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Is there a difference between ‘learned’ and ‘learnt’? Or are these words interchangeable? This may...
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You almost certainly use past participles on a daily basis if you speak English. But...
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When writing about mental health, the words we use and the way we frame our...
If you’re using the Chicago Manual of Style, or even just the referencing styles it...
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You might know that verbs express actions and states of being. But did you know...
It’s easy to confuse ‘advice’ and ‘advise’, as they only differ by one letter and...
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When you’re getting ready for bed, do you put on your pyjamas or your pajamas?...
APA referencing is a common citation system in academic writing. But when should you include...
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Minutes are a summary of what was said and decided in a meeting. The format...
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‘Stair’ and ‘stare’ are homophones. But while these words sound the same, they have very...
October is Black History Month in the UK, so we’re looking at five books by...