Grammar
Into vs. in to
"Into" and "in to" are simple little words, but they’re often misused. We have some easy tricks and examples to help you keep your grammar on track.
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Grammar
Seeing double - words with weird plural spellings
The English language gives us some delightful little treats in the form of irregular plurals. These words with weird plural spellings should tickle your senses.
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Why it's okay to use "they" as a singular pronoun
Old-fashioned grammarians might hold onto the edict that “their” isn’t appropriate, but we’re here to tell you that it’s A-OK to use “their” anytime you need a gender-neutral pronoun.
Slang
8 words Americans pronounce differently than other English speakers
You might get confused on your travels if you hear any of these words that Americans pronounce differently from other English speakers.
Grammar
Lay vs. Lie
Why are lay and lie confusing? They're so similar but are used in different ways. Let's learn the rules of lay and lie.
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Silly punctuation marks you should start using
If semicolons sound adventurous, then have we got a treat for you. We can almost guarantee you’ve never seen these wild punctuation marks in your favorite novels.
Grammar
5 nouns you didn’t realize were also verbs
Words in the English language never seem to stay in their lane. Here are five nouns that adopted their new verb status before the days of viral social media posts.
Slang
13 words to use for your next savage comeback
Confuse and conquer your foes with your linguistic wit. Here are some words for you to keep on the tip of your tongue the next time you’re caught in conflict.
Slang
7 crutch words to cleanse from your speech
Like, crutch words are cluttering up your vocabulary. Honestly you should work to cut out these annoying words. Literally.
Grammar
Insure or ensure?
Many people don’t know there’s any difference between ensure and insure. They do have different meanings, but if you’ve been using them interchangeably, are you wrong?
Slang
Victorian slang that will make you say, "What?"
Victorian slang is a gold mine of witty words and snappy comebacks. Learn a few new terms and incorporate them into your vocabulary.
History
8 animal names and their real meanings
Sure you know A is for Aardvark and Z is for Zebra, but have you ever thought about how some animals got their names?