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Comma Before Including: How to Punctuate Including

You should always use a comma before including if you're adding a nonrestrictive clause, but you shouldn't use one with a restrictive clause. Learn more about this tricky comma rule.

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Thought Terminating Cliché

A thought terminating cliché is a type of phrase that shuts down questioning or dissent. Learn more about how to identify a thought terminating cliché in this article.

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Comma Before As Well As: How to Punctuate As Well As

Most of the time, you don’t need to use a comma before as well as. The only time you might use a comma is if you want to de-emphasize that phrase.

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Neice vs Niece: What's the Correct Spelling?

Many people accidentally write niece as neice, neece, or even nece. Learn more about how to spell niece correctly.

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Five-Letter Words With No Vowels: Our Full List

Can you think of many words without vowels? Check out our ultimate list of 5-letter words with no vowels.

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Pint vs Quart: What’s the Difference?

Pint and quart are two words we use to describe units of volume.

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Firey vs Fiery: What's the Difference?

Learn the difference between firey vs fiery. The correct spelling is fiery, with the E before the R.

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How to Write a Fiction Book: 10 Steps You Can't Miss!

Want to learn how to write a fiction book? Check out our ten-step guide.

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Indubitably: Definition, Meaning & Examples

Indubitably is an adverb that describes something that is beyond doubt. Learn how to use this word in a sentence.

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Overall Synonyms: List of 25 Examples

Is "overall" one of your overused words? Check out our list of 25 overall synonyms you can use in your emails, essays, or creative writing.

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And Symbol: When & How to Use an Ampersand

The and symbol (&) is officially known as the ampersand and it has a few specific uses in modern English. Learn how to use the and symbol in your writing.

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80 Sci-Fi Tropes for Writers

Science fiction is full of popular tropes that readers love. Check out our giant list of sci-fi tropes to help you write your next sci-fi novel.

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Writing Science Fiction: The Ultimate Guide

How do you write a science fiction novel? Here's what you need to know to write a great sci-fi story and go where no author has gone before.

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Cancelling or Canceling: Which Is Correct?

Canceling is the preferred spelling in American English, while cancelling is the preferred spelling in British English. Learn more about whether to use cancelling or canceling in your writing.

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Adverb Examples and Usage

What's an adverb and how do you use them? Find out what an adverb is and check out our list of over 300 adverb examples.

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Direct Object: Definition and Examples

What's a direct object? The direct object of a sentence receives a verb. Find out what this means and how to identify direct objects so that you can use them in your writing.

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Mr and Mrs, Ms, and Miss: Meanings, Abbreviations, and Correct Usage

Learn how to correctly use titles like Mr and Mrs in your writing.

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Reeking Havoc vs Wreaking Havoc: Which Is Correct?

Should you write reeking havoc or wreaking havoc? The phrase is always wreaking havoc, because wreak means “to inflict,” while reek means “to emit a bad smell.”

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Kindergarden vs Kindergarten: Which Is Correct in English?

Learn whether you should use the spelling "kindergarden" or "kindergarten" in your writing.

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Comma Before So: When to Use It

Should you use a comma before so in a sentence? The answer is: sometimes. Find out when you should use a comma before or after so.

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