’s what this blog post aims to uncover. We promise we will make a concerted effort to be as clear and informative as possible.

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Is It “Good Night” or “Goodnight”?

If you want to send someone good wishes when parting ways at night or before going to sleep, good night is the standard spelling, whereas goodnight is an informal alternative.

  • Good night, Mom.
  • Goodnight, Mom.

However, use the two-word spelling as a noun phrase to describe a night and the closed compound word as a modifier to describe a noun.

  • We had a really good night.
  • I wanted a goodnight hug.

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