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English is a Germanic language. Its core grammar and vocabulary are inherited from the Proto-Germanic languages, which are “reconstructed from the “East Germanic, Old Norse… Read More »Words in English You Probably Didn’t Know Are German
A hyphen ( – ) is a punctuation mark we use to connect words and make compounds words or phrases. Some words will always use… Read More »How to Use Hyphens (Examples + Explanation)
What is an en dash vs. em dash? An en dash (–) is slightly longer than a hyphen (-) but shorter than an em dash… Read More »En Dash vs. Em Dash (How to Use Dashes + Examples)
Capitalize from this guide on the rules of capitalization in English. When to capitalize and when not to capitalize is a common question; let’s take… Read More »Capitalization Rules (With Examples)
The rules of capitalization may seem obvious, but looks can be deceiving. Do we capitalize the days of the week? Answer: Yes, the days of… Read More »Should the Days of the Week be Capitalized?
Does punctuation go in brackets or out? 👍🏼Usage Note ✓ The meeting was held on Tuesday (a very productive day). ✓ She brought her favorite… Read More »Do Periods go Inside or Outside of Brackets?
Which is correct: nerve-wracking or nerve-racking? To describe something as extremely irritating, annoying, or trying; (as in, a nerve-racking day; or a nerve-racking noise), we… Read More »Is it Nerve-Racking, Nerve-Wrecking or Nerve-Wracking?
Meaning of ‘Beck and Call’ 👍🏼Usage Note ✓ The customer service representative was always at the clients’ beck and call, ready to assist with any… Read More »“Beck and Call” or “Beckon Call”? Which is Correct?
Ever catch bad vibes from a text? Maybe all you got back was a ‘Kk’? That feeling or emotional association is the text’s connotation (which… Read More »What’s the Meaning of the Word “Connotation”?
Are Ambiguous and Ambivalent the Same? 👍🏼Usage Note: Ambiguous vs. Ambivalent ✓ The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion. ✓ She felt ambivalent about accepting… Read More »What’s the Difference Between Ambiguous & Ambivalent?