You're writing a text or email in a rush, you hit send and then you realize you used the wrong version of “they’re”/“their”/“there.” Or maybe you put in ...
It might seem like there are more important things to focus on than the rules and regulations of the English language, but these common grammar mistakes rarely go unnoticed. Call me old-fashioned, but ...
The expression “You’re only as good as your word” typically means that if you say you’ll do something, you will do it. Your reputation hinges on your words–and actions. The same holds true for your ...
Proper grammar seems to be a thing of the past — why stress about tiny technicalities, right? Wrong. You should be a grammar stickler for many reasons. Do you want to risk turning off potential ...
If the way people misuse words can drive you batty, you can appreciate why Kyle Wiens, CEO of the online repair community iFixit, makes all applicants to his company take a grammar test. He writes for ...
The way that you write can have a big impact on your success, especially in the corporate working world. The fewer mistakes you make, the smarter you look. As a writer who spent 14-years working in ...
Using grammar properly enables you to get your message across in the clearest way possible. As the executive editor at Avenue, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in New York City, I work with a lot of ...
Grammar rules can seem like a nuisance. Honestly, do you really need to check every single document for appropriate hyphenation? According to CUNY Journalism Press editor and writing coach Timothy ...
Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...
Call me old-fashioned, but the current state of grammar in the world is worrisome to me. Maybe it’s our reliance on autocorrect or spell and grammar check, but there is less and less attention to ...