What Exactly are Participles?
In this post, we discuss the definition we at Insights use for ‘Participles’, since it’s argued among grammarians and varies by source material. We also highlight where Gerunds fit in.
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Quick Guide to IPA Vowels
The International Phonetic Alphabet is used to specify sounds, or to help translate between languages with different alphabets. There’s lots of information out there on how to use it, but if you’re looking for a quick reference, this is it. (Part 2 of 2)
Quick Guide to IPA Consonants
The International Phonetic Alphabet is used to specify sounds, or to help translate between languages with different alphabets. There’s lots of information out there on how to use it, but if you’re looking for a quick reference, this is it. (Part 1 of 2)
In Favor of the Oxford Comma
The comma which comes between the last two entries of a list is called the Oxford Comma. Many people omit it, but including this comma may improve communication
Can You End a Sentence with a Preposition?
Ending a sentence with a preposition is considered a bit of a faux pas among some of the more sophisticated circles, yet most English speakers do it on a regular basis. Is it such a problem after all?