Sophia Merton

Sophia Merton

Sophia Merton is one of the lead freelance writers for WritingTips.org. Sophia received her BA from Vassar College. She is passionate about reading, writing, and the written word. Her goal is to help everyone, whether native English speaker or not, learn how to write and speak with perfect English.

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Sophia Merton

'Tooths' or 'Teeth': What is the Plural of 'Tooth'?

While many English words are easy to make plural, ‘tooth’ is not one of them.…

'In' or 'Within': What's the Difference?

Have you ever wondered whether 'in' or 'within' is more appropriate for a specific sentence?…

Couple or Few or Some or Several or Many?

The English language has a number of different words to describe quantities without specifying a…

‘Nosebleed Seats’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'nosebleed seats' and wondered what it meant? This article…

‘Pie in the Sky’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Have you heard the expression ‘pie in the sky’ and are wondering what it means?…

'Jurist' vs. 'Juror': What's the Difference?

When comparing the words ‘jurist’ vs ‘juror,’ it’s easy to confuse the two because they…

‘Sic Transit Gloria Mundi’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

This article will go over the definition, meaning, origin, examples, and more of the phrase…

'Soft Spoken' Definition: What Does It Mean?

Some figures of speech and idioms like ‘leave the door open’ or ‘canary in a…

'Nighttime' or 'Night Time': Which is Correct?

When describing the dark hours that occur every evening, is ‘nighttime’ or ‘night time’ correct?…

How to Write a Formal Email

It can be daunting to write professional emails when you're used to sending casual messages,…

How to Write a Follow-Up Email After an Interview

After you’ve interviewed for a job, writing an email to follow up can show the…

How to End an Email (Sign Off Examples)

Whether you have your own business, work for a company, or are searching for a…
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