Grammar Are "toward" & "towards" really interchangeable? Similar to their grammarian brethren of backward, frontward, upward, downward, or any other directional prepositions, whether you decide to include the suffix of “s” on toward, you will be correct in either case. But why?
Grammar Do you know all 8 parts of speech in English? Grade school grammar lessons drill the parts of speech into students’ brains, but once you’re out of the classroom it can be hard to remember all the details. We’re going to break down the eight parts of speech and how you use them.
Grammar Foreign words that we use daily You may not be able to carry on a conversation in French, or Italian, but let’s take a look at some of the foreign words and their meanings that you probably use everyday.
Grammar Is "I Wish I Were" Or "I Wish I Was" Correct? You have a wish. But to express that wish, should you say “I wish I were” or “I wish I was”?
Grammar Why Do Brits Use ‘Ou’ and Americans Just Use ‘O’ in Words? While English is an official language of dozens of countries, regional differences in slang, word use, vocabulary, pronunciation and even spelling highlight the differences of English globally.
Grammar 14 common words that have multiple meanings Let’s talk about those words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have multiple meanings. These words are called homonyms.
Grammar Is "with regard" or "with regards" correct? “With regard” and “with regards” have very different meanings and how you use them varies. Let’s take a look at the differences.
Grammar 10 facts about the English language that will surprise you Do you think you’re an expert on the English language? You might not need to use spellcheck, but we bet we can surprise you with some details about the English language.
Grammar What exactly is a preposition? The secret to understanding prepositions is in the word itself. Preposition: they indicate the position of something or someone, relative to something else.
Grammar When is it appropriate to use exclamation points? The better question than when TO use an exclamation point might be when NOT to use this punctuation mark.
Grammar 5 obscure grammar rules you didn’t know existed English grammar is commonly known as one of the harder systems to learn. With strange, archaic rules as well as numerous exceptions to those rules, it makes sense that people tend to ignore the more obscure ones and focus on the day-to-day rules that make regular communication easier.
Grammar When should you use among or amongst? Two words, with two letters difference: among and amongst. But is there really a difference between them?
Grammar When should you use semicolons? Semicolons are one of the most misunderstood and under-utilized weapons in our grammar arsenal.
Grammar 10 most confusing grammar rules Listed below are ten confusing English grammar rules that you may have trouble with. Study, and you may find yourself doing better on your next essay.
Grammar It's time you knew the difference between "famous" and "infamous" "Famous" and "infamous" are two words that can cause a lot of confusion and lead to problems in writing and talking.
Grammar Chicago? AP? Why are there so many different style guides? Have you ever wondered while writing how to capitalize that book title, or how to write an address, or when to spell out a number?
Grammar To em dash or not to em dash? So you know how to use commas, apostrophes, quotation and exclamation marks. Let’s talk about some graduate level punctuation — the em dash.
Grammar Do commas even have rules? Commas are one of the most commonly used punctuation tools. Sadly, they are also one of the most misused.
Grammar Seriously, when do you actually use “whom”? In the English-speaking world, the who vs. whom debate is one of the greatest language conundrums. Do you know the rule?
