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Blog Category // Business Grammar
19 Common Business English Abbreviations to Know
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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Nov 09, 2022
There are SO MANY business English abbreviations, or acronyms, out there. No one can know them all, and I’ve often had to ...
11 Grammar Exercises for Business English
Posted by
Grace Cuddy
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Aug 24, 2022
Correct, clean grammar in the English language is crucial for strong business writing. Major grammatical errors can confuse ...
English Grammar 101 for Business Writing
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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Jul 05, 2022
English grammar for business writing is actually a bit easier than grammar for other types of writing. Business writing in ...
How to Write in Business English in 4 Steps
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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Jun 28, 2022
Learning how to write in Business English may seem daunting at first, but it’s probably one of the easier types of English ...
What is a Comma Splice and How Do I Fix It?
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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Feb 15, 2022
A comma splice is the most common way to form a run-on sentence. It happens when you combine two complete sentences with a ...
Business Grammar: Run-Ons, Fused Sentences, and Comma Splice Errors
Posted by
Mary Cullen
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Sep 14, 2021
We've reviewed literally thousands of client writing exercises in our business writing courses. The most common grammar ...
Monthly Error Hunt - Business Grammar and Usage
Posted by
Mary Cullen
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Aug 27, 2021
Quiz yourself on your business grammar and word use skills.
Should You Put A Question in the Subject Line of an Email?
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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Aug 24, 2021
Should you put a question in the subject line of an email? We recently received this comment from a course participant: “I ...
Effective Global Business Writing Skills: Avoid Complicated Grammar
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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Aug 24, 2021
As with all business writing, you want to be clear and to the point. Convey your message as simply as possible and move on. ...
Since vs. Because [Are They Interchangeable?]
Posted by
Mary Cullen
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Aug 23, 2021
The word “since” often refers to how much time has passed. "Because" directly introduces a cause or reason. According to the ...
The Lie-Lay Confusion Explained
Posted by
Mary Cullen
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Aug 23, 2021
Lay and lie are two words often interchanged mistakenly in business grammar.
There, Their, They’re
Posted by
Katie Almeida Spencer
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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
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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
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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
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May 09, 2021
A wise client business grammar question: “There was always one grammatical mix up for me, and I would like your advice on ...
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