by Dr. Lindeman | Sep 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Consist, comprise and compose look like three words that can be used interchangeably. Nevertheless, there are crucial differences among the three. In this post, I will explain what each of these words mean currently, when to use them, and how to avoid using the wrong...
by Dr. Lindeman | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
We may speak English every day; nevertheless, even some common English words can be confusing, even to the native speaker. Words that sound similar, like further and farther, can be interpreted to be synonyms of each other. However, there are crucial differences...
by Dr. Lindeman | Sep 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most of us know how to use a period very well. By contrast, correct use of the semicolon is confusing and can lead to comma splices or grammatically incorrect sentences. In this post, we deconstruct the semicolon and tell you how and where to use it. It is not a full...
by Dr. Lindeman | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
While learning grammar, we often come across the words “phrases” and “clauses.” These expressions can appear very similar and can be confusing. Consequently, the very grammar principle we are trying to understand can become incomprehensible. In this post, we try to...
by Dr. Lindeman | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
A subject that has often been discussed in English learning and English improvement circles is the topic of dangling modifiers. However, there is a fair amount of confusion as to how to use modifiers correctly. In this blog post, we look at ways to understand the...
by Dr. Lindeman | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
In informal conversations, we use besides, furthermore as conjunctions between two ideas. Sentences such as “McDonalds food is so boring. Besides, I just ate and am not really hungry”, or “Firefighting is a dangerous profession. Besides, it doesn’t even pay well” are...
