Carly Forsaith

Carly Forsaith is one of the lead freelance writers for WritingTips.org. Carly is a copywriter who has been writing about the English language for over 3 years. Before that, she was a teacher in Thailand, helping people learn English as a second language. She is a total grammar nerd and spends her time spotting language errors on signs and on the internet.

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Carly Forsaith

83 Ways to Say 'Goodbye'

Want to say goodbye but tired of saying the actual word 'goodbye'? I don't blame…

Complements: What Are Complements? Definition and Types (Examples)

You see complements all the time in English sentences, but do you know what they…

Indirect Objects: What Are Indirect Objects? Definition and Examples

Are you wondering what indirect objects are? An important part of the English language, indirect…

Language Register in English Writing: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Language register is something you use every day in speaking, writing, and sign language, even…

How to Sound Polite: Clever Words and Phrases

If you want to sound polite when speaking English, you’ve come to the right place.…

What is 'Portmanteau'? Meaning, Definition, Examples

The term 'portmanteau' can have several meanings, but there's a particular one we're interested in,…

Do You Need a Comma Before 'But'?

Are you wondering whether or not to use a comma before ‘but’? If so, look…

Direct Objects: What is a Direct Object? Definition and Examples

'Direct objects' is a term you'll often hear in grammar circles. But what are they?…

Is It 'A' or 'An'? A List of 35 Special Words

If you’re confused about when you should use ‘a’ or ‘an’, you’re not alone. There…

Thorn Letter: The Forgotten Old-English Letter

Have you ever heard of the thorn letter? It was a legitimate letter of the…

Yes/No Questions: What Are Closed Questions? Definition and Examples

Have you ever wondered what a closed question is? This article will teach you everything…

Is 'Sir' Capitalized?

Are you wondering, "Is 'sir' capitalized?" And if so, when? Look no further; in this…
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