One of the most grueling decisions to make in writing is related to punctuations, especially commas. Although word choice and sentence construction are already devious trickeries, comma-decisions may further crucify native and non-native writers alike. What else complicates writing? Adverbs, of course. Especially those with multiple personalities. This post’s goal is to address comma-related decisions …
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Learning when and how to use punctuation marks does not sound enticing, let alone knowing when to place a few of them together in place together. Today, we’ll understand in detail what brackets are and when to use a comma before them in sentences. Let’s begin with an overview. Correctly using a comma before …
The English language can be an abundant source of grammar pet peeves that some users thought they were correct all along. These grammar bits and pieces can be mind-boggling yet enslaving at times. So, we’ve listed the world’s most favorite grammar irritants just for you. Thumbs up, thumbs up! That’s what we take this time …
People use a lot of expressions all the time, but they get confused about whether they are saying things the right way or not. Two of the most grammatically-baffling phrases to date are “this is she” and “this is her” – wherein both may or may not sound right to the native ears. If you’re …
Today, we’ll tackle the guidelines for placing a comma before “through” – a word that comes with multiple faces. Let’s get right into it. When does a comma come before “through”? A comma comes before “through” when it is used to introduce a piece of parenthetical information midsentence or when “through” is used after …
Adjectives are words that describe things, and mastering them can really level up your writing skills. However, it’s important to know when and how to use adjectives. Don’t believe me? Consider the choice between freer vs more free. Today we’ll take a look at one adjective in particular: the word “frail.” How do you …
Although “scenic spots” and “scenery spots” both seem harmless and understandable on the surface, most native speakers find one of these two unnatural. The words “scenic” and “scenery” are both related to “scenes,” or more precisely, “views.” However, the former is an adjective and the latter is a noun. Apart from that, there are other …
While most people are confident enough in using “has had” or “have had” in a sentence, using “had had” is a whole different story. Well, we can’t blame anyone for this because, in the first place, the grammatical rules behind “had had” are certainly not for beginners. Today, we won’t only find out what “had …