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The rules of grammar can be confusing, but not after watching this video. This video explains the difference between a subject and an object: one d...
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This video clears up the confusion between then and than once and for all. It explains when to use each one (one for time, one for comparison) and...
This video explains the difference between affect and effect and provide tips for remembering which is which and when to use each one. If you suffe...
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This video defines pronouns—those little words that are in pretty much every sentence we say or write. There are a lot of them, and they make sentences much smoother, so we sound like real humans and not confused aliens. Check out this video for some facts about pronouns, the unsung heroes of all sentences.
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This video defines idioms and explains how to use these nonsense phrases to communicate a point—even though they mean something totally different from how they sound. With this video, understanding idioms is a piece of cake.
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What’s the difference between its and it’s (spoiler alert: it’s more than just an apostrophe). This video covers the use of both of these words and how to figure out when to use which. Plus, as a bonus, it covers the difference between who’s and whose—two grammar concepts for the price of one.
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This video explains the difference between good and well—and, more importantly, when to use each one.
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