Rare vs. Scarce- Know the Difference
Rare vs Scarce - ‘Rare’ means unique. It indicates that the frequency of something happening or existing is less. Moreover, all scarce items are not rare! At times, non-rare or…
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What is the difference between “few” and “a few”?
While few connotes a negligible quantity or an insignificantly small number, a few signifies 'some' or 'a handful.'
“Precede” vs. “Proceed” – Which way to go?
Precede vs Proceed - Precede means to happen before something or to go in front of someone. Proceed means to continue or to go/move forward.
Adsorption vs Absorption – Learn the difference
Adsorption vs Absorption - Absorption is a chemical or physical process by which an ion, atom, or molecule enters a gas, liquid, or solid. Adsorption is the physical process by…
The Role of AI in Helping Young Language Learners
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a frequently misunderstood technology. Many of us hear “AI” and picture Star Wars or other science fiction robots that mimic human behavior with…
What Is An Oxford Comma, And Should You Be Using it?
Lynne Truss, the author of the well-known English grammar book Eats Shoots & Leaves, once said “There are people who embrace the Oxford comma, and people who don't, and I'll…
How to write a research paper? – (Part 2 Of 2)
In part 1 of this article, we talked about what a research paper is and how to get started writing one. Now, you have reviewed the requirements for the paper in detail. You’ve…
How to write a research paper? (Part 1 of 2)
So you’ve been asked to write a research paper. What is a research paper anyway? A research paper is a paper that demonstrates your knowledge of a subject. While the format of a…
How to Use “Et al.” in Academic Writing
Have you ever wondered what “et al.” means in a citation? Abbreviations like “etc.,” “et al.," "e.g.," i.e.," and "ibid." are seen very often in academic writing, but many people…
Avoid sentence fragments
Have you found yourself reading something and then retracing a sentence? Sensing that you missed something? On re-reading, you find that you were right! The sentence is incomplete.…
Academic Phrases to Use in Different Scenarios (Part 3 of 3)
Academic writing is full of specifications, conventions and rules. If you want your writing to be effective, you need to adhere to them. This three-part series (Part 1 and Part 2),…
Academic Phrases to Use in Different Scenarios (Part 2 of 3)
In the first article of this three-part series, we shed light on how to use academic phrases in different scenarios. We also mentioned how authors benefit from using an AI-powered…