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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
Is Sheep Singular or Plural?
Make no moose-take, the only correct plural of sheep is sheep, sans -s .
Do You Capitalize the First Word After a Colon?
If you guessed whether capitalizing after a colon has something to do with style guides, you’re on the ‘write’ path.
When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Affect vs. effect: what’s the difference? How do you use affect and effect? Here’s a pro (Grammarflex) tip to aide your memory—it’s as easy as remembering that affect is a verb and effect is a noun. See what I did there? The letters in bold, (i.e., those that altogether spell RAVEN), stands for ‘remember,… Read More »When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Whose vs. Who’s: What’s the Difference?
Who’s is a contraction that combines who and is. Whose is the possessive form of who.
What’s the Plural of Fish?
The plural and singular forms of fish is fish, for the most part. Sometimes, fishes also works as the plural form of fish.
What’s the Singular of Dice?
One is die, two or more are dice. That said, dice is often used to mean both.
What Are Pronouns? (First, Second, and Third)
Personal pronouns are words that stand in the place of nouns. The Latin word, pronoun, ‘pronomen’ translates to “word standing in place of a noun.”
Infer vs. Imply?
What’s the difference between infer vs imply? To start, they’re two different words with distinct meanings—so be sure not to confuse them in writing.