“I did not go” or “I did not went”?
“I did not go” is correct. “Did” is an auxiliary verb, also known as a helping verb and indicates the voice, tense, or mood of the main verb. In this case, your sentence is the simple past tense. The main verb, “go” mustRead More »“The shipping of the prototype…” or “The prototype shipping…”?
You asked which is correct: 1.”The shipping of the prototypes…” 2.”The prototype shipping…” Neither of these are complete sentences, so it is difficult to know exactly what you are trying to say. No matter what, it is important that the grammarRead More »Using Prepositions
Prepositions join words together. They connect a noun or pronoun with an adjective or verb. Difficulty with prepositions stems from trying to figure out which one you should use. Below is a table of some of the most frequently usedRead More »Affect vs. Effect
What is the difference between affect and effect? Most of the time affect is a verb and effect is a noun. Affect means to influence or change and effect means the result of change. Quick Tip: If you need toRead More »Me vs. I
How can I identify when to use “I” vs. when to use “me” in my writing? Using Me: Me is an object pronoun. It refers to the person the action is being done to. Example: Please allow Robert and meRead More »Semicolons and Commas
When is it appropriate to use a semicolon and when should I use a comma? This is something I struggle with in both my personal and professional writing. When two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction (for, and,Read More »Present and Past Tenses
My manager brought it to my attention that I often incorrectly switch between past and present tense in my reports. How can I correct this error in my writing? Incorrect verb tense is a common error in professional writing. Unfortunately,Read More »Is it correct to say “Take myself for example”?
Thank you for your question! To be grammatically correct, change “take myself for example” to “take me for example.” Myself is a reflexive pronoun. Reflexive pronouns are used when referring to the subject again. They can never be the subjectRead More »I have just been promoted in my company, and my boss is now asking me to lead weekly presentations. How can I make an effective PowerPoint?
Congratulations on your promotion! Including a PowerPoint is a great resource to any presentation. However, it is important that your slides include the right amount of information and images. Here are some quick tips: Limit the words on each slide.Read More »My colleagues complain that my emails are too wordy. How can I make my emails clear and concise?
Wordy emails can be frustrating for the recipient because he or she has to spend time determining which parts of the email are crucial and which are simply just extra, unnecessary information. If your colleague has expressed concern to you,Read More »My boss writes long emails. How long should an email actually be?
Follow the 30-second rule. It should take your reader 30 seconds or less to get the point of your email. You should include the main details of what you want to convey without getting swept away with filler information thatRead More »
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