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12 football terms you need to know for the return of the NFL
Before you break out your pom-poms and beer, here’s a refresher on some football terms to master by kickoff of the new NFL season.
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5 books to read if you love grammar
If your idea of a riveting good debate is on the subject of the Oxford comma, then you’ll love diving into these books that unpack grammar and language in creative ways.
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9 grammar memes that will give you a good laugh today
Here are nine hilarious grammar memes that you'll want to share today.
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9 common terms we got from pop songs
Here’s just a few words and phrases you use on the regular that stem from some well-known pop songs.
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10 contronyms you use every day
Did you know there’s a name for words that have opposite meanings? They’re called contronyms, and chances are you use them more often than you think.
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9 slang terms you need to stop saying
Slang words can help you connect with others if you’re aware of their context, but some popular terms are best left out of your vocabulary.
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6 seasonal phrases for fall
The next time you want to describe autumn as your favorite season, try to work one of these fall favorites into the conversation.
Grammar
The curious case of the dangling modifier
What is a dangling modifier? Good writers will check for dangling modifiers and clear up any confusion in their writing.
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10 words you need to know for back-to-school
Scroll through this vocabulary list of back-to-school words, and you’ll be able to kick off the school year by impressing your instructors with your lexicon (vocabulary).
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7 words that were invented in the age of smartphones
These seven words were invented to accommodate for phenomena that didn’t exist before the age of smartphones that we now live in.
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Why do we drive on the parkway but park in a driveway?
One of the conundrums of the English language, parkway and driveway are examples of words that don’t quite make sense, but we understand and use them all the same.
Grammar
What is an idiom?
Idioms are an example of figurative language, and while they add a lot of color to conversation or writing, they can often be difficult to understand if you’re not familiar with the language.