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Can’t Have Been vs. Couldn’t Have Been: How to Use Them Correctly

Grammar

Can’t Have Been vs. Couldn’t Have Been: How to Use Them Correctly

While Can’t Have (Been) is used to refer to an incident in the near past, Couldn’t Have (Been) is used for an event that happened way back in the past.

4 years ago 41.9K Views

Visited vs Have Visited vs Had Visited: How to Use Them Correctly

Grammar

Visited vs Have Visited vs Had Visited: How to Use Them Correctly

Common Errors in English Sentences: Using correct tense an important part of every business communication as it reflects your personality, especially when you’re communicating with someone who is well-versed in English language.

5 years ago 64.7K Views

for four hours or since four hours?

Grammar, Trending

For Two Years vs. Since Two Years: Which One is Correct?

Common English Errors: Grammatically speaking, For and Since are both prepositions which can be used in a sentence to express a specific time or period of time depending on the context.

6 years ago 93.6K Views

past year or last year?

Trending, Vocabulary

Past Year vs Last Year vs Passed Year: Which One is Correct?

Common Grammar Errors in English: Contrary to what many believe, past and last cannot be used interchangeably. They are used to describe different conditions of an event with regards to a particular period or phase of time.

6 years ago 81.8K Views

Please find attached: Is this the correct way to mention an attachment in emails? Learn the correct way to mention attachment.

Grammar, Trending

Please Find Attached: How to Mention Email Attachments

What is the correct way to mention an attachment? Let’s find out.

7 years ago 964.8K Views

Grammar

Would vs Would Have: How to Express Conditional Hypothesis

Sometimes, we want to express thoughts in a way that both talk about a hypothetical instance in relation to a condition.

7 years ago 20.2K Views

Common Grammar Mistakes in British English

Grammar

7 Grammar Errors that Drive British People CRAZY

These are the grammar mistakes and phrases that drive British people crazy.

2 years ago 3.5K Views

9 Cringe-Worthy Grammar Bloopers Nearly Everybody Makes

Grammar

9 Cringe-Worthy Grammar Bloopers Nearly Everybody Makes

Nearly all of us make some of these embarrassing grammar mistakes without even realizing it. Check out the list to see if you’re aware of these flubs.

2 years ago 3.4K Views

So Do I vs. Me Too: Which One is Correct?

Grammar

So Do I vs. Me Too: Which One is Correct?

You can’t use “Me Too” as a response in agreement to the negative speeches. However, you can use “Me Neither” in informal communication.

2 years ago 3.6K Views

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Vocabulary

Adjective Word Order Exercises: Rules to Remember

Are you game for some adjective word order exercises? Here’s a quiz on natural order of adjectives. Can you score a perfect 100%? Take the quiz and see how good you are at choosing the right order of adjectives.

4 years ago 26.7K Views

How to Use Adverbs - A Handy Guide

Grammar

How to Use Adverbs – A Handy Guide

A handy guide on how to use adverbs correctly. Learn the correct order of adverbs and how to avoid common adverb mistakes.

4 years ago 4K Views

Are You Making These Common Adjective Mistakes?

Grammar

Are You Making These Common Adjective Mistakes?

While you can get away with these common adjective mistakes in a colloquial setting, they can cost you a lot in professional environment, especially in job interviews.

4 years ago 87.3K Views

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