Grammar - Page 41
- City, Town, or Village–What’s the Difference?A village is a small community in a rural area. A town is a populated area with fixed boundaries and a local government. A city...November 18, 2016
Cheque vs. CheckCheque and check appear in British English, and check appears in American English. In British English, cheque refers to a...November 18, 2016- Gist or Jist—Which is Correct?Gist means “essence” or “the main point.” In a legal context, gist is the grounds of a legal action. Jist...November 17, 2016
- Let’s vs. Lets—What’s the Difference?Let’s is a contraction of let us. Lets is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb “let.” Homophones...November 16, 2016
- Lightening vs. Lightning—What’s the Difference?Lightening is the present participle of the verb lighten. Lightning is the electrical discharge that happens during storms. It’s...November 15, 2016
- What’s the Rarest Letter of the Alphabet?The rarest letters in English are j, q, x, and z. In English, there are twenty-six letters. If you had to guess, which letter do...November 14, 2016
- “My Apology” or “My Apologies”?Did you do something wrong? An apology might be in order. An apology is an expression of sorrow, regret, or remorse. To...November 13, 2016
Is “Do the Needful” Correct?Do the needful is a common phrase in Indian English. It means do that which is needed. If it sounds too clunky or vague to you,...November 13, 2016
Concave vs. ConvexConcave describes shapes that curve inward, like an hourglass. Convex describes shapes that curve outward, like a football (or a...November 12, 2016- What Does “Verklempt” Mean?Verklempt (pronounced “fur-klempt”) means overcome with emotion, perhaps even choked or clenched by emotions. Verklempt is a...November 12, 2016