Grammar & Usage

Usage Notes

Singular Nonbinary ‘They’: Is it ‘they are’ or ‘they is’?

Notes on a conjugation

Is 'irregardless' a real word?

LOL, the look on your face right now.

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

What you really need to know

Hypercorrections: Are you making these 6 common mistakes?

When your 'correction' is incorrect

How to use [Sic]

The politics of editorial comment.

Words in Disguise: Do these seem familiar?

Some words resemble other words enough to make you think you know them. You might not.

A Comprehensive Guide to Forming Compounds

Everything you need to know

'Broadcast' or 'Broadcasted'?

Conjugating an irregular verb

Can ‘criteria’ ever be singular?

It depends on what you base your decision.

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

A guide to plural and possessive names

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Well, who's asking?

What does 'etcetera' mean?

Is 'data' singular or plural?

Information is power

Did we change the definition of 'literally'?

Literally every modern dictionary includes this definition

Are You Misusing These 10 Common Words?

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

Is singular 'they' a better choice?

The awkward case of 'his or her'

8 Grammar Terms You Used to Know, But Forgot

Plus yodeling

Can you end a sentence with a preposition?

Yes, a preposition is something you can end with.

Using Bullet Points ( • )

Is it 'graduated' or 'was graduated from'?

No, this will not be on the test

Can you use 'comprised of'?

It's been in use for centuries.

Are 'funner' and 'funnest' real words?

We got a whole mess of fun here, folks

31 Useful Rhetorical Devices

Beyond 'simile' and 'metaphor'
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