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Used to vs Would: What’s the Difference? (With Clear Examples)

When teaching or learning English, one common source of confusion is how to talk about past habits and repeated actions. […]

Introduction Have you ever wondered how to form the possessive of proper nouns ending in s, z, or x? It

Introduction Acronyms play a ubiquitous role in our language, seamlessly integrating into our daily communication and streamlining complex terms into

Introduction In this grammar lesson, we will explore the spelling of the (-ed forms) simple past form, also known as

Master the ING forms with these 9 essential -ING spelling rules! Learn when to double consonants, drop silent “e,” and

Introduction Understanding the nuanced differences between “like and as” is crucial for effective English communication. These two words, while often

Introduction Contractions in English grammar are a unique linguistic phenomenon. A contraction refers to the shortened form of a word

Introduction Clipping in English grammar is a process that involves the reduction of polysyllabic words by omitting one or more

Introduction The phrases “Used To,” “Be Used To,” and “Get Used To” may be confusing. This guide will clarify the

Introduction If you’ve ever found yourself grappling with the distinctions between “there“, “their“, and “they’re“, you’re not alone. Although these

Introduction Blending in grammar involves the combination of two or more words to create an entirely new term. While understanding

Introduction Abbreviations in English grammar are short forms of words or phrases, created in various ways. It can consist of