Caitlyn Walsh, Author at BusinessWritingBlog

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Grammar and Usage

When Should You Use Too Many vs. To Many?

Let’s face it: English leaves plenty of opportunities to mix up words and spellings. One great example is deciding between using “too many” or “to many.” They both sound the same and look the same except for one little letter – how can you tell… continue reading

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Gems of Language

Historic vs Historical: Which One To Use?

Let’s have a look at historic vs. historical. It’s easy to confuse the two words. Not only are they both adjectives, but they also share similar spellings and meanings. However, you can’t use historic if you mean historical, and vice versa. It’s important to know… continue reading

A man sitting in front of a typewriter, pondering, with a caption: "can I start a sentence with "or?" Or is it better not to?

Grammar and Usage

Can You Start A Sentence With “Or?” Or Not?

Nearly all of us were taught from a very young age that beginning a sentence with a conjunction (a word used to connect clauses or sentences) was wrong. Even today, that negative connotation still rings true, with writers struggling over whether starting with “or” is… continue reading

When to Use Better Than vs. Better Then

You have probably heard “better than” or “better then” many times before – but have you always known whether someone is using “then” or “than”? They sound very similar and only differ in spelling by one letter, so it’s easy to see how they can… continue reading

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What Is?

Is “Is” Considered A Verb?

We get lots of questions on whether the word “is” is considered a verb and what is its function in a sentence . This can be a tough one to figure out, because we use “is” so often in English and in so many different… continue reading

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Punctuation Pointers

How to Use Semicolons and Colons Properly

We’ve written a lot about semicolons and colons, but since it’s such a demanded topic, we thought we’d revisit it once more. At a very basic level, both colons and semicolons help adjust the rhythm of a sentence. This gives the reader an opportunity… continue reading

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Similar Words

Aid vs. Aide: Definition and Examples

Let’s take a look at Aid vs. Aide. The two words are very similar in spelling and meaning and are even identical in pronunciation. That makes these words easy to mix, but one isn’t equal to the other. “Aid” can be a verb meaning “to… continue reading

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Another Way To Say “Sorry” In An Email

No one likes making a mistake. It can be frustrating, demoralizing, and even embarrassing when you need to apologize. And sometimes, saying “Sorry” just doesn’t feel like it hits the right mark. If you need a new way to apologize, try on one of these… continue reading

Similar Words

Accepted vs. Excepted

Let’s have a look at accepted vs. excepted: Accept is used to show agreement or receipt of something being offered. Except is used to exclude (i.e., not offered or not included). A handy trick is to look at the “ex” in “except” to know that… continue reading

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What Is?

Are Crawfish, Crawdads, and Crayfish the Same Thing?

Just because you can put something into a pan or pot doesn’t mean it will be a good meal. Any cook knows the importance of a recipe and everything that a recipe entails. From spices and seasonings to accompaniments and cooking techniques, there’s a lot… continue reading