Today’s grammar time should be short and sweet with this fairly simple rule. We will be talking about the difference between continuous and continual. Because these words sound so similar and even both refer to time, many people may not […]
For today’s Grammar Time, we’ll go over the differences between inherent, intrinsic, and innate. If you use these three words interchangeably, you’re not alone. But these words actually have some subtle differences that are worth noting. First, let’s dig into […]
Perhaps you’ve heard the song “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette. In the song, Alanis gives examples of things that are ironic, such as “rain on your wedding day,” “a no-smoking sign on your cigarette break,” and “a death row pardon two […]
Ellipses are an interesting punctuation mark, and they are easy to overuse or misuse entirely. Keep reading to learn how ellipses can be used and when they are appropriate. Using Ellipses in Formal Writing In formal writing, ellipses are used […]
This week, for Grammar Time, we’ll discuss another member of the dash family: the en dash. You can click here to read our recent post about using an em dash. When Should We Use En Dashes? The en dash is […]