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Awhile vs. A While—When to Use Each Phrase
As you’ve probably noticed, the only difference in the spelling of these two phrases is the single space in “a while.” However, there are a few things to remember when it comes to their meaning and the type of word.
Examples of direct objects in sentences and important rules
When it comes to grammar, “direct object” is one of the main grammatical terms. All this goes much deeper but in order to make your way in language, it's best to start with simple things.
How to Use Altogether vs. All Together
So what exactly is the difference? And how do you know when to use all together vs. altogether?
Anymore vs. Any More: How to Use the Right Term
Anymore and any more may be similar, but they are used in different cases. That’s because both terms have different meanings and different functions within a sentence.
How to Use Ordinal Adverbs: Firstly, Secondly, and Thirdly
Since first, second, and third as well operate in a grammatical way as well as adjectives and adverbs, you may find that including “-ly” is unnecessary.
Passivity vs. passiveness: is there a difference?
In order to understand when to use passivity and when passiveness, you first need to know the meaning of “passive”.
Amongst vs. Among: The Difference
“Among” is usually used in the US (American English), whereas “amongst” is commonly used in Britain (British English).
Can You Start a Sentence With “And” or Other Conjunctions?
The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with starting sentences with conjunctions. In fact, it can even make things better if done properly.