I don’t mind where we stay as long as it’s not too far from the venue.
Neither the gym nor the pool was open this morning.
We can take a taxi into town, or there’s a bus that goes every 10 minutes.
She said that we can catch a bus into town from the stop outside the hotel.
Either we can take a taxi or we can walk.
Do you want to fly or drive?
Rather than fly, why don’t we drive?
I’d rather fly than drive.
TipQuillBot’s free Grammar Checker will instantly show you the correct punctuation to use with conjunctions (e.g., whether to put a comma before or, but, or because).
As well as means “and also” or “in addition to.” A comma before as well as is typically optional and not required in short sentences and clauses. You can use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to help you decide if a comma is necessary.
No comma before as well as examplesThis program includes business courses as well as French and German. [After a direct object]
They sent me a replacement as well as a $50 gift card. [After an indirect object]
She is an excellent violinist as well as a competent pianist. [Connecting noun phrases after a linking verb like “be”]
We can wax as well as wash your car. [Connecting verbs]
Adding an optional comma can help the reader by breaking up a longer sentence.
Comma before as well as in longer sentences exampleThis new program includes the foundational business courses from our business program, as well as the core French and German components of our existing French and German program.NoteYou don’t put a comma before as well as when you’re making a comparison (i.e., where “well” is the adverb form of “good”).
Published on
May 26, 2025
by
Tom Challenger, BA
Revised on
December 30, 2025
Will (i.e., the simple future tense) and going to (be + going to + infinitive) are two very common future verb forms. They can often be used interchangeably, when a speaker might decide to use one rather than the other simply for variety or out of personal preference. In other contexts, they convey subtle differences in meaning that determine the choice.
In informal speech, we often use the contractions “I’ll,” “she’ll,” “they’ll,” etc. in the simple future tense.
QuillBot’s free Paraphrasing Tool can suggest alternatives to “will” and “going to” for future time references.
Will vs going to in a sentence examplesI’ll do it today then.
The term future tense can refer specifically to the use of the modal verbs “will” and “shall” to express future time (e.g., “We will start in September”) or to a wider range of future forms, including the following.
Simple future tense (aka “will” future or future simple)
Adverbs of time such as “soon,” “recently,” and “later” indicate when something happens relative to now or a time in the past or future. Adverbs like “always,” “sometimes,” and “never,” which tell us how often something happens, are usually categorized as adverbs of frequency.
Adverbs of time in a sentence examplesI’m expecting a parcel today.
Have you heard from JJ recently?
We’re just pulling into the parking lot now.
You’ll figure it out eventually.
TipUse QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to make sure you’re using adverbs appropriately in sentences.
The word between is a preposition that can indicate locations (i.e., as a preposition of place), times, and amounts, as well as relationships or involvement.
Between examples in a sentenceThere’s a drugstore between the café and the burger place.
They’re building a high-speed rail link between the two cities.
We’re closed between 12 and 1 p.m.
There’s a flat rate for shipments that weigh between 20 and 50 pounds.
The goal is to build new partnerships between the university and local businesses.
TipQuillBot’s free Grammar Checker will help you to use “between” correctly in your writing and distinguish it from in between.
Published on
May 13, 2025
by
Tom Challenger, BA
Revised on
November 19, 2025
How you ask for a letter of recommendation is important because you need to ask in a way that maximizes your chances of getting the best possible reference for your job, internship, graduate school, or scholarship application.
Ask specifically for a strong recommendation—this helps to signal that the potential recommender should decline if they feel they’ll only be able to write you a generic or weak letter.
Provide helpful context such as details of the opportunity, submission deadline, and suggestions for what to include in the letter.
Ask in a way that’s respectful and convincing without being pushy.
If you’re requesting a letter of recommendation via email, QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you to strike the right tone.
