So you’re writing or editing, and you come across a word in the middle of a sentence that stops you: “so.” A lot of people assume they should always put a comma before “so” because it’s a conjunction. Others don’t […]
We’re back with another Grammar Time post! Today we’re going to look at the differences between “prevent” and “avoid.” What’s the Difference? At first glance, “prevent” and “avoid” might seem interchangeable. They both pertain to something not happening, right? Well […]
We’re here with another dose of Grammar Time! Today we’ll be talking all about numbers and some basic rules for using them properly. General Rules for Spelling Out Vs. Using Numerals The general rule of thumb is to spell out […]
Today’s Grammar Time takes a look at verb tenses. Most people know that verbs can be in the past, present, or future tense, but did you know that English also has simple, perfect, and progressive verbs? Simple, perfect, and progressive […]
Today’s Grammar Time is going to explore what irony is. 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 […]