Hello Maha, Happy to make your acquaintance. I'm a professional writer and editor at a university and a native English speaker. Our department has many foreign faculty members and students who need help writing grants, papers for peer-reviewed

It depends on the situation. For example: "I didn't see her at the party ." Or: "I didn't see her yesterday ." This usage is for a specific time or place in the past. Or: "I haven't seen her in a week

Grammar books are simply not designed for writing papers. You are on the wrong track. If you do not like the Chicago manual, my lesser-known A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Kate Turabian) has plenty about

What is the best grammar book for a university student in Canada? I would like one that covers a wide range of examples and usages. A strong focus on punctuation would be very helpful since most of the time I have a question about the

Trying to describe a person who is easily offended by incorrect usage and is quick to point out mistakes...please don't say a High School English teacher, but you know the type. Also looking for something as simple as a person who is an expert

hi ashshamer. ı havent heard this word in this usage. ma y be u can say background u should say ' ı'd like to tell about my background.' or give some information or like that anyway ı m late for school now.:) ı have to go if ı find

Hi, she told me " i met professor shah at _ University". which article is applicable before "University" here? and why? options are 1)a Some particular university that has not yet been mentioned in the

They are both wrong. Use these: in regard to , with regard to or as regards . In addition, the University of Victoria Writer's Guide adds this warning: ' ...Better still, avoid altogether of business-ese and jargon'

What is your favourite Grammar Book? I'm pleased you like my explanation! Thank you for that. I don't really have a favourite grammar book - and I haven't read a grammar book for about 30 years anyway. I think for basic elementary

Mr. Clive, So one last question about irregular verb 'bursted' My dad's friend turned and bursted into laughter. Is appropriate too? I should've paid attention in grade school!