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7 English Words that Come from Hebrew

To mark the start of Hanukkah, we’re taking a look at how Hebrew has influenced...

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What Are Pseudonyms and Why Do Writers Use Them?

A pseudonym – or a pen name – is a false name used by an...

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Word Choice: Sea vs. See

Are you all at sea over word choice? That’s understandable, as English has plenty of...

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How to Cite a Newspaper in Oxford Referencing

Amid the celebrity gossip and angry opinion pieces, newspapers sometimes report on important things. Things...

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Monkeying Around: 5 Phrases for World Monkey Day

Having a monkey on your back sounds scary, but luckily idioms aren’t literal! And since...

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OK vs. Okay (What They Mean and When to Use Them)

It’s time to think about ‘OK’. No, not the USPS code for Oklahoma. We mean...

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When to Use the At Symbol (@) in Writing

In an age of email, you might see the ‘at symbol’ (or ‘at sign’) every...

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How to Quote Poetry in MLA Referencing

Writing about Robert Frost? Scribbling about Shakespeare? Then make sure you know how to quote...

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How to Write a Perfect Essay Plan

Every good essay starts with a good essay plan. And planning your essay is important,...

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Word Choice: Threw vs. Through

‘Threw’ and ‘through’ might sound the same, but these words have entirely different meanings. So,...

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How to Use Bookmarks in Microsoft Word

In longer documents, it helps to have easy ways to find key information. And one...

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Word Choice: Sew, Sow or So?

Despite sounding identical, the words ‘sew’, ‘sow’ and ‘so’ have completely different meanings. As a...

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