I’ve always had an issue with split infinitives. That is, I often catch myself using them in my writing. My publisher at a newsletter company I worked at ten years ago would always point them out. I ...

One of the most significant shifts is the acceptance of they as a singular pronoun. It replaces clunky constructions like he or she and is both grammatically sound and inclusive. Think: “Each person ...

When it comes to the English language, I'm not an anything-goes kind of guy. If I were, I wouldn't have written a book called How to Not Write Bad: The Most Common Writing Errors and the Best Ways to ...

Mastering English grammar is crucial for clear communication. Common errors among new speakers often follow predictable patterns. Key rules include using only one subject per sentence, employing ...

Linguists are always taken aback by the overwhelmingly negative and sometimes virulently expressed reaction they get when stating something that every linguist believes (and linguists do not agree on ...

Q: hi. i was wondering if u need any help this summer. i am a studant at [a local prestigious university] and have really strong skills in computers social media marketing etc. i am a hard worker & ...

Grammar is important. Its very helpful. Problem? For whatever reason, criticizing grammar has become a legitimate argumentative strategy. It’s ridiculous. Let’s take the most salient, and for some the ...

Despite what you might have seen in the movies, you don’t actually need to worry about the living dead, that is unless you’re trying to write well. According to Geoffrey Pullum, a linguistics ...

Though some might treat grammar as dead serious business, that's not a particularly fun way to learn it. Brush up on your grammar skills with these light-hearted but educational resources. Photo by ...

EUGENE, Ore. -- (May 13, 2013) -- Your brain often works on autopilot when it comes to grammar. That theory has been around for years, but University of Oregon neuroscientists have captured elusive ...