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English Grammar Mistakes - English Freestyle

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in a hurry or in hurry


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It is correct to say "in a hurry" which means that someone is acting quickly or urgently. It is grammatically incorrect to say "in hurry." "In" is a preposition. It needs an object to connect with. … [Read more...] about in a hurry or in hurry


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used more or more used


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"Used more" refers to an increased amount of usage of something. "More used" refers to something that is more frequently or commonly used. … [Read more...] about used more or more used


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in an effort to or in effort to


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The correct phrase to use is "in an effort to." "Effort" is a singular noun, so it should be preceded by "an" which is the indefinite article for singular nouns starting with vowels. It is grammatically incorrect to say, "in an effort to." … [Read more...] about in an effort to or in effort to