- Capital can be a noun or an adjective. Capital can refer to uppercase letters, accumulated wealth, or the city that serves as the seat of a country’s or state’s government.
- A capitol is a building in which the legislative body of government meets.
- In the United States, the Capitol is a building in Washington in which the US Congress meets.
- Capitol Hill is a metonym for the US Congress, but also a neighborhood in Washington DC.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Capital vs. Capitol
Monday, October 20, 2014
These Books Will Help You Truly Relax on Vacation
“An adventure awaits,” “an escape from the ordinary”— travel ads often promise journeyers a chance to leave the ennui of their normal lives. But did you know that you don’t have to board a plane reach an exotic, remote location? In escapist literature, writers create a rich, absorbing environment for their characters. Readers live vicariously in a captivating alternative reality. While the characters in the novel run for their lives or fall head over heels in love, the readers unwind and enjoy the experience from the safety of the real world.
Friday, October 17, 2014
What Novel Are You? The Quiz
If you were a novel written during a special month, what novel would you be? Take this quiz and find out which classic novel corresponds with your personality!
In the quiz, you will be presented with multiple-choice questions. There are no right or wrong answers. Just choose the answer that most closely matches how you feel or what you think. Have fun!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
“Are You the Jedi Master or the Sith Lord of Your Office?” Quiz
There is a light and dark side to the balance of office life. Which way do you lean? Find out whether you’re an Office Jedi or Sith with our fun quiz!
What do you think, did we get it right? Share your reactions in the comments.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
How to Write Nowhere, Somewhere, and Anywhere?
There’s only one way to write nowhere, somewhere, and anywhere, and that is as one word. If you write them as no where, some where, and any where, you’re making a mistake.
More Examples
Monday, October 13, 2014
How to Stay Focused on All Your Tasks
We’ve all found ourselves distracted from things we should be doing. A 2014 study found that a whopping 87 percent of high school and college students are self-professed procrastinators. Odds are good that you’ve found yourself distracted when you know you should be focused on a task. Is there a cure? Let’s take a look at how to avoid the pitfalls of common distractions.
When the Internet Interferes with Your Productivity
Distractions are everywhere, and the Internet doesn’t help.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
3 Cool Ways English Evolved in 2015
It’s hard to keep up with a language evolving as fast as English. Before you know it, a new turn of phrase has come and gone before you can say selfie. That’s so passé. Do try to keep up. Let’s have a look at some trends from 2015.
1 Portmanteaus, or word mashups
It’s been climbing the charts for a few years now, but in 2015, the portmanteau officially arrived. Portmanteaus are nothing new, but lately they’re “spiviralling” out of control.