Patrick Power
‘Most’ or ‘Most of’: Which one is right?
‘Most’ and ‘most of’ are frequently confused, leading to incorrect sentences such as ‘most of people do not understand’. So, what are the...
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Patrick Power
- Feb 16
- 1 min
How to use 'namely' in a sentence
'Namely' is very useful in a sentence when you want to add detail or be more precise. As I have just started reading Prince Harry's book...
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Patrick Power
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
'By' or 'until'? Boris Johnson will resign ___ Friday.
'By' and 'until' are both used to indicate the end point of a state or action. However, they are often confused in academic writing....
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Patrick Power
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
Can I start a sentence with 'and' or 'but'?
Your teacher probably told you not to start sentences with 'but' or 'and'. This is generally good advice. These words belong to the class...
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Patrick Power
- Feb 18, 2022
- 1 min
How to use 'besides' correctly
Students often use 'besides' at the beginning of a sentence in place of more formal expressions such as 'in addition to' or 'moreover'....
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