There are only three punctuation marks with which you can end a sentence: a full stop (.), a question mark (?), and an exclamation mark (!). These punctuation marks separate sentences. All the others – commas, dashes, colons and semi-colons are used to connect phrases or clauses within a sentence. Full stops The first and […]
Then versus Than; how do I know when to use then or than
Then and than.two little words that are used all the time, but which cause people no end of problems. Two little words, with only a vowel to distinguish them, that can sound almost the same when spoken quickly, but which mean completely different things and are used in completely different ways. Here’s a simple rule […]
How to Cite a Video in English Writing – By a Professional Editor
Electronic sources are becoming more and more commonplace these days, but unfortunately, many have no idea how to cite them in their academic papers. This blog will cover one type of electronic source, the video, and show you how to cite it properly. Most commonly, people encounter difficulty citing a movie in their English writing […]
How to use parentheses
Parentheses, they sit there, on your keyboard the simple set of symbols that always come in pairs. For British readers, you’ll probably know them as brackets and they are wonderful little marks of punctuation. They can be used in a variety of ways, you probably see them a lot, but do you know how to […]
Using Parentheses
Parentheses are among the more easily-recognizable punctuation marks. We see them when we read fiction, when we are going through instruction manuals, and we use them in math from a fairly early age. In writing, the primary purpose of parentheses is to include material without placing an emphasis on it, something that wouldn’t normally fit […]
How to get help with your application
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation can be the most problematic part of writing an admissions application essay. However, via the Internet it is possible to get help from a professional editor. Hiring somebody to assist you with polishing your submission to perfection will enable you to relax and focus on what you wish to say in […]