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“Then” and “than” are used very regularly by anyone who speaks English, and they are among the most frequently used words in the English language. But do you know when to use then vs than?There are many people who incorrectly use these words, causing confusion and misunderstanding. Sentence structure is important, as is correct word […]
One of my friends was struggling with his English writing and as a consequence he was failing some classes at school. I then introduced him to WhiteSmoke grammar checker and now he is sailing along happily, and passing with flying colors. Why did I tell him to use WhiteSmoke Software? The answer is simple. He was […]
Nouns are the building blocks of language. They are the names of any person, place, thing, or idea that can be thought of. There are different types of nouns in existence, and I will attempt to make them clear. First on the list are the common nouns. These nouns are not capitalized, and they do […]
Grammarly VS. WhiteSmoke Update 10/21/2015: Our research has found this extended trial/info on Grammarly (you can also skip to the bottom for the final verdict). Spell checking software is available for many platforms and devices. Autocorrect has become very common, whether it is used on a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Grammar checking software, however, is a […]
In his masterpiece-of-a-book 1984, George Orwell deliciously (and very creepily) paints the picture of a world in which language has turned into newspeak: a concise, abbreviated, shorthand of the language formerly known as English. In today’s rapidly changing world, more and more of the English language is being affected by social media. This is happening […]
There, They’re, Their Homophones such as “there, they’re and their” can be a real nuisance. What is a homophone, you ask? They are words which sound alike but have very different meanings. It’s annoying. This is true for anyone studying English as a foreign language, and it holds true for even the most fluent English speakers […]
Adjectives Adjectives are words used to describe or modify nouns that are places or people or ideas or things. Examples: —One year’s salary –A heartfelt melody –An obnoxious businessman –The irate teacher Use of adjectives is very common, and they appear everywhere. They usually appear before the noun which they are modifying. However, it is possible […]
What side do you fall on of the ever-raging Grammarly vs Whitesmoke debate? Read on for our review of the Grammarly editing program! Grammarly Software Review Grammar checking software is difficult to pull off. No matter what, there will be no replacement for the efficiency of human eyes and language skills. Grammarly is a grammar […]
Ask anyone. You will not find a single soul who does not despise silent letters. The English language has a huge amount of silent letters in its words. Actually, it is about 60 percent! Mostly, they are just leftovers which serve to remind us of the English language’s ancestors – Latin, French, Germanic, and other […]
Then vs Than and Good vs Well – two sets of words that seem to confuse many people. Making the mistake of using one of these words in the wrong situation can be embarrassing, especially since the rules pertaining to these words are relatively simple. Here are some simple tricks that you can learn so […]