A number of people tend to get confused about when to use “as of late” and “lately,” leading them to think that these two phrases can be used interchangeably. We can surely avoid these errors if we know the right way to use the expressions “lately” and “as of late” as well as how to …
Grammar
Having good comma skills show how attentive to details we are. It goes to show that we care a lot about how we communicate through writing. One comma-related concern that has come up these days is its usage together with the word “via,” particularly right before it. Luckily, that’s what we are going to talk …
It is a fact that commas are one of the trickiest punctuation marks to use. Pair it with another word, and things get more complicated. These days, people are so curious that they ask under what circumstances a comma should come before the word “yesterday,” an adverb of time. Because of that, this post aims …
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 …
Using punctuation marks like commas can be a piece of cake for some, but it can also be really challenging for others. This task becomes way more complex and confusing when we talk about addresses. These days, many people are baffled about how to use a comma after a city and state correctly. So, where …
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 …
Using any punctuation mark must be done with extra care. That is, overusing or underusing such a tool can make or break written outputs. One of the trickiest combinations of punctuation marks is the use of exclamation points and commas together. Whether we should use a comma after a punctuation mark is a question worth …
Some common English words and phrases only make sense after you study their origin. On the other hand, language also changes over time and words often don’t carry their original meaning. You don’t need to read Nietzsche to stare into the abyss, after all. The best approach is simply to understand how people today use …