Category: Grammar
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Are Split Infinitives Grammatically Correct?
Is it really okay to intentionally split an infinitive? That all depends on how you feel after reading the previous sentence.
Hyphens, En Dashes, Em Dashes — And How to Use Them
Hyphens, en dashes, em dashes — oh my! Let’s get the three versions of the dash straight once and for all.
This Word Makes You a Very Lazy Writer
We’ve all used this word when we think, when we speak and when we write. It’s very easy to do. See? I just used it. Didn’t catch it? Let’s try this again. It’s not an…
The Oxford Comma: Should It Stay or Should It Go?
Should the Oxford comma be or not be? Rather than grabbing your red pens and pitchforks, it’s time to look at both sides of the argument to really decide if that serial comma should stay or go.
How To Use “Myself” In A Sentence
I’m keeping my promise to a dear friend of mine by writing this blog post. There’s a grammatical error bug going around her office—and it’s contagious. Her career is decades-strong across all forms of communications,…
Credit: wickershamsconscience.wordpress.com Good vs. Well: The Debate Settled
Has this happened to you? Someone asks, “How are you?” Unless you truly know this someone and want to delve into your deepest angst, you reply, “I’m good. And you?” This someone clears their throat,…
7 Words You’re Overusing In Your Writing
Some words need to go. I’m not talking about overusing trending words like “twerk” and “selfie.” That, in itself, could be a future blog post. I’m referring to common words that have been in the…