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Spelling Tips: Sombre vs Somber

Do somber and sombre have the same meaning? And if so, why are there two...

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Vocabulary Tips: How to Use “Graduate” and “Graduated”

A lot of people get confused by the word graduate, because it can be a...

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How to Type an En Dash and Em Dash on Windows and Mac Devices

The en dash (–) and em dash (—) are useful punctuation marks, but unfortunately, you...

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How to Format an APA Title Page

There are various styles and formats that colleges and universities prescribe for use in articles,...

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Breaking Up Your Paragraphs: A Few Quick Tips

Large blocks of solid text are off-putting and difficult for readers to follow. Good authors...

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Why “Flip-Flop” Sounds Correct, but “Flop-Flip” Does Not

Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Well, two of the Three Little Pigs were....

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Vocabulary Tips: Synonyms for “Amazing”

Amazing is an adjective that means to cause wonder or astonishment. We use it to...

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Should Bullet-Point Lists End with a Period?

Bullet-point (or vertical) lists are a convenient and eye-catching method of summarizing content in your...

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Acronyms vs. Initialisms: What’s the Difference?

Acronyms and initialisms are two types of abbreviation that typically consist of the first letter...

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A Definitive Guide to the Oxford Comma

An Oxford comma—also known as a serial comma—is a comma placed after the second-to-last item...

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What Are Mass Nouns?

A mass noun refers to something that can’t usually be counted. In fact, it’s sometimes...

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5 International Writing Competitions for Authors [Updated for 2023]

​​Writing competitions are great opportunities for authors to practice and perfect their writing. Winners can...

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