Plural Rules
Most times, simply add an “s” at the end of the word. Example: Apple – Apples If the word ends in “y” and the letter before the “y” is a consonant, drop the “y” and add “ies.” Example: Family – Families…
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Then vs. Than
This is an extremely common and popular grammatical error. THEN has an element of TIME attached to it. For example, it can mean “next Wednesday” or “next week”. Example: We will finish the homework assignment, then we will go to the ice skating rink.
Active vs. Passive Voice
An easy and quick way to ensure your writing is clearer is to check whether you are using the passive voice rather than the active voice. Active voice–place the subject (the person or thing doing the action) at the start of the sentence. Example:…