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There, Their, They’re

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Aug 20, 2021
There, their, and they’re are homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same, but the meanings differ. While they ...

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs in English Business Writing [Common Mistakes]

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Jul 07, 2021
Strong English business writing is much the same as strong business writing in other languages. Key elements include reader ...

Everyday vs. Every Day

Posted by Mary Cullen, Jul 01, 2021
Everyday is an adjective to describe a noun that is common, routine, or typical. Every day is an adverb that describes a ...

Two Days’ Time or Two Days Time? (Inanimate Possessives)

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021
A wise client business grammar question: Two Days' Time or Two Days Time? “There was always one grammatical mix up for me, ...

Fewer vs. Less [How to Use Correctly]

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, May 05, 2021
You might write that you want fewer mistakes and less inefficiency in your business writing or office. But, it would be ...

Me, Myself, and I - Business Grammar Rules Explained

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 30, 2021
Me, Myself, and I errors are one of the most common business grammar errors we see in business writing training sessions. ...

Who vs. Whom

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 29, 2021
Choosing between “who” and “whom” can be confusing for even experienced writers. This article will outline when to use who, ...

When and How to Use I.e. Versus E.g.

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021
One of the most common questions we receive from clients is: "Are the abbreviations i.e. and e.g. interchangeable?"

Bear With Me or Bare With Me?

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 29, 2021
"Bear with me" is a phrase that essentially asks for patience and is often paired with a conjunction like "as" or "while" to ...

It's vs. Its - How to Correctly Use

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 15, 2021
Even the most experienced writers can confuse it’s and its. If you’ve made this common mistake, you’re not alone. Only one ...

That vs Which? [Difference explained]

Posted by Mary Cullen, Jan 24, 2021
One of the trickier grammar rules in the English language is the difference between the words that and which. Both serve a ...

How to Use a Comma Correctly with an Appositive

Posted by Mary Cullen, Nov 09, 2020
An appositive is a word or phrase that refers to the same thing as another noun in the same sentence. It is placed beside ...

How to Use a Hyphen Correctly: Rules and Examples

Posted by Mary Cullen, Oct 21, 2020
Hyphens may be small, but their impact on business writing is big. Used incorrectly, they can confuse readers, distort ...

7 Capitalization Rules for Professional Business Writing

Posted by Mary Cullen, Oct 18, 2020
In business English writing, it's important to capitalize words correctly for professionalism. But when should you use ...

Is a Name Suffix Included in a Salutation?

Posted by Mary Cullen, Oct 16, 2020
Reader Question about Name Suffixes What would be the proper business email or business letter salutation for someone with a ...
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