Grammar

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…

As a new writer, you need to avoid the most common writing mistakes. There isn’t a writer who has absolutely perfect grammar control, and even professional writers usually need an editor. When it comes to spelling and grammar errors, every writer makes mistakes. As much as you try to avoid as many as you can, there…

The Grammar Police are around online in their thousands nowadays. They are ever watchful and incredibly quick on the draw. Whenever the tiniest grammatical error, typo, or erroneous spelling mistake hits the ether of the Internet, they are onto it. And in a flash. So fast, I might forget about the tedious task of proofreading…

Accuracy is vital in producing good writing, but what about common punctuation mistakes? Basic grammar and spelling mistakes weaken any text, so you always need to correct them. However, it is easy to overlook the most common punctuation mistakes if you are not careful. Sometimes laziness can create punctuation errors, so you need to check…

Punctuation problems are usually the most ignored grammar aspect when it comes to writing. Yet, it might make you look really unprofessional in the eyes of your readers. In some cases, they may just fail to understand you well. Learn the most crucial punctuation mistakes and take all the necessary steps to avoid them. 1.…