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Defence vs. defense: how to choose the right word
One common error seen in many English write-ups is the correct use of defense or defence. Both words are alternate spellings of a noun which means to protect something from harm.
How to use cannot, can not, and can’t correctly and properly in a sentence
“Cannot” and “can’t” mean the same thing, i.e., the inability to do something. However, they are both used in different ways.
Fewer vs. Less: How to use less and fewer in a sentence
Less is a term suitable to qualify objects (either in terms of qualities or quantities) that are uncountable and in a smaller amount. Fewer is a comparative form of few used for qualifying small countable nouns that you can count one by one.
The correct use of a colon in a sentence
A colon is a punctuation mark writers use to introduce a list of things or amplify a clause that precedes its use.
What is a Run-On Sentence and How to Correct It?
A run-on sentence is a sentence made up of improperly connected independent clauses. Having a run-on sentence in your writing is evidence of poor grammar.
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