When Adverbs Go Bad Some people like to over-complicate things. They don’t subscribe to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” idiom. They have the unique ability to take even the simplest, most straightforward task or idea – and then surround it with unnecessary concerns. Some writers operate in the same way. They feel the […]
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English Grammar: Nouns, an Insight
We assume that anything that exists can be named. These names are called nouns. Nouns can be either common nouns, which are general and non-specific, or proper nouns, which are specific. Both types of nouns can be people, places, things, or ideas. For example, the following are examples of common nouns: People: Man, Woman, Detective, Chef […]
Whitesmoke Grammar Checker Review
A grammar checker’s main function is to check for errors in syntax, spelling, and grammar. WhiteSmoke’s grammar checker is simple to use, with a friendly interface. Simplicity is key in such a software, since it is there to aid those who are in need of help to begin with. WhiteSmoke’s algorithm isn’t perfect, but then […]
Reading Between the Lines: Hyphens and Dashes
Punctuation is important. It may not come into play in spoken English, but the ability to use it correctly is one of the telltale signs of a skilled writer. Punctuation improves readability, helps emphasize specific points, and improves organization. It makes the page come alive, in a way. Hyphens and dashes are among the most […]
How to Come Away With the Most from a Lecture
There is more to being a good student than getting good grades. A lot of students, especially in college, are finding that they never learned how to listen to a lecture properly and effectively. Whatever university you choose to attend, whatever side you fall on of the public vs private school education debate, you will inevitably […]
The Joy of Text
Lol This Post is Totes Cray Cray, JK It’s been said that texting is killing the English language, and that this new and improved generation of smartphone-carrying, screen-swiping, touch-typing kids is hastening the downfall of the written word. It’s very easy to sit back and blame technological advances for the many shortcomings of modern man, […]
Grammar Checkers and How They Might Help You
Bad Writing Can Have the Wrong Effect When writing a company report or a college paper you don’t want to get caught making an embarrassing grammatical mistake that could have been avoided. There are numerous reasons why you might benefit from English grammar software which will catch most of your errors before sending off your document. […]
Common Grammar Mistakes to Avoid
If you’re a writer or you’re simply communicating with someone on a formal basis, it’s important that you avoid at all costs the most common yet critical grammar mistakes. Bad grammar can be distracting and makes your writing appear sloppy. Spelling and Grammar Mistakes How to Avoid Them Misusing the Apostrophe Apostrophes are used in […]
Then vs Than – Common Mistakes in English
Then and than are used very regularly by anyone who speaks English, and they are among the most frequently used words in the English language. However, there are many who incorrectly use these words, causing confusion and misunderstanding. Sentence structure is important, as is correct word usage, so I will attempt to clear the air […]
Abbreviations, Hate Em’ Love Em’ Use Em’
Don’t Hate, Abbreviate! The English language is an incredibly interesting language. While it’s certainly based in Latin in many ways, by now the language has borrowed so many words from so many different languages that it only bears the most basic similarity to the Latin it once came from. The old joke about English is […]