Articles Tagged grammar

5 Questions to Ask About a New Word

If you’re looking for new words to express new ideas or old ideas in new ways, here’s five questions you should ask before using a new word.

Editing is a tedious task, especially when dealing with similar phrases “compare with” and “compare to.” It’s time to clarify the confusion.

Though some editors are against the use of passive voice, there are many instances where this language style can benefit the written work.

Editing for harm in a written work can be a tricky process, so familiarizing yourself with conscious language is a great place to start.

Although the word “then” is often used as a coordinating conjunction, many editors still disagree on whether this is grammatically correct.

In some instances, misusing words can lead to unintentional, humorous results. Here’s how to easily identify these common mistakes.

Before deciding whether to replace “social” with “sociable,” learn about this centuries-old zombie rule that stumps copyeditors to this day.

Sometimes, copyediting rules can be subjective. The common yet controversial use of the word “get” is no exception.

Of which, or whose? Here’s what history has to say about the grammatical correctness of these commonly used phrases.

What’s a participle and how on earth would you know it’s dangling? A quick grammar lesson to help you fix danglers and say what you mean.