English

Variety is the spice of life. Have you ever tried to read an article where the writer kept using the same word over and over and over again? It can be so mind-numbing that you just lose focus and drift off into subspace. This is why any writer worth their salt can say the same …

There are a lot of expressions in English that mean something different from what they appear to mean. You wouldn’t be able to look at the words and identify the meaning. Even in context, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out the exact meaning of many idioms. The good news about “tell-tale sign” is …

  What does it mean when someone says “Oh My Lanta”? A manta is a type of fish or, in Spanish-speaking parts of the world, a type of woven wrap similar to a poncho. If you’re speaking casually, you might say “wanta” instead of “want to.” Andan “anta” is an architectural term referring to an …

Every time I analyze language, I am awestruck by the magnificent depth and breadth to be found on display. On the one hand, language has a fascinating history. Old cultures affect new ones, shaping their words and passing on countless expressions. As a mutt language, English is proof of how ancient cultures can influence how …

Hey, there! It’s so great to see you at Linguaholic! Thank you for taking a few clicks and scrolls to be on our humble page. You must have been wondering when to punctuate “hence” with an after-comma that’s why you’re here. Well, worry no more because we’ve got you covered. Hope this post helps you …

Ask a random person about whether a comma should come before an ampersand and you’d end up getting a sigh in return. The point is…why would you even ask a random person in the first place? Alright, kidding aside, I’ve tried to cover this topic as comprehensively as I could, so you’ve come to the …

Some things about language are more accepted than others. For example, very few people will argue about the origin of the word “Bible.” It’s clear! Expressions and idioms, though, are a different ball game. In part because they’re unusual, and in part because the once-common words they used are now vanished, figuring out the origin …

There are different types of verbs. Transitive verbs take a direct object. For instance, you say, “I read the book” and “they saw the game.” On the other hand, intransitive verbs need no direct object. This is why you can say “I jumped” or “they ran,” and you would have a complete sentence consisting of …

Deciding on whether to place commas in sentences can be a thorny and gruesome path to take. And, it is safe to assume that everyone has come to this conflicting point at least once in their lifetime, natives and non-natives alike. So why don’t we try to disentangle the web of guiding principles on comma …