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2018 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most tragic, historic and important events in American history: the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with MLK50, a “Remembrance [...]

How do you use between, among, and amongst correctly in English sentences? Let’s start with the definitions. There are lots of ways ‘between’ is used in the English language however when talking [...]

Comparisons are ways to say that a noun—person, place or thing—has more or less of a particular quality.  In the English language, there are 3 degrees of comparison, the ‘positive’, the [...]

The word ‘nor‘ creates a certain unease about how to use it.  Does it replace ‘or’?  Is it used to mean something more specific?   I always think that learning how to use [...]

To and too are homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings—that’s just one of the reasons they are so often confused and misused by English language learners.  The other [...]

Do’s and don’ts are two English language words often used in combination like, “before” and “after”, or “now” and “then”.  Do’s and don’ts are the instructions or tips about what to “do” or “not [...]

Correct usage of into and in to is as much of a challenge to native English speakers as it is to learners of the language. What’s the Difference Between Into and In To? “Into” is a preposition [...]

Commonly confused words in English come about because often they sound the same, are spelled the same or are just close enough in sound or spelling to trip you up. Homonyms—‘homo’ = same + ‘nyms’ [...]

Commas are punctuation cues to pause; they clarify and order the elements of a sentence.  The correct punctuation in a sentence makes your words, and their expression more precise. When and Where [...]

Miami residents and visitors observe Memorial Day weekend with many different events, from a Memorial Day Parade to some fireworks displays, fashion shows, dance contests, stand-up comedy, [...]