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The Meaningless Word "Meaningful"
I have a vendetta against the word "meaningful." Find out why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
When You Shouldn't Quote
When should you quote other authors in your original research? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Don't Cite Encyclopedias
This may make your paper-writing easier. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
And Now, Conjunctions
Can you start a sentence with a conjunction? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
It's Never "Alot"
Learn how not to spell this word on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Eight Parts of Speech in Sixty Seconds
Here's your super-speed review of the eight parts of speech on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Bona-Fide Good Grammar
Is "bona-fide" an adjective or a noun? How is it pronounced? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
My Parents, Ayn Rand and God
Eliminate confusion with the simple Oxford comma. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Never Start a Sentence with a Number
That's one rule all style guides agree on. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Is "Percent" Singular or Plural?
This tricky question is more important than you might think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Driver License or Driver's License?
Next time you visit the DMV, you'll be thinking about today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Phonics vs. "Whole Word"
Learn the difference between the phonics and whole word methods of reading on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
In Defense of Bullet Points
Make emails clearerType less... on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
It's Very Bad to Use the Word "Very"
This irregular adverb is almost always unnecessary. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"Further" vs "Farther"
This is your regularly scheduled reminder that "further" and "farther" don't mean the same thing. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Antidisestablishmentarianism (Don't Use Long Words)
"Antidisestablishmentarianism" contains a canceling double negative, a long word sandwiched between prefix and suffix, and more confusion than any reader needs. Learn ...
Grammar Errors in Song Lyrics
Don't get me wrong: I still like the song. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
How Long Is Too Long?
Long sentences can be confusing and tough to read. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The Longest Word in the English Language
How long is too long for the dictionary? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Why Good Reading Makes Good Writing
Read good books--that's how you become a better writer. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Mintue!
Why Good Typing Makes Good Grammar
If you want to be a good grammarian, start by being a good typist. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
How to Differentiate Character Voices
A rare tip about writing fiction on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Do You Really Need That Hyphen?
Probably not. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Is an En Dash?
Em dashes and en dashes sound similar--but they're not the same. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Is an Em Dash?
On this podcast, we talk a lot about how to use em dashes correctly--but we rarely talk about what they are. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Can Inanimate Nouns Be Possessive?
... Maybe. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The History of the Asterisk
Where does our favorite c*nsorship symbol come from? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
When to Capitalize "Mom" and "Dad"
When should you capitalize "mom" and "dad"--and "grandpa" and "auntie" and all the rest? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"U.S." vs. "US"
Let's turn back to the Chicago Manual of Style for another grammar rule!
Why Good Writers Need Editors
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