The English language has so many fun aspects, whether it’s sorting out homonyms (acts or ax) or figuring out which synonym is most appropriate (good or righteous). Even native English speakers can have difficulties with some nuances, so don’t feel too bad if you mix up Assure, Ensure, and Insure. Given that they all sound […]
Good Vs Well
It’s such a simple little question: How are you? But I’ve heard from people who feel a twinge of apprehension or even full-blown frustration every time they have to decide whether to say they’re good or they’re well. “I’m good” is what you’re likely to hear in general conversation, but there are grammar nitpickers out […]
How to Use Conjunctions?
When you are having a conversation, conjunctions are so much a part of your regular speech, you barely notice them. Why then, do they become s o troublesome when you are using them in your written work? Does the comma go in front or behind? Does it need a comma at all, or perhaps the […]
How to use punctuation with conjunctions?
Using punctuation in writing can be very confusing, especially in longer sentences that also include lists of items. This article will attempt to make this issue that so many inexperienced writers struggle with somewhat easier by presenting some rules and examples of correct usage of punctuation with conjunctions. Most commonly used punctuation is certainly a […]
How to Turn Off Track Changes?
Track Changes are an invaluable tool in an editor’s work tool, as these outline every change that has been made in that manuscript. The changes appear in a different color (normally red, but I have seen it be blue, purple, brown – depending on how many people have already made previous changes to the text) […]
When to Use a Dash
One of the most overused and misused elements of punctuation is the dash. When to use a dash is something that many writers struggle with. Add to that the fact that many writers don’t know that there are actually three kinds of dashes — the em dash, the en dash, and the hyphen. Using these […]