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 …
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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 …
Commonly misheard sayings are nothing new to the English language. In fact, it happens so often that there’s even a word, Mondegreen, that describes the phenomenon of mishearing song lyrics and popular phrases. Although we aren’t going to get into song lyrics, today’s commonly misheard phrase does relate to music. Is it “playing by …
Recently, people have been wondering when exactly a comma comes after the word “eventually” – an adverb of time. In reality, achieving flawless punctuation skills requires a decent amount of practice and time; it is not something we get to learn overnight. Hence, taking things one step at a time is crucial. In today’s post, …
In the beginning, there was the word. What word, you might ask? And is this a biblical word, like when you tell someone to turn the other cheek? In fact, the word in this case is “allude,” and that opening sentence is an example of allusion, a type of reference to other texts or situations. …