Grammar

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.

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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?