It’s, a bit, annoying, when people, put unnecessary commas, in sentences. Let’s eat Tracy! Commas are generally used to signal the reader in taking quick breaks to breathe before proceeding to the next part of the sentence. While commas are essential in separating word series, phrases, or clauses, their unnecessary usage makes sentences awkward and …
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On the surface, humans are polite. We say please, thank you, and ask about people’s weekends with an alarming degree of interest. But underneath that shiny layer of etiquette? A whole arsenal of phrases that sound friendly but hit like a truck. Welcome to the world of weaponized niceness—those little linguistic landmines that seem harmless, …
English spelling is a menace. A beautiful, rule-breaking, logic-defying menace. And no matter how many degrees you’ve got hanging on your wall—or how many Grammarly plugins you’ve installed—there are still words that will trip you up faster than a Lego in the dark. These are the traitors. The deceptively innocent-looking words you’ve probably typed a …
If ‘whom’ were a person, it’d be the one at a dinner party correcting everyone’s grammar and quoting Shakespeare before dessert. It sounds formal, stiff, and maybe a little smug — but for some reason, it’s still hanging around in our emails and official letters. Most people avoid it. Some people use it to sound …
Imagine writing an entire novel without using the letter ‘E.’ Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s exactly what Ernest Vincent Wright set out to do in his 1939 masterpiece, Gadsby. This isn’t just a simple stunt—it’s a mind-boggling linguistic feat that leaves readers and writers alike scratching their heads in admiration (or disbelief!). Today, we will …
Just when you thought English couldn’t get any more fun, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has decided to throw a few curveballs into the mix. This latest update brings words that are guaranteed to leave you smiling, scratching your head, or maybe both. These aren’t just any words—they’ve got personality, and they’re ready to take …
Ever feel like punctuation marks have their own personalities? Each one seems to have a distinct style—some are straightforward and steady, while others are bold and like to make a statement. If the semicolon is the punctuation world’s calm, enigmatic type, then the colon is the drama queen, always arriving with fanfare to introduce something …
In today’s professional world, emails are more than just a way to communicate—they reflect your professionalism and attention to detail. Whether you’re coordinating with colleagues, communicating with clients, or following up on important tasks, the way you craft your emails can significantly impact how your message is received. However, despite the frequent use of emails …
Ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation and realized you’re sprinkling the word “like” everywhere, as if you’re seasoning a salad? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself saying “literally” when nothing literal is happening at all? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Filler words are like the comfy sweatpants of speech: they feel good to use, …