Articles Categorized Grammar

Did you know that grammar is theoretical? And there’s more than one theory of grammar? No wonder you’re confused! These articles will help you improve your grammar with minimal fuss.

Plural or Singular? Here’s How to Handle Collective Nouns

There are a few significant ways in which British and American English differ, one of them being the handling of collective nouns.

When Adverbs Fall Flat

We’re taught from a young age that adverbs end in –ly and modify verbs. This is correct, however, adverbs are more complicated than the rule implies.

Rewriting the Zombies: Don’t Use Double Negatives

Double negatives are widely considered illogical, as they often result in an unintended positive meaning. However, there are some cases where a double negative might benefit a writer’s work.

Many editors believe that the phrase “reason why” is redundant. That’s true, but it’s also true that why means “for which,” resulting in “reason for which.” Let’s determine whether this phrase fits into your sentence.

Mostly Useful Redundancies

Critical language experts often encourage editors to remove redundancies from written works. However, redundancies are not all bad, and there are times when repetition can help the author drive their message home.