Compound Adjectives Explained
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May 16, 2025
Adjectives are words we use to describe things. English teachers and grammar resources explain adjectives as words that “modify or
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Words in English You Probably Didn’t Realize are Latin
Dalia Y
March 7, 2025
Aside from cliché phrases like carpe diem (“seize the day”), or shortened forms like i.e. and e.g., (which, by the way, are very common in
Words in English You Probably Didn’t Know Are German
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March 6, 2025
English is a Germanic language. Its core grammar and vocabulary are inherited from the Proto-Germanic languages, which are “reconstructed from
How to Use Hyphens (Examples + Explanation)
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February 18, 2025
A hyphen ( – ) is a punctuation mark we use to connect words and make compounds words or phrases.
En Dash vs. Em Dash (How to Use Dashes + Examples)
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February 11, 2025
What is an en dash vs. em dash? An en dash (–) is slightly longer than a hyphen (-) but
Capitalization Rules (With Examples)
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February 10, 2025
Capitalize from this guide on the rules of capitalization in English. When to capitalize and when not to capitalize is
