Oof, it’s been a rough week for some of us. But you know what will make everything instantly better? Some tremendous linguistic life hacks. This time around, we are tackling commas in relation to one of the greatest essay sentence starters: “typically”. Unique yet easy to understand, you’ve probably found yourself using “typically” at the …
Comma
Welcome, dear Linguaholic! Today, we will discuss the good and bad results of our actions toward others. Oops, sorry that’s “karma.” What I meant was the one without the r-sound in the middle, “comma.” Commas are notorious for savagely annoying many students and office workers alike, not to mention natives and non-native English users. Ambiguous …
This guide will help you become more comfortable using commas in everyday life. Commas are arguably the most underrated grammatical tool in writing. Let’s dive into the many ways in which “of course” can be used in relation to commas. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you! Is a comma necessary after …
Figuring out when to put a comma before “and” in a list can be confusing. If you have looked at various sentences that contain lists, you have probably seen that sometimes there is a comma before “and” and sometimes there is not. Worse, if you have tried to figure out when you do or don’t …
In this article, we will analyze when, if ever, it is grammatically correct to use a comma before country names. It can be tricky to introduce commas into a sentence following the appropriate sequence, especially in relation to addresses that include separate sections. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include …
The hustles and bustles of everyday life are demanding enough to make us ignore some of the littlest things that actually matter. I’m referring to the speck-of-dust symbols in the world of writing, the commas. Let’s try to have a grasp of its appropriate usage before another minute sentence element, the Latin abbreviation “etc.” …
In this article, we will analyze whether or not it is appropriate to use a comma after “Congratulations”. A variety of common grammatical mistakes are made concerning this phrase; congratulatory phrases are probably the most misunderstood in regards to correct punctuation. Our goal is to help you discover the best way to include congratulatory phrases …
Most writers consider commas the quintessential grammatical tool to elevate sentence structuring. Unfortunately, commas are also one of the most difficult instruments to master, which is why we have put together this comprehensive guide. In this article, we’ll analyze whether or not it is appropriate to use a comma before ‘by’. Let’s get into it! …
In order to know whether we’ve written an effective text, we can check its logical coherence, readability, and rhythm. But, how can we achieve this? Taking a closer look at some of the subtlest grammatical elements such as punctuation marks and transition words will make a difference. So, we’ve customized a post covering these grammatical …