Grammar

What is the easiest way to improve your writing? Learn how to avoid using passive voice. When I edit or proofread a text or manuscript, one of the common corrections I have to make is to turn causative and passive forms into active sentences. Yes, I use passive resistance against the passive tense. It is…

If you have arrived at this page, you are considering a premium online grammar checker and looking for an honest Grammarly review. There are many to choose from, so you need to know which one will work best for you. Time is tight, and you probably want a quick answer to one of the following…

Are you confused about sometime vs. some time? Some time ago, I would sometimes use sometime in the wrong place. Anytime you want to use an indefinite pronoun, be a little bit careful. You might find that you could need to use an adverb or modify a noun with an adjective or partitive. That all…

I have to start my ProWritingAid review by saying that it truly is a pro writing aid. For more and more writers, online grammar checkers and editing software are becoming must-have writing tools. Any tool that finds common grammar and spelling mistakes and offers quick and easy corrections will help you improve your writing skills.…

What is an Oxford comma, and what is all the fuss about? We call it the Oxford comma because printers, readers, and editors at Oxford University Press used it. It is the publishing arm of the University of Oxford. In brief, also known as the Serial Comma or Harvard Comma in American English, it is…

I like to write, and I like writing have different grammatical meanings. Of course, the word like has a lexical meaning. It means to find agreeable. When you think of the meaning, you usually rush off to a dictionary to look up a word. But do you think about grammatical meaning in your writing? If so,…

“How do I check grammar mistakes before publishing?” Most word processors have a basic spell checker, but not many have a reliable grammar checker. So how can you check for writing mistakes before you publish your work online? There are a lot of ways you can check your grammar to make sure it is correct.…

You don’t need to study for hours every day to learn English grammar rules. Here’s a quick and easy way to learn and remember the most important ones. Grammar and punctuation are easier than you think, and believe it or not, they can be fun to learn. Here is some light and humorous grammar relief…

You’ve probably come across plenty of online articles or blog posts with minor or even major grammar mistakes. That’s a good reason why you should care about grammar. Minor errors and typos may not seem like a big deal, but most are avoidable with a little bit of effort and grammar knowledge. Writers who take…

Learning how and when to use commas in writing is a vital part of clear communication. Commas add sense and logic to your writing, but punctuation mistakes with commas can cause confusion. We know that we use commas to set apart a series or list of words or separate dependent clauses. But there is more…