We’ve covered a lot of educational topics here at Typing Adventure. From time to time, we have spelling blog posts that differentiate certain word pairings like good night and goodnight. We also talk about the meanings behind famous English phrases and idiomatic expressions, such as raining cats and dogs. This article, we’re going to tackle …
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People use idiomatic expressions, or idioms, to add character and dynamism to otherwise stale conversations and writing. Instead of saying that there was a torrential downpour last night, people may use that it was raining cats and dogs. Another example is rooting for the underdog. This phrase means that people are on the side of …
When you write the days of the week, you capitalize their names. Here’s an example: On Saturdays, I hone my communication skills for my career development. You do the same thing for months. Take this as an example. A majority of the motor-vehicle fatalities happen in July and August, which means that you need to …
Play, in any form, is inherent to a child. They come into contact with the external world through this activity. Children explore and understand concepts through unstructured play. Advancement in technology opened opportunities for them to engage in educational games. The education system recognizes this strong link between play and a child’s learning. At present, …
Driving is safer than ever. Over the decades, technological advancements such as seat belts, collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control have resulted in fewer auto accidents. Heavy investment in public campaigns and safety education has also equipped generations of motorists with the information they need to keep themselves and other people safe. Unfortunately, millions …
Idiomatic expressions are a kind of informal language that carries a meaning that’s different from the meaning of the words in the expression. Every language has idioms. Picking them up can be difficult if you are not a native speaker of that language. If English isn’t your native language, though, don’t worry. One of the …
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When people write business letters and other formal documents, they sometimes use the word “as per” in one of the sentences. Many, however, look at this phrase as wordy and pompous. If you’re looking to hone your business or technical writing skills, you’ll want to use better words. This entails substituting the phrases “as per” …
People make all kinds of mistakes. When e-mailing or communicating with someone, for instance, they may write “bare with me” instead of “bear with me.” They may also use the wrong word inadvertently, such as using “farther” when the correct term to use is “further.” When people communicate a mistake, they typically start with an …
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Something as simple as adding a letter or space can change the meaning of the word. One of our previous posts talked about the difference between good night vs. goodnight, as well as capital and capitol. Today, we’re going to discuss another commonly confused word pairing in the English language. This pairing is breath and …
Music is a common extracurricular activity that children can join in school, but not all schools offer it. However, those who do have shown an improvement in rates of graduation, attendance, and others. One report claims that schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2 percent graduation rate and 93.9 percent attendance rate. For comparison, …
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