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Ellipses

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the reader to...

added by angbeenc
4 years ago

Comment vs. Commentary

Comment Comment is a short statement or remark about something one has seen or experienced. For example, ‘your shoes are nice’ is a comment on the shoes, ‘it was a funny movie’ is also a comment. Comment can be verbal or written and is often ...

added by ramyashankar
4 years ago

Dash

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the reader to...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Colon

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the reader to...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Hyphen

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the reader to...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Exclamation Mark

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the reader to...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Period

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it, a sentence is not only incomplete, but also incomprehensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the r...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Question Mark

Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but also insensible. There are various marks of punctuation that are used in sentences to give them more meaning and make it easier for the reader to...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

The Punctuation Marks

Apparently English seems to be a very simple and easy to learn language when compared to some extremely difficult one like French and Chinese. But when it comes to English grammar, it is not as easy as it is said to be. There are numerous components ...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Alliteration

Alliterations make sentences and phrase words sound catchier and more attractive. There are many well-known companies that use such brand names that can easily fit into the minds of people. For example, Coca-Cola, Dunkin Donuts, Best Buy, PayPal etc....

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Perform vs. Preform

Perform Perform means to showcase one’s skill in something. It can be a dance, song or even an exam. For example, •  He performed well during the semester exams. •  The group performs well when they are given sufficient time. &b...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Ability vs. Capability

Ability – Ability to do some task means that you can do it and have done it in the past. Ability determines a person’s skill or level of expertise. In other words, it denotes the quality of being able to perform something. For example, • Sh...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Adapt vs. Adept vs. Apt vs. Adopt

Apt Apt is an adjective that describes the right situation for something or the person who is perfectly suitable for some situation. Apt can also be used to describe someone who is quick to learn. Apt sis derived from the Latin word aptere (fasten) -...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Assume vs Presume

Assume The verb assume means to take something upon without any proof. Some synonyms are to suppose, or take for granted. Assume can also mean to begin to have some power or huge responsibility. Assume originated from the Latin word ad (towards) + su...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

A short guide to improving your grammar and increase your vocabulary in a month

Working with online writing services present a great way of learning from professionals. They are very resourceful in helping you make the right choice of words and vocabulary to apply in your writing. Effective communication can only be made when on...

added by acronimous
5 years ago

Confident vs. confidential vs. confidant

Confidant A close person with whom you share the most secret matters, the kind that cannot be shared with anyone else. It is a noun and refers to a person. Sometimes, people use ‘confidante’ as an alternative word to refer to females. The actor...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

How To Write An Amazing Blog Post

Picture a cheese sandwich — a truly terrible one. What does it look like? If you’re anything like me, you’re thinking of something like a single square of processed cheese (I see it curling and browning at the edges) encased within two stale, d...

added by mlambert
5 years ago

Maid vs. Made

English is usually considered one of a simple language when compare to many complicated language like French and Chinese etc. but one thing to keep in mind while speaking English is to be careful about its grammar. It might be a simple language but o...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Essence vs. Essential

Essence Essence is a noun that refers to the quality of something that determines its uniqueness or character, or a gist of something. For example,      •  The essence of this skit is women empowerment.   ...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Strive vs. Stride vs. Strife

Stride Stride is a verb that means to take a careful step towards an aim, or to cross even difficult obstacles in a positive manner. The word originated from old English stride meaning ‘single long step’. “Taking things in a stride” is an idi...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Allure vs. Allude vs. Elude

Allude Pronounce the ‘a’ allude in the same way as you would pronounce a in assume. The rest of the letters are pronounced as leew-d. So, allude is pronounced as a-leewd. The word comes from the latin alludere, meaning ‘to play with’. Allude...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Soon vs. Early

“I am planning to start a business soon…” “I will have an early lunch tomorrow…” In the above sentence, soon represents a time which is not yet decided. Soon means in a short time, but we don’t know what that exact time is. Early is re...

added by ramyashankar
5 years ago

Future Continuous Tense

Early learners of English language come across tenses and have to master them before moving further with the learning process. Tenses play a very important role in language and hold its grammar and literature together.Today I will discuss about tense...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Future Perfect Continuous Tense

Tenses refer to the part of English grammar that contribute to the formation and structure of each and every sentence. It actually refers to the verb and the time of it occurrence in a specific sentence.In today’s article, I will throw light on the...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

Future Indefinite Tense

Tenses hold the pillars of English grammar and keep it standing. Without tenses, English or any other language for that matter cannot exist or make sense. While learning English, it is very important to understand tenses and use them correctly in sen...

added by angbeenc
5 years ago

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    Identify the sentence with correct use of the superlative adjectives:
    A She is the bestest singer in the choir.
    B She is the most tallest person in the room.
    C He is the more intelligent in the group.
    D This is the most interesting book I have ever read.