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Don't Use These Words
The title says it all. Find out how to improve your writing in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Should You Formally Study Grammar?
The answer might surprise you. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
RERUN - None of Us Is Ready for This Grammar Rule
"None" is short for "no one," which makes it a singular noun. But do we really have to treat it like one? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!
RERUN - Banish Flabby Opinion Statements
Angels appear to people. Opinions do not. So don't use this one common phrase in your academic essay, under peril of your professor's red pen!
Brand Names Are Capitalized - And Yes, "Trampoline" Is a Brand
Brands that sound like commonly used terms should still be capitalized. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The Enormity of "Enormity" Misused
Welcome to Part 3 of my ongoing series, How Not to Use the Word Enormity.
Is There a Place for Cliches in Good Writing?
You just never know ... but you will after listening to today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Waiting "On" = Fancy Butlers
You don't "wait on" as many things as you think you do. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
RERUN: The Conciseness of "Concision"
"Conciseness" or "concision?" Learn more on today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Sophia Hansen, Author of Water's Break
Sophia Hansen is an organic writer, using no hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides on her words unless absolutely convenient. She’s lived on a tiny island in Alaska, th...
RERUN: It's Not Unlikely That You've Seen This Before
The dreaded "not un-" construction returns in today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute.
Inflammable: In Flames or Un-Flammable?
Inflammable. Incombustible. Thanks, English. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Imply vs. Infer
Who ate the last cookie--and what am I implying? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
RERUN: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate
Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
RERUN: Cats & Compound Nouns
If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's (rerun) episod...
Is English Really That Hard?
It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"
Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Author of The Creator and the Cosmos
Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.
Corporations Aren't Alive (Singular "They")
"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it definitely doesn't work.
Incomplete Comparisons
"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis?
The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect"
Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"Enamored of" or "Enamored With?"
Preposition alert! "Enamored" can be used without an object, but the more common usage requires a preposition. The only problem is, which one should you choose? Find o...
How to Get What You Want
It's back to school season, and that means it's time to start sending emails. Here are a few quick tips and tricks to make sure your emails are well-received!
You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator!
Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far!
Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Way Back Then Was Better Than You Thought
Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?!
English is weird. Really weird--even weirder than I can explain in almost 100 episodes. Learn how to get your questions answered on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?"
Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?"
It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!