First of all, what impressed me about WhiteSmoke was its user interface – easily, one of the best of its kind. Type anything you want in any text box (or in its designated writing tool), and then you are only one click away from everything you need to turn your text from good to great. […]
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Adjectives – Part C
Adjectives are difficult to learn for some, but as with anything linguistic: practice makes perfect. What is an adjective? Adjectives are used to modify, describe, or change a person, place, thing, idea. Basically, almost any noun can be modified with the use of adjectives which are called pre- and post-modifiers. The use of adjectives is […]
What is a Homonym (or What is a Homophone)?
One of the most confusing challenges in the English language is dealing with words which are homonyms (also known as homophones), meaning words that sound alike. A fine homonym example is two/to/too. Those three words sound exactly alike but differ in their meaning and usage. The Oxford English dictionary no doubt contains a homonyms list […]
You’re vs. Your – When to Use Apostrophes
English can be a tough language. This is especially true for those who are not native speakers, and most definitely true for those who may be studying English as a foreign language. With the advent of the internet and all it entails, many grammatical errors have become commonplace. It can be difficult to tell when […]
Nouns – Part C
Nouns are words used to describe every object or abstract concept that we have a name for, basically. Nouns are used to describe people, places, things, and ideas. They can be broken into several sub-categories, according to their use and context. There are various ways of breaking down nouns, and I will be writing about […]
Writer’s Workbench Software Review
Writer’s Workbench is a type of software that was created in order to edit your online writing written work for grammatical errors, incorrect spelling, or improper organization of your work. Based on reviews it seems to be one of the best providers for this service. However it does come at a high cost ($120 for the […]
Adjectives – Part B
Using adjectives can be confusing. There are many exceptions to the rules of adjective-using. I will try and simplify things for those in need of guidance. Adjectives are used to describe or modify a noun (i.e. place, person, thing, or idea). Examples: A unique blend The fastest runner An amazing trilogy Six months’ severance pay […]
Stylewriter Grammar Software Review
Recently I met up with an old friend who is writing a book. Out of interest I began asking him how he is editing his work (before sending it to a professional editor). He then went into the complex topic of editing software and which programs are best. I had no idea there were so […]
Silent Letters – Part B
The English language is old. It has undergone many transformations, and yet some things have managed to stick around. 60% of the English language’s words have silent letter in them. These are very frustrating to deal with, especially for those studying English as a second language. However, some silent letter can drive even the best […]
Grammarly Software Review
In this day and age, when so much information is created and passed on in digital form, the command of the English language is essential. Of course, nothing will ever replace the good old-fashioned human proofreader. No matter how complex an algorithm, grammar checking software will never be absolutely perfect. However, a good grammar checker […]