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When you are reading a novel, there are a lot of times you will encounter quotation marks within a sentence. Therefore, what are these quotation marks? Are there any special ways, such as quotation marks rules, if we want to apply them? Quotation marks are punctuation marks used in direct speech, quotations from sources, or writing to emphasize certain words or phrases. The symbols of quotation marks are the character pairs that are either double quotation marks (" ") or single quotation marks (' '). The opening quote is at the beginning of the quoted text, and the closing quote is at the

When you are connecting one clause to another, you will need to use conjunctive adverbs. It is part of speech which you can use to show sequence, cause and effect, contrast, and other relationships. To understand more about it, learn the explanations below about its uses.  When Should You Use Conjunctive Adverbs?Conjunctive adverbs have many functions. See the example below with conjunctive adverbs sentences to understand more about how you can use it. To Add Ideas If you need to add an idea to your first clause, then using conjunctive adverbs will be a good way to do the transition.

The word can vs could share the same meaning. We often use them when we are talking about awareness, ability, or possibility. Besides, both are categorized as modals in English grammar. However, they also have some differences.  In this article, we will learn more about can vs could, so we know how to use both of them properly.  Can vs Could Examples in Showing Possibility and Impossibility When you want to express that something is possible, but not necessarily certain, then you can use “could”.  Example: “It could be raining in the afternoon”, which means that maybe it

Have you ever heard about the word scuba or maybe a sitcom? Did you know that these words are a form of acronyms? Dive deeper into this article to find out more about what is acronym. First of all, let’s talk about the definition of acronym itself! What is an Acronym?Acronyms are a form of abbreviation of two or more words using the initial letters or a group of letters. Acronyms are used to shorten a long term of words into something that is easier to read, and understand. Some people even use acronyms to make a word sound more catchy. Next, there are some types of acronyms that you

In our daily life, we would hope or wish for the things that we desire. Whether it be for someone, something, or a certain situation. Therefore, it is important for us to know the difference between hope and wish! The fact is these two words are actually supposed to be used in different situations. To understand more about both words, let’s check these facts about the two words: hope and wish, to figure out how to use them correctly. What are Hope and Wish?Before understanding the difference between the two words, we need to understand what the two words actually mean. So, what is the

When learning English, there are a lot of terms that make us feel confused. Not only the grammar, but some form of basic words may also make it hard to understand English. One of those terms is homonyms. So, what is homonyms and how do you use it in a sentence? Before we jump on how to use homonyms, first you need to understand the definition of homonym. What is a Homonym?A homonym can be defined as one of a pair of words that are usually spelled and pronounced the same way. But, it has different meanings and origins. Homonyms can be mistaken for homophones, therefore you need to be

Having a conversation in English can be one of the best ways to improve speaking skills. But, there are still many people who doubt their skill in speaking English and are too scared to try it. Therefore, here are some tips on how to start a conversation in English! Having great speaking skills is something that every English learner always wants to have. Therefore, one of the best ways to improve your speaking skill is by listening and then practicing it directly. But, if you are too scared to try it first, here are some tips you can apply when starting a conversation in English. Let’s

In writing, we often use modifiers. A modifier is a phrase, word, or clause that speaks about or describes another word in a sentence. Commonly, there are three types of modifier mistakes, which include misplacing, dangling, and squinting modifiers. Misplaced ModifiersA misplaced modifier is an expression or word which is not placed close enough to the word it modifies. As a result, it might be confusing or sound humorous. Example: Incorrect: The president talked informally about the cost of living with several men.  Correct: The president talked informally with several men about the

Have you ever wondered what is a syllable? How to use it? In fact, we always encounter syllables in our everyday life. Therefore, it is important to understand how to use syllables. What is a Syllable?According to the merriam-webster dictionary, a syllable is a unit of spoken language that is greater than a speech sound. A syllable can consist of one or more vowels and can be with or without surrounding consonants.  To be more specific, it is a part of a sound that is uninterrupted and can be produced with just one breath from the lungs. A word can usually consist of one and up to

When you want to state a certain subject, you may need replacement words that won’t make your sentence sound repetitive, for example, who, whom, who’s, and whose. There’s a lot of confusion between who VS whom. In this article, we will try to explain the differences between who and whom! The confusion between the pronouns who and whom is a common mistake. When we are speaking, people rarely use who because it seems awkward. Also, this formal tendency often shifts to writing.  However, because academic writing is usually more formal than daily conversation, learning to use who VS whom