Annaliese Dunne

What Does “Which of the Following” Mean?

Which of the following is correct? This age-old question is super common on tests and exams, but the phrase “which of the following” can be pretty tricky to understand if you’ve never come across it before. Not to ...

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Use an Appendix

You’ve probably seen an appendix (or appendices) at the end of an academic paper. However, you might be unsure of how to include them in your own work. When you’re writing an academic paper, you can use an appendix t...

Should You Use “He and I” or “Him and I” in a Sentence?

Learn all about object and subject pronouns in this quick & easy guideWhen you’re writing a sentence in English where there are two people (or subjects) doing an action, it’s grammatically correct to use “he and I,...

This Is She or This Is Her? Learn the Correct Grammar & Usage Rules

Learn when to use "This is she" or "This is her" on the phoneWhen someone’s answering the telephone, you might hear them say “This is she” or “This is her”—but which one is grammatically correct? Although “...

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Teach the Past Tense

Verb tenses are one of the most important parts of the English language. Knowing how to convey a sense of time when you write or speak is important if you want to hold conversations with a clear and intuitive timeline. T...

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Teach the Present Simple Tense

In theory, the simple present tense is the easiest tense in the English language, but that doesn't mean it's simple to learn! The best thing is to start out introducing your students to an action and then work on saying ...

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Format a Quote in MLA

When writing a research paper or other report, you may find that you want to quote directly from a source. The Modern Language Association (MLA) has specific formatting guidelines for including direct quotes in your work...

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Write a Literature Review for a Research Paper

You’re all set to write your first research paper in college, and then your professor says that you need to write a literature review for the paper. If you’ve never even heard of one of these before, don’t panic! I...

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Write Book Titles in MLA

If you're writing a research paper, you may want to include the title of a book in the text of your paper. The handbook for the Modern Language Association (MLA) provides specific rules for how to set off the title of a ...

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Write a Paper for School in MLA Format

MLA Format is commonly required of middle school, high school and college students. It is a very professional way to format a paper, and, even if not required, is a nice, scholarly touch. MLA Format can easily be used in...

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Learn English Irregular Verbs

English can be a funny language, and it may seem like it breaks all the rules, especially if you're learning it as a second language! Irregular verbs, for instance, are rule-breakers. They don't follow the standard rules...

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Use Ergo

Ergo may sound like a fancy word, but it’s actually just another version of “therefore.” You can easily add it into your everyday conversations and writing as long as you keep a few grammatical rules in mind. Alter...

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Write a Case Study

There are many different kinds of case studies. There are also various uses for writing case studies, from academic research purposes to provision of corporate proof points. There are approximately four types of case stu...