We all need a hero sometimes. But what if the tasks calls for more that one hero? Should we simply add an “s” at the end to end up with “heros?” No, that would indeed be incorrect. So what is the plural of “hero?” In… continue reading
Began vs. Begun: What’s the difference? Let’s have a look at began vs. begun. Both began and begun are forms of the verb begin. Began [ bih-gan ] is the past tense of begin. For example: She began classes last week. Begun [ bih-guhn ] is the past participle of begin. For example: I have already begun… continue reading
“All of a sudden” is an English phrase that often used as a fancy way of saying “suddenly.” Many people also are confused if they can use “all of the sudden” instead. In addition, “on a sudden” is another similar form with a historical context.… continue reading
To answer the question quickly, altogether is a term that usually means “as a whole” or “completely.” In contrast, all together usually means “everyone/everything together at once.” These terms don’t necessarily equate to “the sum of its parts.” In other words, these two phrases aren’t mutually exclusive and should… continue reading
One of the largest points of confusion in the English language is found in “affective” vs. “effective.” Even though these are two common words we use in our daily lives, it seems as if many people are confused about their differences. Many people simply use them interchangeably… continue reading
To understand plural nouns, we must understand that singular nouns are words that describe a single person, place, thing, abstract idea, or thought. In most cases, plural nouns refer to multiple of these and are often formed by adding an “-s” at the end of a… continue reading
Common nouns are one of the most used groups of words in English. A common noun is often one of the first concepts taught to English-learning children. To put it simply, common nouns refer to people, places, things, groups, or even complex ideas. Common nouns… continue reading
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
Most people think adverbs are formed by simply adding “-ly” to any adjective. Although this is true for many English adverbs, it is not the case! With this being said, let’s look into some rules we must follow when forming and using adverbs. What Are Adjectives… continue reading
Diction can be one of the most powerful writing tools that you can use! It can create vivid images, portray stories, and even sway readers to agree with your beliefs. One interesting thing about diction is that even small choices such as using “all of”… continue reading
