Sant James

People hear both. One is standard. One is not standard in school English. We show why one is correct for formal talk and some people use the other one in speech.  We give many small examples, name parts of speech and check verbs. By the end, you will know which sentence to use in school […]

That’s short for “that is” or “that has.” Many writers wonder if they should ever write thats without an apostrophe.  The right choice helps your writing look clear and correct. This article will show simple rules and clear examples. It will point out common mistakes and give quick tips to remember. Read on to feel

Writers see the phrase hence why and wonder if it is right. The words hence and why both point to cause. Putting them together can sound odd. Some speakers use hence why in speech.  Some readers find it clumsy in writing. This article will explain the grammar. It will give clear examples and simple fixes.

Many apps, menus, and lists let you pick items, and sometimes you need to unselect or deselect one or many. Users ask which word sounds right, which one is standard, and when to use each form.  This article explains both words in plain, simple sentences. It shows examples from interfaces and from everyday speech. It

When I can or when can I are small phrases. They cause big questions. Many learners ask which one to use.  One is for statements. One is for questions. This article shows the difference. I give clear rules and many examples. I check grammar and parts of speech so you can use the phrases well.

Many people ask, is it correct to say looking forward to working with you? This article answers that question simply and clearly.  I explain why the phrase works and when to make it better, show correct alternatives for formal emails and casual notes. Also mark the parts of speech and check verbs so you can

Many people ask whether to say an hilarious or a hilarious. This question is about sound and grammar. The answer is simple when you know the rule.  Use the article that matches the sound that follows it. I will show clear rules and many examples. I will mark parts of speech and check verbs so

Many people ask, is it correct to say well wishes. This article answers that question simply.  I explain meaning, grammar, style and show when to say well wishes and when to say best wishes or well wishes with a change. I give many examples and check parts of speech and also rewrite common sentences to

Many readers ask about the phrase finger in the dike. They want to know what it means and where it comes from. This article explains the idiom in clear, simple terms.  I show history, uses, examples, and mistakes. I mark parts of speech and check verbs in the introduction and in examples. Read on for

The phrase shows up in headlines, conversation, and pop culture when people anticipate that others will seek the full story.  This article explains the idiom’s meaning, its grammatical composition, usage contexts, and stylistic considerations, and it provides practical tips for using the phrase effectively and responsibly.  Throughout the article I will analyze parts of speech,