Judy Vorfeld This is an heavenly, historical hotel. Really? Things have changed. Language is ever changing, including how to use “a” and “an” before a word beginning with “h.” “An historical book” is no longer idiomatic in American English. Nor it is heavenly. Before a pronounced “h,” the indefinite […]
Read more →Judy Vorfeld When writing a business letter, you might be tempted to say, “In regards to,” but in the U.S., it’s “In regard to.” Also, for a little smoother way of writing, you could substitute the phrase for “about,” “regarding,” or “concerning.”
Read more →Judy Vorfeld REPETITIVE means occurring over and over but is fairly neutral. Like breathing. Or waves pounding on the shore. Or trash pickup on Tuesdays. REPETITIOUS means the same but is often used to mean it’s tedious (makes you stress out). Like grinding one’s teeth. Or playing […]
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld Do you find it difficult to know when to use “who” vs. “that”? These two words are relative pronouns that tie together groups of words to nouns or other pronouns. Let’s take this sentence: “The runner who exercises regularly usually does the best.” “Who” connects […]
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld Transitional words and phrases Have you ever wondered how to use connecting words or phrases properly? These transitional words and phrases are like bridges, and connecting parts of a sentence or connecting ideas. Take a look at some of them: ADDITION additionally, and, also, again, and then, […]
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