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Are Email Addresses Case Sensitive?

Suppose someone writes down their email address for you, and they have capitalized some of the letters within it. In such an instance, you might wonder to yourself:” Are email addresses case sensitive?” The simple answer is: no. Email addresses are not case-sensitive, so you can enter all… continue reading

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Is “Data” Singular or Plural? Does It Matter?

Let’s tackle a hotly contested topic in the English language: “Is data singular or plural?” Data: Singular or Plural? The answer to this question comes down to a few points of contention. As a foreign word, people argue whether “data” should follow English plurality rules or… continue reading

Did The Fisherman Catch 2 Fish or Fishes?

Is it 2 fishes or 2 fish? Plurality rules are one of the most confusing aspects of English. Some words can stay the same when plural, whereas others must adapt into a different form. This confusing conflict is true for the word “fish,” which can sometimes… continue reading

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“Be” Smart about the Use of “Been” and “Being”

People sometimes struggle to understand when it is proper to use “been” and “being” in writing, and some even experience difficulty using the base or infinitive version “to be.” Here is a quick guide to success! “Be” is the root form of the verb, most… continue reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dice Singular or Plural?

Dice are small cubes with six sides. Each side has between one and six dots on it. They are used in many gambling and casino games. Players toss or roll dice and then add up the numbers on the dice according to the rules of… continue reading

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What Is the Plural of Moose? Don’t Make a Meese-take!

The proper plural form of “moose” is actually “moose.” The reason is that the word is not native to English and uses the rules of the language in which it originated. Certain English words cause all sorts of grief even to native speakers. This confusion… continue reading

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

There is a bad habit among writers to use ornate phrases where a single word will do. The English language is full of such terms. Sometimes, there can be multiple variations of the same phrase. An example of this is in regard to and in… continue reading

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Understanding Technical Writing

A good definition for “technical writing” is simplifying the complex. To accomplish this seemingly simple action, a writer must employ skills and techniques to communicate information from numerous fields of human endeavor. Technical writing can be considered a component of technical communication. Its primary intention… continue reading

Let’s Tackle “Me, Myself and I”

Updated October, 2022: Is it “and I” or “and me”? One of the most common errors that creep into business grammar is the pesky Me, Myself, and I. What Is The Difference Between “Me,” “Myself” and “I”? Here is an example of this illustrative error… continue reading

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Alright or All Right, Which is Right?

Did you know that alright is not an accepted spelling of all right? Although one can see the one-world spelling in informal writing, editors (as well as teachers) will always mark it as incorrect. In order to properly use the expression, one must separate the words: all right. Perhaps… continue reading