A semicolon (;) is one of the least understood forms of punctuation in the English language. It is a more powerful form of punctuation than a comma, yet a less powerful form than a period. Knowing how to apply a semicolon is not about memorizing technical grammar terminology. After learning just a couple of basic…
Saying “thank you so much” works in many everyday situations, but you may want a more specific phrase when you write to a client, manager, colleague, customer, or professional contact. The right alternative can make your message sound warmer, more polished, more formal, or more confident. This guide covers 45+ other ways to say “thank…
Have you ever noticed something so common that it seems impossible to escape it? Maybe smartphones are everywhere, social media appears in almost every part of daily life, or a particular brand suddenly seems to be on every street. The word ubiquitous perfectly sums up this concept. For something to be ubiquitous, it means that…
In case you’ve been stuck in the middle of your writing process wondering which one to use between affect and effect, you are among many others who have been through this confusion. In fact, these words are quite alike in their pronunciation and structure. The important thing to note is that once you know how…
If your writing seems wordy, unclear, or not as interesting as it could be, passive voice is one of the elements that may be making your work weak. The positive thing about passive voice is that it is easy to detect after you get to know how to recognize it. Through a few straightforward editing…