The flexibility of language as a communication device allows humans to convey information either colloquially or formally. While colloquialism emanates a tone of friendliness, formalistic speech entails more objectivity, logic, and conviction. Hence, the formal language is preferable for record-keeping, such as in historical texts, as well as in pedagogical practices. Let’s take a closer …
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Human thought is sometimes represented by expressions that are obscure and vague. The attempt to use precise and accurate language in texts, especially in technical documents, may reinforce some counterproductive effects. One way to address the uncertainty in the written language is by adding non-lexical symbols, such as commas, to assist in the disambiguation process. …
Do you sometimes feel intimidated by words not typically used in everyday speech? And, have you come to a point wherein you doubted whether a word indeed exists in the world of languages or only in your head? If you answered “yes” to both questions, then you’re living proof that language apparently is a living …
Time plays a salient role in human conversations which means time-related expressions are equally-vital in the process. One of the most functionally used words relevant to time in the English corpora is the adverb of frequency “often.” Besides, punctuation marks such as commas also facilitate the disambiguation of thought representations in the written language, and …
For native and non-native English users alike, some expressions could get trickier to use. This is especially true with prepositions since they may sometimes have multiple meanings. The preposition with generally functions as an agentive or instrumental indicator for results and end-products. Adding which, a pronoun, after with creates a slightly more complex denotation which …
Efficacious communication is tantamount to the meticulous analysis of the subtlest linguistic nuances. These nuances may be found in word meaning, pronunciation, sentence structure, and as well as in non-lexical symbols. Punctuation marks, such as commas, are non-lexical signs whose principal role is to facilitate reading, either silently or vocally. Symbols of punctuation serve as …
Previous studies have found that the negation of ideas is a more complex process than affirmation. With that being said, it may lead to false retention of information in worst-case scenarios. When information is falsely associated with, counter-productive effects may occur, especially in more serious cases such as legally-related ones. In the crowded community of …
Do you know what Latin abbreviations such as “i.e.”, “et al.”, and “e.g.”, stand for? And, have you been punctuating them properly? If so, then that means you’re saving grammar pedants from having either a stroke or cardiac arrest. So, whether you’re mentally reading e.g. as “exempli gratia” or simply as “egg sample”, as most …
Imagine a world where punctuations and cohesive devices do not exist. It must be quite easy to pass our grammar-based assessments with flying colors. However, it must also mean that written texts will be crowded, monotonous, and nonetheless illogical. Therefore, it is needless to say that non-lexical symbols or punctuation marks, altogether with cohesive devices …