Jisoo Yoon

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Contacting Professors at a U.S. University

If you’re in a small class of less than 30 people, feel free to approach your professor directly before or after class to ask them a question, and use that as a starting point to introduce yourself and get them to remember you.
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Peak vs. Peek: Which is Which?

The main difference is that peak is a noun referring to the highest point of something, while peek is a noun or verb referring to the act of sneaking a quick look at something, usually in secret.
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Rows vs. Columns: Which is Which?

The main difference is that rows are arranged horizontally (left to right), while columns are arranged vertically (top to bottom).
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Inquire vs. Enquire: Which is Correct?

Both incquire and enquire mean "to question or seek information about". Inquire is dominant in American English. In British English, however, both words are used.
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Capitol vs. Capital: Which is Correct?

The word capitol is used to refer to a building or group of buildings in which government functions are carried out. Capital, on the other hand, has a much broader usage: it can be used to mean "chief in importance" when describing anything with a large influence.
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Is It "High School" or "Highschool"?

Highschool is a misspelling of high school. If you're confused whether or not to put a space between "high" and "school", you're not alone. This is a commonly misspelled term.
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Hear vs. Here: Which is Which?

"Here" is an adverb that denotes a specific location or place. "Hear," on the other hand, is a verb that relates to the sense of sound.
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Is it "People" or "Peoples"?

Both people and peoples can be correct, depending on the context. "People" is the plural form of the noun "person." "Peoples" is also a plural form, but it is less commonly used.
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Followup, Follow-up, Follow Up: Which is Correct?

"Follow up" is the verb form, indicating the act of pursuing, revisiting, or continuing something that was previously initiated or discussed. "Follow-up" is the hyphenated form, which serves as both a noun and an adjective.